March 27th, 2026022Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and AmFirst’s first-ever Category’s Best recognition.
AmFirst received the following recognition: • Category’s Best - Audience Specific Marketing • Ongoing Event • Brand Storytelling & Purpose Video • Educational Video • Social Short-Form Videos • Social Short-Form Videos
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March 27th, 2026020Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union recently introduced new treasury management tools for small businesses.
“We believe we now offer the most complete treasury management suite available from a credit union in the state,” said Alex Bumpers, Avadian’s Vice President of Commercial and Business Services. “These services show that credit unions like Avadian can deliver sophisticated financial tools while still providing the personal service small business members value.”
Launched in coordination with Avadian’s new Commercial Analysis Checking account, these treasury management tools help businesses optimize their cash...
March 9th, 2026024BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst, one of Alabama’s largest credit unions, announced the acquisition of a newly renovated office building at 110 12th St. N.—just three blocks from its longstanding corporate headquarters at 1200 4th Ave. N. The purchase marks another significant step in AmFirst’s continued growth and commitment to Birmingham.
The 48,000-square-foot building, formerly occupied by Pack Health, will enable AmFirst to expand its footprint and meet the increased needs of its growing membership. With its proximity to the current headquarters, the new space allows AmFirst to grow while maintaining its close- knit corporate...
February 25th, 2026041BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community First campaign: Covenant Rescue Group, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, and Libby’s Friends. The Community First campaign is an annual AmFirst tradition where employees nominate and support local non-profit organizations, raising money and awareness for their important causes throughout the year.
In 2025, AmFirst employees and members raised $160,000 through the campaign, split equally among the selected organizations. For AmFirst, the focus is not only on fundraising but also on empowering organizations by ensuring their...
February 25th, 2026059Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Boaz, Alabama – Alabama ONE Credit Union (“Alabama ONE”), headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Peoples Independent Bank, headquartered in Boaz, Alabama, are pleased to jointly announce the signing of a purchase and assumption agreement whereby Alabama ONE will assume substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Peoples Independent Bank.
The combination of Alabama ONE and Peoples Independent Bank will create a combined credit union with approximately $1.9 billion in assets, serving its markets throughout Alabama. The transaction is expected...
February 3rd, 2026241Birmingham, Ala. – On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Avadian Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants to organizations in the state of Alabama that are addressing needs in four key areas identified as the focus for the Foundation.
Junior Achievement, Teach For Alabama, The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education, and Woodlawn United each received $10,000 grants.
The fourth round of grants given by the Foundation, these awards bring the total dollar amount of grants awarded to nearly $140,000.
“We formed the Foundation as an outgrowth of our commitment to helping people,” said Brant Malone,...
February 3rd, 20260129Tuscaloosa, AL — The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation has officially opened the application window for its 2026–2027 scholarship programs, offering a wide range of financial awards designed to support Alabama ONE members in their pursuit of post‑secondary education. The foundation will award scholarships to students demonstrating outstanding academic, athletic, artistic, or professional performance, with funds disbursed directly to the educational institution of each selected recipient.
Universal Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must be active Alabama ONE members in good standing. Additional eligibility standards...
February 3rd, 2026024BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce three leadership promotions that will help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Paul Hoffman has been named Vice President–Strategic Initiatives, John Vaughn has been promoted to Vice President–Information Technology, and David O’Dell has been promoted to Vice President–Business Intelligence.
“These appointments are essential to positioning our credit union to thrive in an evolving financial landscape,” said Kevin Morris, AmFirst CEO and President. “Paul, John, and David each bring proven expertise and a deep commitment to our mission....
January 9th, 2026139Birmingham, Ala. – The Southern Energy Credit Union Foundation announced and delivered $15,000 donations to six charitable organizations. The recent donations, totaling $90,000, were part of the Foundation’s 2025 distribution of funds in support of its mission to amplify the efforts of nonprofits and community organizations working to improve lives.
Check presentations took place at Southern Energy Credit Union’s Annual Christmas Party on December 9, 2025. The recipient organizations included:
Children’s Policy Council of Shelby County, Inc.
Christ Health Center
Family Connection Inc.
Habitat for Humanity Greater...
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