September 11th, 2026011September cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program
Madison, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 54 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development Educators of 2026. The group earned their designation after completing the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development EducationTM (DE) program on September 4.
Delivered as an immersive week-long, in-person experience, the DE program offers a transformative learning journey designed to strengthen leadership to improve financial well-being. Through...
September 11th, 202608Bipartisan investment targets high-stakes House and Senate battlegrounds to elect over 340 credit union champions to Congress
WASHINGTON D.C -- America’s Credit Unions and its PAC announced a record $10 million political investment for the 2026 midterm elections, a record investment from the credit union industry to elect proven credit union champions to the 120th Congress.
America’s Credit Unions serves as the unified national advocacy voice for the nation’s credit union movement, representing more than 4,000 institutions and the 146 million everyday Americans who rely on member-owned cooperative finance. Powered by grassroots...
September 11th, 202608First Florida is the only credit union on the 2026 mid-sized companies list
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Trend magazine has once again named First Florida Credit Union to its prestigious annual “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” list, marking the 13th year the credit union has earned the honor.
The recognition highlights First Florida’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees feel engaged, valued and supported, said Brent Lister, president and CEO of First Florida Credit Union.
“Making this list is an honor, but being on it consistently for 13 of the last 14 years says something important about our...
September 11th, 2026012Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated over $54,000 to twenty-nine local teachers through their 5th Annual GRANTED program.
The credit union believes that a bright future starts with a solid education. That’s why they created their GRANTED program in 2022 to help alleviate some of the financial burden teachers may face in their effort to educate and engage their students. Educators who teach grades K-12 at schools located within one of the credit union's 45-county service areas were eligible to apply. If selected, recipients receive classroom supplies or monetary donations to purchase items from their...
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DOTHAN, Ala. – PenAir Credit Union ({PenAir) officially broke ground today on its future Dothan branch, marking a significant investment in one of Southeast Alabama's most dynamic and growing communities. Community leaders, local officials, project partners, and PenAir team members gathered at the future branch site to celebrate the milestone and the credit union's continued commitment to the Wiregrass region.
The new branch represents PenAir's belief in the future of Dothan and the opportunities being created throughout the region. As a hub for healthcare, education, business, retail, and transportation, Dothan continues to...
September 11th, 2026012North Augusta, SC – Educators and school district officials across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina gathered at SRP Park on Tuesday, September 1 for a surprise announcement: SRP Federal Credit Union has donated $2,500 to 83 elementary schools located in its field of membership.
Designed to provide direct support where it is needed most, the donation gives each school the flexibility to use the funds however it chooses. From classroom resources and student programs to technology, supplies and other school-specific needs, each school can determine how the $2,500 will make the greatest impact for its students, educators and school...
September 3rd, 2026021Creative concept skips products & promotions playbook, bets on members’ real moments — transforming insights into authentic storytelling about milestones, challenges, and opportunities
Virginia Beach, Va. – In a category where financial institutions largely compete on the same handful of offerings — rates, fees, account perks — Chartway Credit Union is making a different bet with its newest brand campaign, a “Brighter Way Forward,” demonstrating that showing up for the moments behind the money matters more than out-pricing the competition.
“You can open a checking account or apply for an auto loan practically...
September 3rd, 2026015New branch located at 557 W. 49th Street in the Palm Springs Mile Shopping Center
MIAMI/MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, opened a new branch in Hialeah, further expanding its presence across South Florida. The location, at 557 W. 49th St., in the Palm Springs Miles Shopping Center, represents the credit union’s seventh branch and its first in Hialeah.
The 1,600-square-foot branch was designed to serve the growing number of Tropical Financial members who live and work in Hialeah and the surrounding area.
“Hialeah is a vibrant and growing city, and we are proud to plant a...
September 3rd, 2026011Washington, D.C. -- America’s Credit Unions will host its 2026 Congressional Caucus in Washington, D.C., September 14 -15 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, bringing together credit union executives, communicators, and system advocates to engage directly with congressional leaders and administration officials.
The annual event connects credit union leaders with national policymakers at a pivotal juncture in the legislative calendar, providing attendees with direct insight into legislative and regulatory developments while advancing the credit union movement's policy priorities on Capitol Hill. Speaking at this year's...
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