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Teamwork might make the dream work, but it’s data that drives collaborative effectiveness across credit unions. The rapid advancement of analytical tools for benchmarking, market tracing, next best product predictions, and more has deepened the need for forging real connections across the cooperative to make the most of artificial intelligence.
As member-owned collaboratives, credit unions are an ideal setting to bring together individual people and data points to accomplish more for the majority. Here, managers in key business intelligence roles...
March 14th, 20229107MARGATE, FL (March 11, 2022) – We Florida Financial, a cooperatively owned, not-for-profit credit union, announces the hiring of William ‘Bill’ Spearman as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.
“We’re grateful to welcome Bill to our team,” said Rachel Schaming, Chief Human Resources Officer for We Florida Financial. “As our mission to serve our community in a more robust manner continues to evolve, so must our team of dedicated professionals to bring that vision to life. And Bill is an incredible asset in this journey.”
Spearman brings more than 30 years of experience to We Florida Financial...
March 10th, 20221101ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (March 10, 2022) – Tackling today’s serious youth financial literacy crisis, Community Credit Union Florida (CCU Florida), a member-owned, not for profit, financial cooperative on Florida’s east coast, today debuts its “321 Financial Liftoff!” educational series at Rockledge High School with 400 high school juniors. This program provides the tools necessary to pave a path towards a successful financial future as younger customers begin their independent financial journey. The event features an interactive panel discussion with CCU Florida financial experts, as well as young athletes and influencers connected to the...
March 2nd, 2022293WASHINGTON, DC – Thirteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. The ceremony took place at Credit Union House on Sunday, February 27, before the 2022 Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) officially kicked off. Members of the Hall of Leaders are exceptional individuals that have dedicated their lives to perpetuating the credit union mission and philosophy.
“The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders provides lasting recognition at the Capitol Hill facility for a distinguished group of...
February 16th, 20222157Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the ATM near Niceville High School and the ATM at the intersection of Jonquil Avenue NW and Mary Esther Cutoff NW in Fort Walton Beach are currently being upgraded to add more services with the installation of two drive-up Video Teller ITMs at each location. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of March for both locations. LaMacchia Group is the design/build firm for the project.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union continuously looks for ways to enhance the community in which we live and work,” said CEO Jerry Williams. “Members will...
February 11th, 20221127MARGATE, FL (February 11, 2022) – We Florida Financial today, on National Foundation Day, announced the public launch of the We Give Back Foundation – a not-for-profit foundation, which is funded and supported by We Florida Financial – with a mission to improve the quality of life of those in underserved communities while inspiring volunteerism and empowering generosity.
“A business is only as successful as the community that surrounds it,” said Dawn Clark, Vice President of Marketing for We Florida Financial. “We are celebrating our 70th year anniversary and it thrills us to announce publicly the launch of the We Give Back...
January 25th, 20222147Lake Mary, Fla. (January 24, 2022) – For Addition Financial, the year is off to a running start, as the credit union launches its partnership with UCF Track and Field athlete, Rayniah Jones. This endorsement, which is part of the new Name Image and Likeness (NIL) laws, will run through July 2022.
“Addition Financial is thrilled to partner with Rayniah Jones this year. Our goal is to help college students overcome financial hurdles, and by partnering with Rayniah, we can create an even greater impact on the UCF community,” said Katie Thomason, Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships. “Rayniah is a student-athlete...
January 24th, 20222125Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Mortgage Underwriter NormaJean Enlow has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 4th Quarter of 2021. NormaJean has been with the Credit Union for over 12 years and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
Along with President/CEO Jerry Williams, Mortgage Services Underwriting/QC Manager Mark Franks presented the award to NormaJean. He said, “NormaJean’s work ethic and dedication are exceptional, and I do not use that adjective often. She always has a smile on her face, and she truly cares about our members as well as her fellow employees. She shows it in...
January 24th, 20226109Tampa, FL – January 24, 2022 – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is now certified as a community development financial institution (CDFI).
The CDFI Fund provides federal dollars to spur economic growth and opportunities in distressed, low-income communities. With its CDFI designation, the $1 billion USF FCU will be able to partner with groups and organizations to improve economic conditions for underserved areas in West Central Florida.
“Like all credit unions, USF FCU has a mission to give back to the communities that we serve,” USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs said. “We decided to apply for this CDFI designation...
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