June 25th, 2026019PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristie McLane to Director of Retail.
McLane joined Innovations in January 2025 as Director of Community Business Development and quickly became a valued member of the credit union’s leadership team. In her new role, she will oversee retail operations, including branch performance, consumer lending, deposit growth, member experience, and retail service initiatives across the credit union's branch network.
With more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, McLane brings a strong background in relationship building,...
June 25th, 2026021PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Smiley to Director of Business Lending.
Smiley brings more than 20 years of lending and financial services experience to the role and has served as Business Lending Manager since joining Innovations three years ago. Throughout his tenure, he has played a key role in expanding the credit union’s business lending services, strengthening relationships with local business owners, and helping businesses throughout Northwest Florida access the financing solutions they need to grow and succeed.
As Director of Business Lending, Smiley will lead...
June 24th, 2026013Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is inviting the community to join in celebrating America’s 250th birthday with in-branch festivities and an exciting summer promotion. The celebration will kick off July 1 and July 2, when each branch will offer complimentary cookies and patriotic-themed swag.
From July 1 through Aug. 31, Eglin FCU will host its “Cruise on in for America’s 250th Celebration Giveaway,” offering the public the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a five-day, four-night cruise vacation for two to Mexico, the Bahamas or the western Caribbean. Twelve winners, one per branch, will be randomly...
June 24th, 2026021SnackStock 2026 highlights the power of community in supporting patients during treatment
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, has successfully completed SnackStock 2026, collecting more than 8,100 individually packaged snacks to support cancer patients receiving treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
Throughout the month of May, SnackStock brought together individuals, families, and businesses from across the Pensacola area to meet a simple but meaningful need. Donation sites at PenAir branches and Blue Wahoos home games made it easy...
June 18th, 2026017Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Marketing. In this crucial role, Perez will spearhead short- and long-term marketing strategies, ensure brand consistency, oversee ROI and performance metrics, manage budgets, and maintain a high-performing team.
“Jennifer’s background in financial marketing and proven experience with developing teams will be an immediate asset to our division,” said Pam Hatt, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “We are excited about her fresh perspective...
June 18th, 2026023Expanded executive role aligns lending, marketing, public relations, and community development to strengthen member growth and engagement
LAKE MARY, Fla. - As Addition Financial Credit Union continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact across the communities it serves, the organization has named Miriam Mitchell Chief Growth Officer. In this newly expanded executive role, Mitchell will lead a unified growth strategy that brings together lending, marketing, public relations and community development to strengthen member relationships, drive sustainable growth and advance the credit union's mission of helping members achieve financial...
June 5th, 2026019Through everyday VyStar debit card purchases, members are helping fund student success, education programs and critical school needs.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Everyday purchases are making a lasting impact in local schools thanks to VyStar Credit Union members, who helped generate more than $49,0000 this academic year for 19 Florida high schools through VyStar’s High School Debit Card Give Back Program.
“The VyStar Debit Card Give Back Program has been a tremendous benefit to Bradford High School because it provides flexible funding that directly supports our students and school community,” said Chris Coffey, Bradford High School...
June 1st, 2026021LAKE MARY, Fla. -- The Addition Financial Foundation is expanding its Renovate to Educate program in 2026, selecting five Central Florida public schools to receive newly designed or renovated “needs spaces” that support students and families facing hardship.
Now entering its second year focused on transforming needs spaces in public schools, the program will expand into Volusia County for the first time, bringing the total number of participating school districts to five across Central Florida.
The 2026 Renovate to Educate program recipients are:
Meadowbrook Middle School (Orange County Public Schools)
9th Grade Center at...
May 29th, 2026015Pensacola, Florida – In celebration of Older Americans Month, Gulf Winds made a $5,000 donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in Atmore, Alabama. Through this donation, Gulf Winds is proud to support the agency’s commitment to helping local seniors stay connected, nourished, and supported with services that make an impactful difference in their every day.
The Escambia County Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and caregivers across the region by connecting them with programs and resources that promote independence, well-being, and quality of life. Through nutrition programs, caregiver support, and community outreach...
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