December 20th, 2025021Annual holiday campaign collects 15,000 toys for Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program in South Florida
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union partnered with WPLG-TV Local 10 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale to help make the holidays brighter for thousands of children across South Florida. On December 12, the credit union donated hundreds of toys and a $1,000 contribution as part of the station’s annual Big Bus Toy Express, which collects new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.
Tropical Financial’s Plantation branch served as one of nine collection stops along the Big...
December 12th, 2025125Tallahassee’s largest annual business event will showcase transformative change including Lemonis’ 3 Ps® philosophy—People, Process, and Product
Tallahassee, Fla. — Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026.
As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker Series 12 years ago, which is hosted in partnership with the Florida State University...
December 10th, 2025012Donation Supports Life-Changing Care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Pensacola, Florida — Credit unions from across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast came together at Studer Family Children’s Hospital on Friday December 5, 2025 to present a $48,000 donation to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The funds were raised through the inaugural Northwest & Gulf Coast Chapters Charity Scramble Golf Tournament and will directly support the purchase of the Tecotherm Cooling System for medically fragile newborns in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
While the tournament brought together teams from credit unions,...
December 8th, 2025020Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Craig Vinson Sr. has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Vinson will oversee all wealth management services, expand the program’s market presence, and mentor a team of professionals skilled in aligning clients’ financial goals with the institution’s objectives.
“Adding someone with Vinson’s experience and community-minded approach is a positive step forward for Gulf Winds,” said Daniel Souers, President and CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “He understands the needs of our clients, and his...
December 4th, 2025137Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce plans to soon break ground for a new headquarters on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, Florida. This will mark a major milestone in the credit union’s continued growth and commitment to serving the community.
For more than 70 years, Gulf Winds has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and local businesses succeed financially. The full-service financial institution has consistently focused on providing products, services, resources, and financial guidance that helps members achieve their goals with confidence and peace of mind.
This groundbreaking will be a...
December 4th, 2025016Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Council on Aging of West Florida to advance programs that help aging adults maintain healthy, independent lives. On Giving Tuesday, Gulf Winds presented the second half of the donation -- $5,000 -- as the final part of a month-long matching campaign.
For over 50 years, Council on Aging of West Florida has transformed the lives of aging adults in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Through vital programs like Meals on Wheels, The Retreat, and Senior Companion services, they ensure seniors have the resources to live a life that’s healthy, safe, and full...
December 3rd, 2025113JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has been awarded two prestigious honors at the 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards, recognizing the organization’s outstanding achievements in both community impact and technology innovation. The Luminaries Awards shine a national spotlight on individuals and organizations transforming the credit union industry through innovation, leadership, and community impact.
VyStar Credit Union was honored with the Community Impact Luminary Award for its unwavering commitment to “Do Good” across Florida and Georgia. In 2024 alone, VyStar employees contributed over 40,000 volunteer hours and the...
December 3rd, 2025017County Clerk Victor Crist Honors USF CU With Outstanding Service Award
TAMPA, Fla. – A volunteer team from USF Credit Union (USF CU), using secure AI technology and rigorous human review, helped Hillsborough County uncover a surprise estimated $6 million in savings for taxpayers.
Earlier this year, Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Victor Crist requested assistance from USF CU to help evaluate the county’s banking service agreement. A team of ten USF CU employees used a secure AI platform to analyze more than 1,200 pages of documentation and produce a detailed 100-page review.
However, the credit union...
December 3rd, 2025027PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union announces the upcoming retirement of Chief Executive Officer David Southall, effective December 31, 2025. His retirement marks the conclusion of a distinguished 39-year career in the credit union industry and more than three decades of service to Innovations and its members.
Southall began his career in 1987 with NCSC Federal Credit Union—now Innovations Financial Credit Union—starting as a teller and rising through roles including Senior Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and Vice President of Lending. From 2000 to 2004, he served as an Account Relationship Manager...
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