March 13th, 202609Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Pitts to its Board of Directors. Pitts previously served on the credit union’s Audit Committee, where he provided valuable oversight and financial insight in support of the organization’s mission.
“Jonathan has already demonstrated a strong commitment to the credit union through his service on our Audit Committee,” said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “His leadership, professional expertise and passion for serving our members and community make him an excellent addition to our Board...
March 13th, 202609Franklin, VA – Bronco Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Chantal Dalton as Member Business Services Manager, effective February 2, 2026. Based primarily in Bronco’s Franklin branch, Chantal will serve business members throughout the credit union’s full field of membership.
Chantal brings nearly two decades of experience in financial services, having worked in the industry since 2007. Prior to joining Bronco Federal Credit Union, Chantal served as a Relationship Banker at BB&T (now Truist) and as a Branch Manager at Farmers Bank, where she developed strong expertise in business account services,...
March 13th, 202604Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce that Business Development Officer Kathy Winiarczyk has been named the 2025 Businessperson of the Year by the Northeast Cobb Business Association. The recognition celebrates Kathy’s exceptional leadership, dedication to volunteerism, and her lasting impact on the local business community.
Winiarczyk was honored during the organization’s annual recognition event, where community leaders gathered to celebrate individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and commitment to strengthening businesses and community partnerships across Northeast Cobb.
As Business Development...
March 13th, 2026011New Location in Horizon West strengthens access to financial services for one of the region’s fastest-growing communities.
Orlando, FL — VyStar Credit Union today celebrated the opening of its new Hamlin branch at 5026 Hamlin Groves Trail in Winter Garden’s Hamlin Town Center located within the rapidly growing Horizon West master‑planned community. The branch marks VyStar’s fifth full‑service location in Orange County and strengthens the credit union’s commitment to serving Central Florida families and businesses.
“Central Florida continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, and Hamlin is at the center...
March 10th, 2026011Greensboro, N.C. – Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement, marking the fourth consecutive year the organization has earned this award. The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Despite ongoing disruption and rapid change across the workplace, Gallup found that Vizo Financial continues to build a high-performing culture where employees feel valued, heard and equipped to do their best work.
“This year’s results represent the highest engagement score we have achieved to date,” said Jeanne Heath, director of cultural...
March 10th, 2026015Applications accepted through March 31, 2026
Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program through March 31, 2026.
The annual scholarship program helps exceptional high school seniors from our communities attend the college, university, or technical school of their dreams by providing them with a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded in each of the following counties: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding County.
Eligibility requirements:
Be an LGE Community Credit Union member in good standing at time of entry; OR have a parent,...
March 10th, 202609Unveiled Before 600+ Credit Union Leaders at Filene’s Chair Breakfast at GAC, New Research Center to Help Credit Unions Break Through the Noise
Madison, WI – Last week in a packed ballroom at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), Filene Research Institute shared some exciting news: the announcement of a new research center focused entirely on Differentiation & Storytelling, set to launch in July 2026. This new center will explore how brands win loyalty, how narratives shape behavior, and how financial organizations become memorable in ways that genuinely change consumer decisions.
Filene’s...
March 10th, 2026048Kennesaw, GA – The Credit Union of Georgia Community Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Hobgood Baseball aimed at strengthening youth sports and supporting community initiatives across Cherokee County.
Through this partnership, Credit Union of Georgia is encouraging families and community members to get involved in a program that gives back directly to the local baseball program. When new members join Credit Union of Georgia and select Hobgood Baseball during the application process, $50 is donated to the Hobgood Baseball program and an additional $50 is contributed to the Credit Union of Georgia Community...
March 10th, 2026039Irvine, CA – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will be a keynote speaker at its Lending Tech Live ’26 conference, taking place June 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
Bringing more than 25 years of hard‑won business experience, John will share insights from his journey as a founder and CEO, highlighting lessons learned from both his biggest wins and toughest setbacks. He attributes much of his success to cultivating the right mindset and consistently applying...
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