SWEETWATER, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – The RISE Miami-Dade Small Business Loan Fund today announced that it has issued more than 900 loans to small businesses in Miami-Dade that were negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dade County Federal...Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union recently named Joe Markley as Senior Vice President of Operations. In his new position, Markley manages the credit union’s branch operations statewide, which includes creating and executing business plans for each region in the market to ensure the member experience is consistent in all delivery channels.
Markley was promoted from his role as Vice President of Business Services, which he held for the past three years. In this position, Markley bolstered First Florida Credit Union’s business services department, helping to add 250 members in 2020.
Before that, he served as a...
July 15th, 20213187MAITLAND, FL (May 22) – McCoy partnered with 27 Community Connection to support the Central Florida Take Steps Road Rally in Maitland, Florida. On May 22, patients, families, care givers and healthcare providers raised $80,000 for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) to find cures for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBD), Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Over 1.6 million Americans nationally, most diagnosed before 35, suffer from these life-long diseases.
Over 70% of patients who connected with the Foundation reported better quality of life and control of symptoms. Since 1967, the Foundation has invested more than $384...
We Florida Financial has partnered with the Greater Miami Aviation Association to help provide scholarships to qualified aviation students pursuing a career in the South Florida Aviation industry. With every eligible aircraft loan financed through We fly, a $500 donation will go directly to the GMAA-Bachelor Aviation Scholarship Fund. Donations will continue up until December 31st, 2021 and cap at $10,000. Scholarships are selected in August and announced in October.
Many flight schools in the South Florida area charge between $8,000 to $14,000, just for a private pilot certificate. Scholarships such as the GMAA-Bachelor Scholarship could...Florida
Lake Mary, Fla. – Addition Financial has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2021. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Financial institutions were identified for this list based on an independent survey of about 25,000 U.S. consumers who were asked to rate credit unions where they have had checking accounts. Survey respondents also assessed their credit unions based on the areas of Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Service and Financial Advice.
“Addition...Florida
MIRAMAR, Fla. – (June 7, 2021) – As colleges prepare for what they hope will be a somewhat normal fall semester, three students will have a little less to stress about thanks to scholarships from Tropical Financial Credit Union. This year, Tropical Financial awarded three scholarships totaling $10,000. One grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to students.
This is the eighth year for the program created to help local students further their education. The scholarship winners are:
Amanda Koplman is the recipient of TFCU’s $5,000 scholarship. This will help her pay the expenses needed after her impressive...Florida
100 Black Men of Greater Orlando, Inc. inspire student community involvement and leadership.
Orlando, Fla. – McCoy awarded a college scholarship for a Jones High School student in Orlando, Florida through the 100 Black Men of Greater Orlando, Inc. Project Success Program Scholarship. “What They See Is What They’ll Be” epitomizes the servant leadership of the members and the program’s foundation.
100 Black Men of America’s local chapters shape skills that help students transition to the next stage of education, work, life and leadership. Members serve as positive role models, advocates, and trusted advisors to inspire students...Florida
$110,000 fundraiser equips the physically, mentally and emotionally disabled with assistance service dogs.
WINTER PARK, Fla. - DogFest Orlando raised over $110,000 on April 17 to support the initiatives of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) to enhance the lives of children, adults and veterans with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Held in Winter Park, Florida, dogs and pups of all breeds, sizes and costumes were invited to bring their “Humans” along to enjoy the festivities with them.
CCI provides FREE of charge assistance service dogs matched to the person’s disability—a remarkable fact considering each dog...Florida
Youth Month Contest prizes spur interest in the lifelong value of credit unions and saving.
CENTRAL FLORIDA – During April each year, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) presents a Youth Month Theme to encourage children and teens to develop healthy saving habits and to learn how
Credit Unions can guide them through life’s financial journey.
McCoy Federal’s 13 branches in Central Florida celebrated with a two-step Youth Account Contest from April 1-30 with fabulous gifts and prizes. First, Youth Members who opened a Youth Savings or Student Checking Account received the gift of a McCoy Cares Stuffed Bear or Mop Top Ear...Florida
Run for The Russell Home 5K proceeds will help maintain facilities to care for atypical children 24/7.
CENTRAL FLORIDA - On April 10, McCoy partnered with 27 Community Connection to sponsor the Run for The Russell Home 5K. Central Florida walked and rolled at the virtual event to raise funds to maintain the home, facilities and staff who care 24/7 for atypical children.
Pam Brazell, HR Manager, praised how for 50 years she has experienced the selfless love the caregivers shower upon the residents. When the residents shared their thoughts, their feelings reflected the core values of The Russell Home: “They help me all day because they...
