September 17th, 2024851ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Addition Financial Foundation delivered big checks and even bigger smiles today to ten Central Florida nonprofit organizations during their 3rd annual Community Giving Celebration at the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus. The Foundation donated a total of $175,000 in unrestricted funds to a wide-ranging group of local nonprofits making an impact in the community.
The Addition Financial Foundation, established in 2021, is the philanthropic arm of Lake Mary-based Addition Financial Credit Union. Team members from Addition Financial nominated each of the local...
September 17th, 2024440Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce that the credit union’s Vice President of Card Products & Services Lauren Morrison, has been honored by American Banker as one of the Most Influential Women in Payments: NEXT for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights women under 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the payments sector.
Morrison’s recognition by American Banker is a testament to her outstanding contributions and forward-thinking approach within the industry. The Most Influential Women in Payments: NEXT initiative celebrates women who bring fresh ideas and perspectives...
September 16th, 2024534PUNTA GORDA, FLA. (September 16, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, celebrated the grand opening of its 24th student-run branch at Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda last week. On the first day alone, a record-breaking 70 student accounts were opened, highlighting the school community's strong enthusiasm for financial literacy and engagement with this initiative.
Sallie Jones Elementary School welcomed the new student-run branch on September 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by school and county officials, including Superintendent Mark Vianello, students, and Suncoast team...
September 16th, 20246114Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Foundation is now accepting requests for its Youth grant cycle. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth (ages 12-18) in their academic achievement by providing wraparound services in one or more of the following areas:
Food and housing assistance
Career counseling and skill development
Mental health support
VyStar Foundation is dedicated to doing good and leading by example through collaborative partnerships that support military members and veterans, youth, and overall community vitality in the areas served by VyStar Credit Union. VyStar Foundation has...
September 12th, 2024826SARASOTA, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2024) – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) joined the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus Wednesday in a heartfelt ceremony to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The event paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the bravery of first responders and the resilience of the nation in the wake of the tragedy.
Retired Battalion Chief John “Jack” McDonnell, a 9/11 first responder and former captain with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), served as keynote speaker. On September 11, 2001, McDonnell, then a captain in charge of Ladder Company 24, was among the...
September 9th, 2024949LAKE MARY, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union announced today they are partnering with EdTech startup PETE to enhance team training for the credit union with AI-driven learning platforms. Addition Financial is the first financial institution to partner with the Orlando-based company.
By integrating PETE’s AI-powered technology, Addition Financial will be able to deliver hyper-personalized training materials and courses at a fraction of the time and cost the credit union typically expends. PETE’s platform allows the credit union to seamlessly host, manage, and distribute training content in their own customized...
September 4th, 20243132Panama City, FL (September 3, 2024) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of First National Bank Northwest Florida, marking a significant milestone in the institution's growth strategy.
Following rigorous due diligence and regulatory approval, Innovations Financial Credit Union has finalized the acquisition, further solidifying its position as a leading financial institution in Panama City, FL, and the surrounding areas.
Initially announced on August 29, 2023, the acquisition underscores Innovations Financial Credit Union's unwavering commitment to delivering...
September 3rd, 2024544Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Neko Stubblefield of Baker has been promoted to the Senior VP of Membership and Community Development. Stubblefield has worked for the Credit Union since 2017. She oversees membership growth, community development and financial education. In her new role, she will have expanded responsibilities to include community development across the Credit Union’s expanding footprint.
President/CEO Jerry Williams said, “We are thrilled to recognize Neko’s hard work, dedication and outstanding leadership with this well-deserved promotion. Neko’s...
September 3rd, 2024596Panama City, FL - – Innovations Financial Credit Union proudly announces the official opening of its new branch in Chipley, FL, marking its first expansion beyond Bay County. This new branch will provide a full suite of financial services, including personal and business banking, consumer loans, business and mortgage loans, and more, all delivered with Innovations’ signature personal touch.
"We are excited to open our doors in Chipley," said David Southall, President/CEO of Innovations Financial Credit Union. "This new location enables us to extend our commitment to financial empowerment into Washington County and surrounding...
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