August 18th, 202606Kennesaw, GA — Credit Union of Georgia celebrated another successful back to school season, attending more than 50 events and connecting with thousands of educators, administrators and school district employees throughout the Cobb County School District, Cherokee County School District, and Marietta City Schools.
From new teacher orientations and employee kickoffs to department meetings, school celebrations and back to school events, Credit Union of Georgia team members spent the summer welcoming school employees back for another year and sharing appreciation for the important role they play in local schools and communities.
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Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union furthered their commitment to supporting the community through a $20,000 donation to the 2026 Cat Country for Kids Radiothon, hosted in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
As the region’s only pediatric hospital, the Studer Family Children's Hospital provides care for the community’s youngest patients in neonatal care and specialized pediatric services. This donation from Gulf Winds provides more than money towards the Cat Country for Kids’ mission. It...
August 17th, 2026012Augusta, GA – The Augusta Chronicle recognized SRP Federal Credit Union with the “Best Credit Union” award in its 2026 Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards, reflecting SRP’s commitment to uplifting the communities it serves.
The publication’s annual community choice awards recognize businesses and organizations throughout the Augusta area. Members of the public nominate local companies and vote online to determine the winners in each category.
The award reflects a year of local and national recognition for SRP Federal Credit Union. In 2026, SRP has been recognized as Large Business of the Year by the Greater...
August 17th, 2026014Three recipients whose leadership, vision, and impact are shaping the future of the credit union movement will be honored on one epic night in Washington, D.C.
Madison, Wis. – After a highly competitive nomination and selection process, the National Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Three remarkable legacies are receiving one of the credit union movement's highest honors and will be celebrated by credit unions nation-wide at the Foundation’s Gala next year.
The 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recipients represent the very best of the credit union movement: leaders...
August 17th, 2026010COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, Florida, was appointed to the Corporate One Board of Directors. Kossen will fill the unexpired term of former Board member Janice Hollar, who retired from the Board in May 2026. His term began July 8, 2026, and will continue through April 2027.
Kossen has served as President/CEO of PEFCU since 2022 and has been a member of the Corporate One Supervisory Committee since May 2025. Before joining PEFCU, he was President/CEO of Town and Country Credit Union in Minot, North...
August 17th, 2026018MADISON, Wis.—CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of 2026 CUES Emerging Leader.
CUES Emerge is designed to equip rising credit union professionals with the skills, confidence, and visibility to accelerate their careers. Through live and online learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship, participants sharpen their ability to develop and present business cases that advance innovative ideas within their credit unions and communities.
After completing the education phase, participants self-selected into the competition phase by submitting their business case for...
August 17th, 202608Partnership will introduce a co-branded affinity debit card, campus financial education and career opportunities for students
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union and Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), one of Florida’s leading historically Black universities, today announced a new partnership that will provide B-CU students with greater access to financial education, hands-on career opportunities and resources designed to support their financial success.
Through the partnership, Addition Financial will become the preferred credit union of Bethune-Cookman University and introduce a co-branded B-CU affinity debit card...
August 17th, 2026012NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union has been named a 2026 Top Workplace in Hampton Roads for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 10 among large companies on this year’s list presented by Inside Business and Energage, LLC, a third-party employee engagement technology partner.
For the 2026 winners list, 67 organizations were recognized throughout Hampton Roads. The recognition is based solely on anonymous employee feedback evaluating employee experiences. The survey is strictly confidential, allowing employees to share honest feedback anonymously.
In addition to earning a spot among the region’s top large employers,...
August 17th, 2026012Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Woodfin to Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations. In this role, Woodfin will strengthen operational functions, including payment processing, overdraft programs, fraud mitigation, IRA support, and other member-centered initiatives, while ensuring credit union operations remain compliant.
With over thirty-six years of diverse financial service experience, Woodfin has proven to skillfully navigate initiatives in the digital payments landscape and credit union industry. As Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations, she will lead...
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