December 10th, 2025041Birmingham, Ala. – For the seventh year in a row, Avadian Credit Union has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Alabama,” said Brant Malone, President and CEO of Avadian Credit Union. “It’s exciting to know that our employees feel we’ve created a great place to work.”
The competition is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the state. To be considered for participation, companies must meet the following eligibility requirements: be a for-profit or...
December 8th, 2025036BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst awarded 14 grants, totaling more than $60,000, to organizations across Alabama at a Grants Reception on December 4, 2025. The grants, ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, are part of the credit union’s corporate giving.
“At AmFirst, our commitment to the community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Kevin Morris, President and CEO of AmFirst. “The ‘people helping people’ philosophy is not just a slogan; it’s our guiding principle. This grant program allows us to deepen our impact and support the outstanding work these organizations are doing. We are honored to invest in their missions and...
November 21st, 2025034BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst has been named the 2025 Wells Fargo Outstanding Corporate Citizen by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Alabama Chapter, in celebration of National Philanthropy Day. This annual event honors the impact of philanthropy in Alabama and recognizes organizations that elevate giving as a way of life.
Selected from a distinguished group of nominees and nominated by United Way of Central Alabama, AmFirst was recognized for its unwavering commitment to transforming communities through generosity, volunteerism, and advocacy. The credit union’s achievements exemplify the theme of National Philanthropy...
November 21st, 2025058(MOBILE, AL) New Horizons Credit Union held a Grand Opening event on Wednesday, November 19th, with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. for its newest branch located at 100 N. Florida Street, Suite E-5, Mobile, AL 36607 – in the Publix Shopping Complex. The new branch is celebrating its Grand Opening thru mid-December.
Established in 1950, New Horizons Credit Union has been serving members for over 75 years and has seen tremendous growth. New Horizons Credit Union has been searching for a feasible Midtown location for several years and have found it. , New Horizons Credit Union officials chose to move their former Midtown branch...
November 21st, 20250148Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama ONE is proud to announce several strategic leadership appointments designed to strengthen our commitment to growth, innovation, and member service. These leaders bring extensive experience and proven expertise to their respective roles, ensuring Alabama ONE continues to deliver exceptional value to our members and communities. The newly appointed leaders are:
Mary Kathryn Baker – Vice President of Marketing and Development
Mary Kathryn will lead initiatives to expand Alabama ONE’s reach and enhance brand engagement through innovative marketing and development strategies.
Ashley Cohen – Vice...
November 19th, 2025126Birmingham, Ala. – The Avadian Foundation will begin awarding five scholarships to Avadian Credit Union members in the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships will be $5,000 each for one year.
The Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to any Avadian Credit Union member who is planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical college for the following fall semester.
“Education is one of the Avadian Foundation’s four core pillars,” said Victoria Eligwe, the president of the Avadian Foundation. “The Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship was created to further the Foundation's commitment to education and to make a...
November 3rd, 2025032ēCO Credit Union Marks 16 Years of Support for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) is a collaborative network of credit unions that support nonprofit children's hospitals across the United States. For the sixteenth consecutive year, ēCO Credit Union has rallied its members and community through its annual Change for Children’s campaign in support of Children’s of Alabama, helping build a stronger, brighter future for children, families, and communities across Alabama.
From September 8 through October 17, ēCO Credit Union raised $41,927 to benefit Children’s of Alabama. Donations...
October 22nd, 2025024Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union is offering furloughed federal government employees loans at zero percent APR to help them pay the bills during the federal government shutdown.
“We know it’s hard to be without a paycheck, even when you think you will get paid eventually,” said Brant Malone, President and CEO. “That’s why we have initiated this shutdown assistance loan program: to help our members who are employees of federal government agencies have access to the money they need to meet their financial obligations at no interest.”
Qualified federal employees can apply for zero percent APR loans for 60 days in...
October 8th, 2025052Birmingham, AL — October 8, 2025 — Southern Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce that Andy Rush has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of October 1, 2025, following his appointment earlier this year. This planned transition marks a new chapter in the Credit Union’s leadership, as Rush succeeds Derrick Ragland, who led the Credit Union with distinction from 2016 through September 2025.
Andy brings 23 years of experience within Southern Energy Credit Union, serving in key roles across operations, accounting, and strategic planning. As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2016, he...
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