February 1st, 20241092Mobile, AL – New Horizons Credit Union is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek.
New Horizons Credit Union, headquartered in Mobile, AL, was included in a list of the 500 top banks and credit unions in the United States. This ranking was the result of a study conducted by Newsweek and Plant-A Insight Group which examined 9,440 banks and credit unions across the nation.
Each financial institution was analyzed using factors indicating financial health, current operational performance, and metrics indicating long-term stability. In addition, the study examined such areas as...
February 1st, 20243239Alabama ONE is excited to announce three strategic moves within the Alabama ONE TEAM. These Leadership changes lay a solid foundation to transition Alabama ONE into a large, multi-branch, multi-region Credit Union that serves Members in 58 of 67 Alabama counties, well prepares Alabama ONE for its planned future growth, and ensures the very best service to our Members.
Shelby Grantham appointed as Chief Operations Officer
Alabama ONE announced Shelby Grantham has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer, reporting to CEO, Bill Wells. Previously, Grantham served as the Senior Director of Operations. Grantham was hired at Alabama ONE in...
January 30th, 20241173Birmingham, Ala. – January 30, 2024 – APCO Employees Credit Union’s Share the Care Foundation hosted its 19th Annual Golf Tournament and its Inaugural Topgolf Tournament in 2023. Thanks to combined contributions from APCO Employees Credit Union members, employees, and business partners, the foundation was able to donate $85,000 dollars for the year 2023. The donation benefitted three community organizations.
Children’s of Alabama - Children’s of Alabama provides specialized medical care for ill and injured children from every county in Alabama and nearly every state.
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January 2nd, 20247176Daleville, AL – January 2, 2024 – All In Credit Union (“All In”), headquartered in Daleville, AL, announced today that it has entered into a Purchase and Assumption agreement to acquire five branch locations of Louisville, AL-based 22nd State Bank. The branches are located in Brewton, Clayton, Eufaula, Geneva and Louisville, AL (the “Branches”). Upon consummation of the transaction 22nd State Bank will relocate its charter to Mobile, AL and will continue to operate as an independent community bank through its two locations in greater Mobile.
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, All In has agreed to...
January 2nd, 2024846Alabama Credit Union, a leading financial institution in Alabama, is proud to announce the outcome of a comprehensive volunteering initiative aimed at fostering a culture of social responsibility and community engagement.
As a company deeply committed to making a positive impact beyond our branches, Alabama Credit Union is taking meaningful strides to contribute to the well-being of the communities in which it operates by providing each employee with 15 hours of paid time off to use at an organization of their choice. This volunteering initiative reflects the company's dedication to philanthropy and its understanding of the broader role...
December 5th, 2023374Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union announced a number of contributions to organizations that serve Alabama communities.
“Making an impact in the community is an important part of who we are,” said Linda Cencula, Avadian President and CEO. “We are delighted to be able to give back to the amazing organizations that are doing such wonderful work in our communities.”
Leading up to Thanksgiving, Avadian committed to donate funds to provide Thanksgiving meals at the Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham based on engagement on social media. Based on likes, comments, and shares, Avadian provided 300 meals.
A competition across...
December 4th, 2023163Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that it was one of four Sylacauga businesses among 46 finalists honored at the 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards held by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.
The local finalists were honored in each of four categories. They included Broadway Spinal Care (Emerging Business <5 Years), Pinhoti Outdoor Center (1 – 10 Employees), Harvey’s On Noble (11 – 50 Employees), and Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union (51 – 100 Employees). Of the four, Broadway Spinal Care and Pinhoti Outdoor took first place in their...
November 16th, 2023387(MOBILE, AL) New Horizons Credit Union held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening event on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m. for its newest branch located at 9154 Cottage Hill Road at the intersection of McFarland Road in Mobile, Alabama.
Established in 1950, New Horizons Credit Union has been serving members for over 70 years and has seen tremendous growth. After conducting a market study, New Horizons Credit Union officials chose the Cottage Hill Road area to build their first-ever, ground up new branch making this their seventh branch location. This newest branch is located near the intersection of McFarland Road and...
November 6th, 2023394BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —Through Credit Unions for Kids, numerous credit unions are committed to partnering with their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This initiative allows credit unions to show how much they care, not only about their members financial wellbeing, but the wellness of families in the community also. Since 2009, ēCO Credit Union has supported Children’s of Alabama for fourteen years and has historically been the top fundraising credit union in the state of Alabama.
ēCO Credit Union’s 2023 Change for Children’s fundraiser, created to support Children’s of Alabama, took place from September 6th through...