September 26th, 2023189Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Gulf Breeze ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 3959 Gulf Breeze Parkway. The first phase of this site is now open. A full-service branch will open at this location later in 2024 or early 2025.
Members have the ability to speak with a live teller over two-way video during regular business hours. Video Tellers are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. These personalized tellers assist members with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments and questions. Video...
September 26th, 2023541 In preparation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) Foundation and First Commerce Credit Union have teamed up again this year to launch the #FlamingoChallenge, a unique fundraising initiative that empowers the community to get involved and help raise funds and awareness to support local patients battling breast cancer. Since its initial launch four years ago, the #FlamingoChallenge has raised more than $200,000 to support local patients in South Georgia and North Florida.
Funds raised through the #FlamingoChallenge will go toward the Pearlman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Fund, which...
September 26th, 2023241Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Sept. 25, 2023- Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it was voted best Credit Union, Place to Work and Mortgage Lending Company in the 2023 Finest on the Emerald Coast’s Official Community Choice Awards. Locals, members and employees choose the best businesses in town through nominations and voting. Read the announcement.
Eglin Federal Credit Union has won a community’s choice award every year since the Northwest Florida Daily News started the competition in 2010.
“With thanks to our awesome employees, Eglin Federal Credit Union is very proud to be named best Credit Union, Place to Work, and...
September 21st, 2023265JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union recently named Stuart Davis community relations and member development manager. In his role, Davis will oversee financial literacy outreach programs, community events, and sponsorships.
Davis brings more than a decade of business development and marketing experience to his position at the Jacksonville, Florida-based financial institution. In his previous roles, Davis has crafted and executed community-based business plans that have proven instrumental in attracting new clients nationally and locally. He has gained valuable marketing experience at companies including Smoak, Davis &...
September 20th, 2023173Panama City, Florida - Bay Credit Union and FLAG Credit Union (a division of Bay Credit Union) will become Hello Credit Union on September 28, 2023.
The credit union’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team announced the change to their 12,800 members earlier this month.
“Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced a lot of enhancements and improvements. All the while, member service has been at the forefront of our decision-making,” said Mike Akers, CEO of Hello Credit Union. “We listened to our members, and with their input, and that of our Board of Directors, we decided to rename under one unified brand to...
September 19th, 2023142Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Sept. 18, 2023 - Eglin Federal Credit Union employees raised $7,347 to support suicide prevention for youth and the military through the Bring Hope Dragon Boat Festival and Race held at the Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island Sunday, Sept. 10. Two employee teams raised money by organizing a dessert auction, hot dog luncheon, turtle wreath auction, website donations and a steerer’s auction. In addition to the funds raised by the teams, EFCU was also the Dragon Sponsor donating $10k.
“We can’t thank Eglin Federal Credit Union enough for their ongoing support of our mission to prevent youth and military...
September 8th, 2023155JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its President and CEO Brent Lister were recently recognized at the 2023 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards Gala, winning the top award for “Best Bank” and “Best Boss,” respectively.
With the support of the Jacksonville community, First Florida edged out competitors to secure its spot as “Best Bank” in the Finance Category.
President and CEO of First Florida Credit Union Brent Lister was also honored at the Gala, being named “Best Boss” in the Top Employers – People category.
Lister, who has been with the credit union for almost 20 years, said the...
September 7th, 2023152Panama City Beach, FL (September 7, 2023) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to launch its 'SPARK TANK' Challenge, a dynamic competition designed to propel process improvements within the credit union. This exciting program empowers participants to unveil innovative ideas and strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. By instilling a culture of continuous improvement, the competition not only champions positive change but also cultivates staff collaboration and engagement.
The 'SPARK TANK' Challenge invites employees to brainstorm and implement solutions for everyday challenges, making...
September 6th, 2023151Tampa, Florida (September 6, 2023) —The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus will remember victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and pay tribute to survivors, first responders, members of the military and their families during a remembrance event on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery. The event is open to the public and supported by USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) who serves as the title sponsor.
In addition to the morning event that will get underway at 8:30am, the USF Sarasota-Manatee students, faculty, staff, and volunteers will commemorate the terrorist...
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