January 27th, 2023057Tuscaloosa, AL: A rich, hand-painted mural decorating the University Blvd. facing exterior of Alabama ONE’s Branch and Resource Center in Alberta was designed and painted by artist, Banks Compton. The mural displays several components that celebrate the history of Tuscaloosa and Alberta City including the former Leland Center Sign as well as an old newspaper clipping of the West Alabama Fair once held at Jaycee Fairground in Alberta. Chief Growth Officer, Martin Houston stated, “Alabama ONE’s decision to open the Alberta branch, invest substantially in technology and commission an artist to paint a mural honoring Tuscaloosa and...
January 10th, 20231113Pascagoula, MS (Jan. 10, 2023) — All In Credit Union will be making history as the organization opens its first branch in the state of Mississippi on January 10. All In Credit Union’s new Pascagoula location, which is located at 4501 Denny Avenue, will offer full-service banking, including 24-hour account access through a drive through Interactive Teller Machine known as a “smart ATM.”
President and CEO, Bobby Michael, stated, “Providing our Jackson County members with a physical location will mean easier access to the services they are already using. Fortunately, our robust online services make it easy for members to use All In...
December 22nd, 2022051Dothan, AL, December 22, 2022 - Five Star Credit, in partnership with JOY FM, have awarded Donna Clevenger as the recipient of the 2022 Home Free promotion. Home Free is free rent or mortgage for a year for a JOY FM listener with Five Star Credit Union providing the sponsorship money. Ms. Clevenger, who lives in Headland, AL, receives the Home Free to cover her living expenses for 2023. Ms. Clevenger has been a foster parent for more than 10 years. She and her husband have adopted nine children from the foster care system. Ms. Clevenger’s husband recently passed away after battling cancer for five years. The family has lived on disability...
December 20th, 20222113Birmingham, Ala. – The Avadian Credit Union branch in Pelham will be relocating to a new address in 2023. The new branch will be located at 2723 Pelham Parkway, next to Inline Lighting.
The branch will feature state-of-the-art design and technology throughout. It begins with three video-capable ATM Plus+ machines – one in the branch’s entryway and two in the drive-thru. These ATM Plus+ machines allow members to perform transactions plus talk to an Avadian team member, with hours that extend beyond normal business hours. The new branch design provides the technology and space for both quick self-service and assisted transactions,...
December 19th, 20221229Tuscaloosa, AL – December 19, 2022 – Alabama ONE Credit Union has entered into an agreement to acquire First Bank of Wadley, AL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc. of Boaz, AL. Following consummation of the transaction, Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc. and its other wholly owned banking subsidiary, Peoples Independent Bank, will continue normal operations as ongoing entities. The purchase furthers Alabama ONE’s mission to expand into communities throughout Alabama, while delivering its quality financial services and excellent member experience. Alabama ONE currently has 18 branches statewide,...
December 15th, 20221389MOBILE, AL (December 15, 2022) — New Horizons Credit Union’s members and staff raised $600 which was donated to the local USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile, AL - a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital. Fundraising included designated jeans’ days and paper CMN balloon pin-ups at the branches during the month of November.
The Children’s Miracle Network is a Credit Union Industry wide charity of choice. Credit Unions for Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues/associations, and business partners from across the country, engaged in fundraising activities to benefit 170...
December 14th, 2022467BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Dec. 14, 2022) – America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) announced today President and CEO Bill Connor was awarded the 2022 United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Mervyn H. Sterne Memorial Award for his leadership efforts during UWCA’s annual Pacesetter Campaign.
Raising more than $10.5 million in his role as Pacesetter Chair, Connor received this award as the individual that made the most significant contribution to the success of the campaign. Alongside his Pacesetter Campaign Team, Connor assisted 53 area companies as they conducted employee campaigns throughout the summer of 2022. A total of...
December 14th, 2022232Daleville, Ala. (December 13, 2022) — All In Credit Union has been named the winner of the 2022 CARE Award at the Alabama Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame & Awards Luncheon.
The CARE Award recognizes an individual or business not directly affiliated with a club organization that has provided outstanding support to their local Boys & Girls Clubs. Each year, an employee from All In teaches the Credit Union’s original entrepreneurial training program called “Bee the Boss.” The program, which has become a staple in the club, provides business basics and funding from All In to help students with the purchase of products to...
December 13th, 2022332Daleville, Ala. (December 13, 2022) – All In Credit Union has announced the winners of the second season of the organization’s All In 2 Finances Challenge. Throughout the six-month challenge, finalists worked with All In Financial Coaches to improve their credit scores, increase savings and reduce debt. They also shared their journeys online to help others gain a better understanding of how to improve their finances.
The Season 2 All In 2 Finances winners are:
1st Place: Joshua and Diana Mayhue of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
2nd Place: Kaitlyn Howard of Mobile, Ala.
3rd Place: Cassandra Tart of Enterprise, Ala.
4th Place:...
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