January 3rd, 2025431Jacksonville, Florida — Capital is crucial for the growth and success of any business, particularly for small, local, and diverse enterprises. To provide valuable insights into financial opportunities and support the journey of these businesses, VyStar Credit Union, in partnership with the US Department of Commerce’s Regional Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center based in Orlando, will host the 2025 Access to Capital Forum.
This event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at VyStar Credit Union’s headquarters in downtown Jacksonville. Local developing, small, and diversity owned...
January 2nd, 20250135BRISTOL, FL — Calhoun Liberty Credit Union (CLCU) is excited to announce the ceremonial ribbon cutting for our brand-new Bristol branch, now open and ready to serve our members! This special event will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST at our new location, 10873 FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321.
We invite the public to join us in celebrating this milestone as we officially commemorate the opening of this modern facility designed to enhance how we serve our members and community. We can’t wait to celebrate this special day and share the next chapter of serving our community!
This move to a more prominent and easily...
December 23rd, 20243215Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached quickly to avoid a federal government shutdown beginning on Saturday, Dec. 21. However, the credit union has established programs available to minimize any inconvenience its members may face.
VyStar’s programs and services are designed to help members who might experience financial hardships as a result of a shutdown. The credit union has a history of helping members navigate financial uncertainties and remains committed to offering financial assistance to those who may be affected. These services include emergency relief loans, payment...
December 17th, 2024343PANAMA CITY, Fla.—The $1.9-billion Tyndall FCU deposited $16 million into more than 86,000 of its members’ accounts this week, WJHG.com reported.
Tyndall has given back over $78 million to its member-owners in recent years through an End-of-Year Giveback, WJHG.com said.
To get their holiday cash, members had to participate in everyday banking activities, such as online banking, bill pay, direct deposit, card usage, e-statements, and loans. Each member had the opportunity to receive up to $700.
“Our members matter, we get to know them, we get to know their mom, their dad, their grandparents, their children, we grow with our...
December 17th, 2024195LAKE MARY and TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union announced their plans to merge two award-winning institutions and expand service to members from Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia.
Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and a membership vote, the combined credit union will continue to operate as Addition Financial Credit Union under the leadership of current President and CEO, Kevin Miller. Once the merger is complete, the credit union will hold nearly $4 billion in assets...
December 13th, 20247282Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to recognize SVP/Chief Technology Officer Tim Farnsworth’s remarkable 30-year career with the organization, during which he has grown to become an integral part of the credit union's leadership team. He oversees all cybersecurity, business continuity, electronic infrastructure and information technology operations.
"We are thrilled to honor Tim for his three decades of exceptional service and unwavering commitment to Eglin Federal Credit Union," said President/CEO Cathie Staton. "His journey is a true testament to the power of hard work, lifelong learning and...
December 13th, 2024254LAKE MARY, Fla (December 13, 2024) – The holiday season is the volunteering season for many Addition Financial team members, as employees of the Lake Mary-based credit donated more than 300 hours of time to support nonprofit organizations across Central Florida as part of Addition Financial’s “Season of Giving.”
Team members at Addition Financial organized festive volunteer events for nonprofits in need around the holidays, assisting with anything from building gingerbread houses with adults with disabilities to wrapping donated gifts for children in need.
Some of the Central Florida nonprofits Addition Financial volunteers...
December 13th, 2024125Jacksonville, 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, 2024342Jacksonville, 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...
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