December 13th, 2024123Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union has won the top award in the Urban Development category from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of North Florida for its state-of-the-art parking garage in downtown Jacksonville. The VyStar Parking Garage, located at 28 W. Forsyth Street, is a seven-story, 239,929-square-foot structure that sets a new standard for urban parking solutions.
With 767 parking spaces, nine electric-charging stations and street-level commercial spaces, the garage is a beacon of sustainable and community-driven design. Its innovative, fabric-covered steel façade and customizable LED lighting elevate the structure’s...
December 12th, 2024333Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union has been recognized as one of the top workplaces for technology professionals, earning a spot on Foundry’s Computerworld 2025 Best Places to Work in IT list. Ranking third among midsize organizations, this honor highlights VyStar’s commitment to fostering an innovative environment where IT professionals thrive.
Computerworld surveyed large, midsize and small organizations to find the top IT employers that encourage innovation, creative problem solving and inclusive environments, all while providing career pathways, robust benefits and compensation. VyStar, which made the list for the fifth...
December 3rd, 20241241November 1, 2024, Tampa, FL - Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce Brad Babin as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President of IT, Chief Information Officer. Brad has over 25 years of Information Technology experience and has worked in the financial sector for 16 of those years. He has worked at financial institutions of all sizes from 125 million in assets to over 6 billion. He has a proven track record of helping organizations move forward strategically with the use of transformational technology solutions as well as increasing operational efficiencies. We welcome Brad and his experience to help navigate Floridacentral...
November 22nd, 20241252Tallahassee, Fla. — The 11th installment of First Commerce Credit Union’s Power Forward Speaker Series, in partnership with the FSU Division of Research, will bring the former head of Go to Market for OpenAI, Zack Kass, to Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Kass has been on the forefront of bringing AI to the masses, spending more than a decade in AI leadership where he built sales, partnerships and solutions teams for the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, one of today’s most widely used AI tools. Kass will share experiences from his 14 years working in the field of emerging technology. He will also...
November 22nd, 2024652Doral, FL (November 18, 2024) - Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, is growing its presence in South Florida with a new branch in Doral. The location will make banking more convenient for existing members who have moved to the area, which is seeing a surge in new development and population.
The new branch, located at 7975 NW 12th Street, Doral, FL 33126, is in a stand-alone building previously occupied by another financial institution.
"Our expansion into Doral highlights our dedication to addressing the dynamic needs of our members and the communities we support," stated Rick Shaw, president and...
November 22nd, 20243119Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer by donating $1.9 million into the community through local nonprofits. Monetary donations were made to the Air Force Enlisted Village, Children in Crisis, Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Fresh Start for Children and Families, Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County, Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation and the United Way Emerald Coast.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is very excited to be able to make this investment in our...
November 22nd, 2024436TAMPA, FLA. (November 21, 2024) — American Banker has once again named Darlene Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Suncoast Credit Union, as one of 2024’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions. This recognition, awarded for the second consecutive year, underscores Johnson’s trailblazing leadership and her role in driving transformative change within the credit union industry.
Johnson’s strategic vision and innovative approach have been instrumental in positioning Suncoast Credit Union as a leader in the credit union space. As the largest credit union in Florida, Suncoast serves over...
November 22nd, 2024639ORLANDO, FL – Addition Financial Credit Union, Orange County Public Schools, The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, and Junior Achievement announced this week that AdventHealth for Children is joining their partnership to help expand the ADDing FUNdamentals Financial Literacy Program. Seven new childcare centers and schools, including 11 new classrooms are being added to the unique financial literacy program for pre-school children.
The program now serves more than 300 students through a total of 15 childcare centers/schools and 25 classrooms.
The ADDing FUNdamentals program, launched as the first of its kind in Central...
November 20th, 2024334KISSIMMEE, FLA. (November 20, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida's largest credit union, announces the return of its "Magic Buckets" program with the Osceola Magic, rebranded this season as “Magic Bucks for the Community.” This season, 10 local nonprofits from Central Florida will participate in the program, with two nonprofits competing each month for votes to secure a portion of the funds.
For every point scored by the Osceola Magic, Suncoast will donate $5 or $10 per point, depending on the game schedule, up to $5,000 per month. Each month, two nonprofit organizations will engage the community in a friendly competition for...
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