March 17th, 2025060The Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce presented the prestigious award during its Annual Community Impact Awards ceremony
– First Commerce Credit Union Residential Real Estate Sales Manager Barbara Williams-Anderson was recently honored with one of the highest local awards possible, as the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce named her Woman of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who have shown exemplary dedication to community service, innovation and leadership.
“I am truly humbled and honored to have received this award. I am blessed to work alongside others who give their time and energy for this...
March 13th, 2025042CLERMONT, Fla. – In expanding its reach and community impact west of Metro Orlando, Addition Financial Credit Union announced construction is underway of a new branch in The Four Corners region of Central Florida. The branch, soon to be the organization’s 27th full-service location, will be located off U.S. Highway 27, near Cagan Crossings.
Just west of Walt Disney World, The Four Corners takes its name from the point on the map where Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties meet, and is one of the fastest growing regions in Florida, per U.S. Census data.
“We consider many factors when deciding where to open a new branch, and it is...
March 10th, 2025015TAMPA, FLA. — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its milestone 80th branch in Ellenton.
The Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 12 from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. The event will offer the community a chance to explore the new branch while enjoying a variety of festivities, giveaways, food, and music.
As part of its commitment to giving back, Suncoast will present more than $40,000 in donations to six local nonprofit organizations during the event. Representatives from each organization will be in attendance to receive the...
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TAMPA, FLA. — Suncoast Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Kunberger as the new Executive Director of Foundations. In this role, Kunberger will oversee the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, furthering the credit union’s mission of enriching lives and serving communities.
Kunberger brings nearly two decades of experience with Suncoast Credit Union, where he has held a variety of roles since joining the organization in 2007. His journey began as a Financial Counselor, followed by positions as Service Center Manager and most recently, Director of Service Center Operations.
“Jeff brings an...
February 28th, 2025025Fort Myers, FL – Lake Michigan Credit Union (“LMCU”) is proud to announce Dharmesh Patel’s promotion to Vice President Commercial Lender for the Southwest Florida region.
Patel has nearly twenty years of experience in the banking industry and has worked in a number of commercial and retail roles at the credit union. In his new position, the Fort Myers-based Patel will help connect area businesses with commercial loan products to expand their operations.
LMCU's Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Manager, Greg Barr, feels Patel’s long history at LMCU makes him a great fit for this role.
“Dharmesh fully embodies the...
February 25th, 2025025JACKSONVILLE, FL. — VyStar Foundation is committed to honoring and supporting the brave individuals who have served our country. We are proud to open our annual Military Grant Cycle, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
This year we are prioritizing programs that address critical challenges such as food and housing insecurity, employment opportunities, small business support and access to mental health services. By investing in these areas, we aim to create lasting, positive change for those who have given so much to our...
February 24th, 2025023Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce a year of remarkable progress and growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the financial services industry. With new branches, expanded markets, and growth in its commercial banking services, PenAir continues to enhance accessibility and banking convenience and reaffirms its commitment to improving members’ lives.
In January 2024, PenAir broke ground for a new 2,500-square-foot branch in Crestview, FL, and in February, PenAir celebrated the grand opening of its 1,200-square-foot branch in Beulah, FL. Both facilities feature a streamlined design that enhances...
February 21st, 2025040PANAMA CITY, FL – On Monday, February 17, 2025, while most bankers took the day off for Presidents Day, employees of Hello Credit Union (www.HelloCU.com) delivered smiles to the community through volunteer service. Their outreach focused on initiatives like environmental conservation, elder care, and critical assistance for families in need.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Hello Credit Union employees who volunteered alongside the American Red Cross in Panama City today. Their dedication to service directly supports the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Because of their efforts, Bay County is now better...
February 20th, 2025024Tallahassee, Fla. — An energetic crowd of Tallahassee’s business community, entrepreneurs and students got a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) from one of the brightest minds in AI on Wednesday, February 12, during the 11th installment of the Power Forward Speaker Series.
Co-presented by First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU Division of Research, the illuminating presentation featured Futurist Zack Kass, former head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT.
First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison addressed the audience, providing some background about the impetus behind Power Forward and its rich...
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