July 16th, 2024952Savannah, GA. - VyStar Credit Union held a Reality Fair at Enmarket Arena Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This free large-scale simulation event was designed to equip approximately 200 teenagers (ages 13–18) and their parents with essential money management skills for real-world financial challenges. Participants in the Reality Fair received a new identity with a career, an income, a credit score, and instruction on how to create a monthly budget. They then visited a variety of booths where they were presented with real world monthly expenses like housing, groceries, transportation and some unexpected events like a broken...
July 15th, 2024837JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union (FFCU) has been named Credit Union of the Year in the Large Asset Size category by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. The award recognizes LSCU-affiliated credit unions for their outstanding achievements in the areas of day-to-day operations, financial prowess, and community outreach.
“First Florida Credit Union’s dedication to intelligent growth has resulted in remarkable success, positioning the organization as a standout in the industry,” LSCU said in a statement announcing the award last month. “The credit union’s net loan portfolio surged by more than $32 million last...
July 12th, 202416128Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 16970 US Hwy 331 S, this is Eglin FCU’s first full-service branch and second location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch will provide convenient account access for more than 30,000 members living in Walton County. The DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway 90 opened July 18, 2023.
Eglin Federal Credit Union expanded membership opportunities to persons who live, work (or regularly conducts business in), worship, or attend school in,...
July 12th, 20241979JACKSONVILLE, FL. –VyStar Credit Union recently participated in the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Union’s (WFCU) Global Bridges program, a global movement of credit unions and financial cooperatives. The platform connects networks across the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and WFCU to advance solutions to shared global challenges.
WOCCU has projects in Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Senegal, Guatemala, Peru and Ecuador. Participants from the Global Bridges Economic Inclusion Project (EIP) study tour in Ecuador engaged with several national organizations, including the Superintendence of the Popular and Solidarity Economy, and...
July 10th, 20241458TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplaces award winner for the financial services industry. This prestigious accolade, bestowed by Energage, demonstrates USF FCU's commitment to fostering a people-first workplace culture. The criteria for award consideration is taken directly from employee engagement results. USF FCU’s impressive employee participation rate of 97% reflects their culture and commitment to hearing and prioritizing the voices of their individual team members.
The Top Workplaces program, renowned for its 17-year history of celebrating...
June 27th, 20248129TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce that CEO Richard J. “Rick” Skaggs has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) following the LSCU Annual Business Meeting held in Orlando on June 13.
Skaggs brings more than 35 years of experience in the credit union industry and a strong commitment to the credit union movement, making him a valuable leader for LSCU’s Board. For the past 14 years, he has served as CEO at USF Federal Credit Union, where he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving members and fostering community...
June 26th, 2024972ORLANDO, Fla (June 27, 2024) – The University of Central Florida announced this week Addition Financial Credit Union is the first financial institution to be recognized as a Pegasus Partner. Addition Financial joins AdventHealth, Orlando Health and Nemours Children’s Health as organizations that share the university’s vision and commitment to continuing to lead the region in key industries such as aerospace, engineering, defense, optics, digital media, finance and healthcare. Pegasus Partners engage across the university in ways that create meaningful value for both organizations, including talent development and recruitment,...
June 26th, 2024383TAMPA, Fla. (June 25, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, announces a new partnership with ZooTampa at Lowry Park that brings immediate benefits to the credit union’s 1.2 million members, including a special Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer on zoo tickets this summer. The partnership also marks Suncoast as the official credit union of ZooTampa.
Beginning June 19th through September 30th, Suncoast Credit Union members can participate in the BOGO promotion by visiting the zoo’s ticket gates and presenting their Suncoast credit or debit card. Members can take advantage of the BOGO offer as many times as...
June 24th, 2024746Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Credit Union has awarded four Florida high school students two-year college scholarships as part of the Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program. The Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program is a partnership between Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) and the Florida Chamber Foundation with the goal of reducing childhood poverty in Florida by providing a pathway to college for students living in the poorest zip codes. VyStar partnered with the FPCF to support education through initiatives that create a solid foundation for a lifetime of financial wellness for students.
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