September 3rd, 2024640JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its President and CEO Brent Lister claimed top honors at the 2024 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards Gala for the second year in a row, winning the titles of “Best Credit Union” and “Best Boss” respectively.
Thanks to the unwavering support of the Jacksonville community, First Florida Credit Union outperformed even larger credit unions, securing the “Best Credit Union” title in the Finance Category.
Lister was also celebrated at the Gala, where he was awarded the prestigious “Best Boss” title in the Top Employers – People category. After two decades...
September 3rd, 2024389KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 27, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, recently celebrated a significant milestone by welcoming its one millionth checking account member. The celebration took place at the West Osceola Service Center on Friday, August 23rd, where Suncoast executives honored Yofre Flores Gonzalez, a new business owner, with a special recognition ceremony.
During the event, Gonzalez, who recently opened both a business and personal checking account at the West Osceola Service Center, was surprised with a $1,500 check from Suncoast. This contribution will support Yofre’s journey in launching his...
September 3rd, 2024047Panama City Beach, FL (August 26, 2024) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce its ranking as the #4 Best Credit Union to Work For in 2024, a prestigious honor awarded by American Banker in a national competition. This recognition underscores Innovations FCU's unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes employee satisfaction, professional development, and community involvement.
"We are deeply honored to be recognized on a national level as one of the best credit unions to work for," said David Southall, President & CEO of Innovations FCU. "This achievement is a direct reflection of our...
September 3rd, 2024072 PETERSBURG, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2024) – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is excited to announce the relocation of its St. Petersburg campus branch to a new, more modern facility at 200 6th Avenue South. The new branch opens today and is situated on the main floor of the University Student Center, providing a more central and convenient location for USF St. Petersburg students, staff and faculty.
This move represents USF FCU's commitment to enhancing the banking experience for its members. The new branch features a bright, contemporary design that aligns with the credit union's brand and mirrors the look and feel of other USF FCU...
September 3rd, 2024016Pensacola, Florida (August 26, 2024) – As hurricane season continues, PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) reminds residents to ensure they are financially prepared for the possibility of severe weather. With the potential for hurricanes to disrupt daily life, cause widespread power outages, and necessitate evacuations, financial readiness is crucial to safeguarding your family's well-being.
“Being financially ready means having access to essential resources and ensuring financial security during and after a hurricane,” said Lewis Garvin, Corporate Communications Manager at PenAir. “Those who have lived in the area for a while know that...
August 16th, 2024745Pensacola, Florida (August 15, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the launch of its "Old Glory" flag retirement program, a new initiative dedicated to the respectful retirement of old, worn, or tattered American flags. Community members are encouraged to bring their retired flags to any PenAir branch to ensure flags are retired with the honor they deserve.
"Our American flag holds profound significance as a symbol of our nation's heritage,” said Lee Morgan, President and CEO of PenAir. “With the Old Glory Box program, we aim to preserve the respect and honor these symbols deserve. We invite the community to...
August 15th, 2024632TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce its active participation in three major credit union industry events. Presentations at the World Credit Union Conference in Boston, the Ukrainian American Credit Union Association's Conference in Chicago and the CU Leadership Convention in Las Vegas showcased USF FCU's commitment to attracting younger members and deepening member loyalty.
The average age of credit union members nationwide is nearly 15 years older than the American average of 38.5. USF FCU, however, stands out with a more youthful membership, averaging 44 years old. This demographic...
August 15th, 2024646JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Trend magazine has published its prestigious annual “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” list 16 times. First Florida Credit Union has made 11 of those, including the new 2024 list.
The company’s amazing success with this award is a testament to First Florida’s commitment to creating an engaged environment that makes its employees feel valued, said Michelle Troha, senior vice president of marketing at First Florida Credit Union.
“By prioritizing a positive and collaborate environment, employees feel valued and engaged,” Troha said. “Our highly engaged employees are largely responsible for...
August 13th, 2024820JACKSONVILLE, FL. –VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Military Friendly® Company for 2024. This prestigious designation is awarded to organizations that have met or exceeded standards in at least three out of four critical areas of commitment to the military community.
Military Friendly® evaluates companies based on their recruitment, hiring, and training of veterans (Military Friendly® Employers), recruitment, hiring, and training of military spouses (Military Spouse Friendly Employers®), support of Veteran-Owned Businesses (Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Programs), and commitment to...
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