April 23rd, 2024370Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 23, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new Pace Branch located at 4413 US-90. This is EFCU’s third location in Santa Rosa County with the Navarre Branch opening nearly 17 years in August 2007. The Gulf Breeze ATM/Video Teller location opened in September 2023. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Pace Branch. The Freeport Branch is opening soon, and the Operations Center is expected to be completed this summer.
The National Credit Union Administration recently approved expanding...
April 15th, 2024391Pensacola, FL, April 15, 2024 - Members First Credit Union of Florida recently presented its inaugural Financial Fitness Fair, hosted at Booker T. Washington High School. In collaboration with the BTWHS Senior Executive Board, Members First engaged over 350 high school seniors in an interactive, reality-based challenge focused on financial literacy, coinciding with National Financial Literacy Month in April.
During the event, seniors were provided with fictitious careers, family profiles, and monthly incomes, and were tasked with navigating various life choices. Facilitated by Members First team members, students made decisions on...
April 15th, 2024193Pensacola, Florida, April 2024 – Members First Credit Union of Florida proudly announces the retirement of its esteemed President and Chief Executive Officer, Caryl Greene, who has served the credit union with unwavering loyalty and dedication for 38 years. Ms. Greene's retirement marks the conclusion of an illustrious career characterized by visionary leadership, remarkable achievements, and a steadfast commitment to the mission of Members First Credit Union.
Throughout her tenure as President and CEO, Caryl Greene has been instrumental in driving positive transformations within Members First, navigating the organization through...
April 15th, 2024291 - Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Charity Golf Tournament, held on March 29, 2024. The event, which took place at Bay Point Golf Club, was organized to support the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, a vital organization dedicated to assisting children and families in need.
Through the generosity and support of our credit union partners, local credit union friends, and various community businesses, the tournament raised an impressive total of $21,646.99. This substantial contribution will directly benefit the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, enabling them to continue their...
April 15th, 20241110TAMPA, Fla. (April 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to announce Senior Vice President (SVP)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Miles Strickland has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Honorees.
The CFO of the Year awards recognize the top financial executives who help grow their companies and are active in the Tampa Bay economy. These executives go above and beyond for their teams and play an influential role in the community. This year 17 local financial executives were honored.
Strickland has served as SVP/CFO for USF Federal Credit Union for the last 12 years. Throughout his tenure...
April 15th, 2024058Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 9, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union and the Okaloosa County School District teamed up to bring financial literacy to high school students. Approximately 60 high school students from the 9th to 12th grades participated in lessons facilitated by Eglin Federal Credit Union’s VP Membership and Community Development, Neko Stubblefield, at Crestview High School April 9. The personal financial literacy course covers a wide range of topics, from opening a checking or savings account to planning for retirement.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is committed to the communities we serve by providing free financial...
April 15th, 2024336Jacksonville, Fl. – VyStar Credit Union was recently honored with a 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award (EVAA) from Open Lending at its inaugural EVAAs, held in Washington, D.C.
VyStar was recognized for its commitment to driving access to vehicle ownership through equitable financing opportunities for consumers often overlooked by traditional underwriting methods.
Awards are based on categories defined by the asset size of the credit union and judged by the number of Lenders Protection certified loans booked for the 2023 calendar year.
Through Open Lending, VyStar assisted more than 5,000 members receive approval for auto...
April 8th, 2024441Pensacola, Florida (April 5, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
PenAir received the following recognition:
Point of Sale Display & Retail Merchandising – Diamond Winner
Video Non-Commercial (Single) – Category’s Best and Diamond Winner
“We’re very proud of the work we do at PenAir helping to improve the financial well-being of our members and giving back to the communities we serve,” shares Lee Morgan, President and CEO...
March 21st, 2024748Pensacola, Florida (March 21, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) congratulates Beverly Johnson as the first-place winner of its 2023-2024 NOW Program, a seven-month-long financial wellness competition that gives participants a better understanding of their income vs. expenses while creating healthier spending habits. As the first-place winner, Beverly received a $10,000 cash prize from PenAir.
“The goal I am most proud of is improving my credit score. When I saw my debt balances go down, I was thrilled. It was such a huge weight off my shoulders,” shares Johnson, whose next goal is to buy a home. “I am so grateful for PenAir’s...
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