May 22nd, 2024849TAMPA, FLA. (May 22, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, announces the launch of its treasury management services, offering a suite of commercial products and services including automated clearing house, remote deposit capture, and fraud prevention tools.
Through a partnership with Tru Treasury, a leader in treasury management solutions, commercial business members will be able to maximize efficiency and control for payment processes, simplify billing to receive payments faster, improve cash flow, eliminate paper checks, and utilize enhanced fraud protection tools. This partnership underscores our...
May 16th, 2024965Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Credit Union has been recognized by the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council (FCWWC) as a 2024 Healthiest Companies Platinum Award Winner. The Healthiest Companies Award recognizes organizations that support employees' health and wellbeing through best-in-class wellness programs. Award winners were recognized during the 16th Annual First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference held in Jacksonville, Florida on May 8. VyStar’s Benefits team has been a proud recipient of this prestigious award for the 5th consecutive year.
“VyStar is incredibly honored to be recognized as a Platinum Level Healthiest Company,”...
May 15th, 2024446JACKSONVILLE, FL. – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded VyStar Credit Union a grant of $383,223 through its Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program). This funding aims to empower Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like VyStar to enhance consumer access to fair financial services and offer viable alternatives to high-interest small dollar loans.
In response to the detrimental impacts of payday loans in Florida, with Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) soaring up to 300%, VyStar proactively created a solution aimed at curbing the adverse...
May 8th, 2024780Pensacola, FL– May 7, 2024 – Members First Credit Union bids farewell to the esteemed Caryl Greene, whose retirement symbolizes the close of a remarkable era. As the chapter turns, the credit union embraces change with the appointment of Michele Williams as its new President and CEO, ushering in a new phase of growth and innovation.
With over four decades of dedicated service to the credit union industry, Michele Williams brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to Members First Credit Union. Beginning her journey at the credit union in 1980, Michele's rise to the helm is a testament to her unparalleled merit,...
May 7th, 2024555TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, is pleased to welcome Ben Lemoine as chief financial officer and senior vice president.
Lemoine comes to Suncoast with more than 18 years of experience in the credit union industry. In his new role, Lemoine will lead all aspects of Suncoast’s financial strategy, oversee the credit union’s finance, accounting and information technology functions, and manage all budgets and financial operations.
“Ben possesses a strong combination of strategic experience and insight, financial expertise, and a sincere commitment to serving the credit union...
May 6th, 2024465TAMPA, Fla. (May 03, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) CEO Richard Skaggs was honored to speak this past week at the signing of Florida House Bill 989 by Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill grants credit unions the ability to accept deposits from qualified public depositories such as state agencies, departments, universities, and colleges, marking a significant milestone for the credit union industry in Florida.
During his speech at the ceremony, Skaggs highlighted the mutual benefits of the legislation for credit unions and public institutions like University of South Florida (USF). He emphasized how the bill will enable...
April 30th, 2024146Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 29, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Mary Esther Teller Gwen Woullard has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 1st Quarter of 2024. Gwen has been employed with the Credit Union since January 2015 and currently resides in Crestview.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU's Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Gwen was nominated for exhibiting EFCU’s values on a daily basis. She enjoys assisting members, and they...
April 26th, 2024545Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 26, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to once again support the United Way Emerald Coast’s 30th Annual Day of Caring during National Volunteer Week April 21-27. Twelve Eglin Federal Credit Union employees participated by cleaning and landscaping a foster home at Children in Crisis in Fort Walton Beach. Twenty-seven soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) partnered with the Credit Union to paint the Crestview Manor Assisted Living facility Thursday, April 25.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union has a long tradition of supporting our annual Day of Caring and this year was no different!”...
April 23rd, 2024379Fort 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...
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