November 9th, 20234237ORLANDO, FLA. (November 9, 2023) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Orlando, the S. Semoran Service Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community donation and business takeover on November 7th.
Suncoast leaders, community partners, and members gathered to celebrate the credit union’s milestone 77th branch, the first location in the city of Orlando and second in Central Florida.
“This is an incredibly important market for us,” said Kevin Johnson, President and CEO, Suncoast Credit Union. "As Suncoast continues to expand in Central Florida, our goal...
November 6th, 2023143TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2023) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce its support as the title sponsor of the 29th annual Brunch on the Bay, the premier fundraising event for the University of South Florida’s (USF) Sarasota-Manatee campus. The event took place on November 5 at the USF campus and was a resounding success – raising $400,000 to support academic scholarships for students and campus initiatives of the fast-growing USF campus.
This marks the fourth year of USF FCU’s multiyear title sponsorship of the event – underscoring the organization’s dedication to supporting education and giving back to the...
November 2nd, 2023444Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Information Systems ATM/ITM Supervisor Sue Schlitter for her 30 years of service. Sue currently resides in Crestview.
“We’re happy to celebrate Sue, and we would like to thank her for 30 years of service to Eglin Federal Credit Union,” said President/CEO Jerry Williams. “Three decades of service is a remarkable accomplishment, and we take great pride in her commitment to EFCU and our members.”
Sue joined the Credit Union in 1993 as a full-time ATM Teller in Fort Walton Beach. She was promoted to ATM Supervisor in 2000, and then she...
October 30th, 2023047Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Navarre Member Service Counselor Leigh Lewis has been selected as the 5-Star Performer for the third quarter of 2023. Leigh has been employed with the Credit Union for 16 years and currently resides in Navarre.
Pace Member Service Supervisor Juliana Powell said, “Leigh has been a huge asset in the training effort to get our Pace team ready for the Pace Branch opening. She also participates in many volunteer opportunities, including most recently as a captain for one of the dragon boats in the Bring Hope Now boat race to raise money for suicide...
October 24th, 2023033Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Bluewater Bay Head Teller Angie Lampert for 25 years of service. Angie currently resides in Niceville.
“We congratulate Angie on becoming a member of the National Association of Federal Credit Union’s Quarter Century Club in recognition of her 25 years of service to the credit union industry,” said SVP/COO Kim Nauta. “Angie has worked her way up from part-time Teller to Head Teller and has built many trusted relationships with members at three different branches over the years. We appreciate her unwavering commitment to the Credit Union...
October 24th, 2023329Pensacola, Florida – (October 24, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union's (PenAir) Share It® program continues to be a powerful force for good, rallying members to raise over $8,400 in support of education within the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation (ECPSF) in Escambia County, Florida.
Through the Share It® program, PenAir donates .01¢ for every signature-based debit card transaction made by participating members at no cost to the members. This initiative allows members to extend their support to teachers in Santa Rosa County, Baldwin County, Alabama, or Escambia County, Florida. In the 2023-2024 school year, PenAir's commitment to...
October 20th, 2023244West Palm Beach, FL (October 19, 2023) -- Guardians Credit Union, a full-service financial institution, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Darias as the new Member Relations Manager for their South Florida Financial Credit Union (SFFCU) Miami Division.
With an extensive professional background and diverse skill set, Darias brings a wealth of experience to her new role, making her a valuable addition to the team at SFFCU, A Division of Guardians Credit Union. Additionally, having previously worked at the same branch, VAH Miami Federal Credit Union at the time, Darias has a history and passion for the SFFCU Division...
October 20th, 2023137Pensacola, Florida – (October 19, 2023) Members of Pen Air® Credit Union's (PenAir) Share It® program have generously contributed over $5,300 to support the Santa Rosa Education Foundation this year.
Through the Share It® program, PenAir donates .01¢ for every signature-based debit card transaction made by participating members at no cost to the members. This initiative allows members to extend their support to teachers in Santa Rosa County, Baldwin County, Alabama, or Escambia County, Florida.
Share It® funds are being utilized to strengthen Santa Rosa Education Foundation's recognition and retention programs, including Teacher...
October 20th, 2023435 – October 19 marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®, a day that highlights the many ways credit unions across the world empower their members to pursue their financial goals. First Commerce joins more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to recognize and celebrate ICU Day.
Credit unions were founded on the philosophy of “people helping people.” For more than 100 years, credit unions have opened doors to affordable financial products and services while continually striving to provide personalized service designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
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