August 1st, 20241726Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Fort Walton Beach Member Service Counselor Tiffany Jackson has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 2nd Quarter of 2024. Tiffany has been employed with the Credit Union since May 2005 and currently resides in Crestview.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU's Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Tiffany was nominated by her teammates at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. She is...
July 31st, 2024936TAMPA, Fla. (July 31, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a series of five special branch pop-in events this August. These events will offer exclusive, premium summer swag items as a token of appreciation for continued support.
Every Friday in August, a designated branch will host a pop-in event where the first 50 visitors to enter the branch will receive an exclusive swag item. Additionally, anyone who visits the branch that day will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. The pop-in schedule is as follows:
Friday, August 2nd: St. Petersburg, FL —...
July 30th, 20241135TALLAHASSEE, FL – First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded four $1,000 MyWay scholarships to credit union members ages 17-29 to help support their higher education pursuits. This is the 10th year First Commerce has awarded scholarships to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in school and beyond.
Two MyWay scholarships were awarded to Florida students and two were awarded in Georgia. Alani Beauchamp and Miles Gillespie, both from Tallahassee, were selected as this year’s Florida scholarship recipients. Aiden Allgood from Adel, Ga., and Luke Maples from Valdosta, Ga., were this year’s Georgia scholarship...
July 30th, 20241349LAKE MARY, Fla (July 30, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of their new innovative, state-of-the-art digital banking platform in partnership with Lumin Digital, a leading provider in cloud-based digital banking.
With the new digital banking experience, Addition Financial will provide members with powerful financial tools, a more user-friendly website and mobile app, and enhanced cutting-edge security features. The versatile digital solution also delivers personalized recommendations regarding spending insights and savings goals, as well as a dedicated experience for business...
July 29th, 20241047 – As part of First Commerce’s commitment to transform the communities it serves, the credit union dedicated the month of May — National Pet Month — to raise funds for four local Humane Society chapters. Together with donations from individuals and businesses, the credit union raised just over $10,320 to support non-profit animal rescues across North Florida and South Georgia.
Three years ago, First Commerce launched its inaugural fundraiser in Nashville, GA, to honor longtime animal advocate Elizabeth “Liz” Nix, mother of Rodney Nix, a member of the credit union’s Berrien County Advisory Council. Following the initial...
July 22nd, 20241062TAMPA, Fla. (July 22, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce its pivotal role in the development of a national credit union-focused case study in partnership with Velera (formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions) and 3DE by Junior Achievement (JA). This innovative educational initiative aims to embed financial literacy into the curriculum of high schools nationwide, enhancing students' understanding of credit unions and their impact on the community.
USF FCU, a long-time partner of Velera, was invited to join the planning committee for this groundbreaking project along with 14 other credit unions in six states. The credit...
July 22nd, 202411165Panama City, FL - – Innovations Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its new branch in Chipley, FL. This marks the credit union's first branch outside Bay County, extending its reach and commitment to providing exceptional financial services to more communities in the region.
The new Chipley branch, set to open in the coming weeks, will offer a full range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking solutions and loans. Mr. Kenny Ray Mitchell, Market Leader—Northern Panhandle Region, and his dedicated team are ready to assist members with their financial needs.
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July 22nd, 20249135Jacksonville, Fla. (July 16, 2024) – Jim Ryan, President of JM Associates Federal Credit Union (JMAFCU), is the winner of the 2024 Jim Moran Award from Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). This award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and loyalty to the YATC community and its students, with efforts that go above and beyond to support the program.
Established by automotive legend Jim Moran in 1984, the mission of YATC is to train and educate at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. In 2024, the center marks four...
July 16th, 20241798JACKSONVILLE, Ala, and Birmingham, Ala (July 16, 2024) — In an unprecedented partnership announced on Tuesday at Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees Meeting, Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to rebrand the home of Jax State Football as AmFirst Stadium.
The commitment, approved by Jax State’s Board of Trustees will name Jax State’s football stadium for the first time in the university’s history. AmFirst will have a significant presence on Jax State’s campus as part of the agreement, providing benefits beyond the Gamecocks’ football home.
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