October 20th, 20205133First Florida Credit Union is moving forward with plans to open three new branches in Northeast Florida.
This regional expansion officially begins with this month's grand opening of the credit union's 17th statewide branch located at 3280 Tamaya Boulevard -- just east of Beach Boulevard's intersection with Kernan Boulevard.
First Florida Credit Union has also purchased property near Atlanta Boulevard and Girvin Road as well as in St. Johns County's Durbin Creek area. Those branches are scheduled to open during 2021.
The expansion plans are designed to help the credit union better serve existing members in these specific...
October 20th, 2020290Georgia United Credit Union is helping fight food insecurity in their local communities through their #FightHunger challenge.
“Georgia United is committed to improving the lives of our members, team members and the communities we serve,” said Community Development Officer Liz Riffert. “The pandemic has made this year especially challenging and food banks across Georgia are experiencing an increase in demand. The Fight Hunger challenge is a rewarding and fun way for members and team members to help their neighbors in need.”
The credit union pledged to donate a dollar to local food banks for every fight-hunger post made on their...
October 5th, 2020172Bay Credit Union recently announced its board of directors has selected Mike Akers as the credit union’s new Chief Executive Officer. Akers started in August 2020 and brings to the role 17 years in the credit union industry.
"Mike Akers brings his passion for credit unions and a fresh vision to Bay CU, as well as a goal to become a lending leader in the Bay County area," said Chairman of the Board Gary Bliss. "We are very lucky to have such a dynamic and compassionate leader to build on our strong brand and navigate us through these uncertain times.“
In his previous role as CEO of FLAG Credit Union, he was known as an excellent...
September 30th, 20203166On August 29, McCoy Federal Credit Union and partners of 27 Community Connection sponsored Central Florida Virtual Walk
Like MADD, a key fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The event raised nearly $50,000 towards MADD’s mission of “No More Victims.”
Every 51 minutes drunk driving causes a fatality and is the number one cause of death on our roadways. Nationally, over 10,000 preventable deaths occur each year costing $44 billion in damages. Since MADD’s inception in 1980: more than 370,000 lives were saved; over 840,000 survivors were nurtured; critical legislations imposing penalties and interlock systems for...
September 29th, 202033208We Florida Financial recently appointed Robert D. Ramirez as the new president and CEO of the credit union.
“It is my distinct honor to announce -- with a great deal of excitement -- that the We Florida Financial Credit Union Board has selected Robert (Bob) D. Ramirez as our next President/CEO," said Damon R. Adams, chairman of the We Florida Financial Board of Directors. “Bob has demonstrated his versatility, range of management experience and his commitment to community during his impressive career at Vantage West Credit Union. This could not be more relevant or necessary for our success in the years ahead."
Ramirez joins We...
September 29th, 2020075Earlier this year, Addition Financial was named the Platinum Sponsor of CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Now, in order to best serve the community’s needs, the two organizations have expanded their partnership to serve all age groups.
“During this global pandemic, we at Addition Financial know that we have the power to make a meaningful impact during COVID-19. We are proud to work alongside another organization with a people helping people mindset, and look forward to serving our community together,” said Katie Thomasson, Vice President of Community Engagement at Addition Financial.
Through this partnership,...
September 29th, 20201122McCoy Federal Credit Union partnered with 27 Community Connection to sponsor the Appetite for the Arches virtual culinary gala in Orlando to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF).
WFTV’s Greg Warmoth commentated the livestreamed Facebook event showcasing top chefs creating unusual and delectable dishes with McDonald’s ingredients, a silent auction, and entertainment. The festivities raised over $155,000 to give families who would otherwise stay in cars or waiting rooms a home away from home to be near critically ill children.
RMHCCF annually hosts over 27,000 overnight stays saving families $3.3...
September 10th, 2020292McCoy Federal and partners of 27 Community Connection (27CC) helped to fund the Hope Now Foundation Backpack-A-Thon Virtual School Supply Drive in Orlando, Florida. WFTV’s 27CC launched a social media campaign encouraging viewers to support a student through online donations. The drive purchased backpacks filled with school supplies for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole county students to start the new school year with the tools they need.
The Hope Now Foundation (HNF) formed in 2003 to give immunizations to impoverished school children and soon discovered additional needs to be met. The first HNF school drive assisted 75 students with...
September 10th, 20204145In order to expand its reach in Lake County, Addition Financial has opened its newest branch in Eustis. This branch is Addition Financial’s third in Lake County, joining branches in Clermont and Leesburg.
“At Addition Financial, we’re proud to be a part of the Lake County community. Our mission is to bring financial education and success to everyone, and we look forward to continuing to serve that mission through our Eustis branch,” said Kevin Miller, President and CEO.
As a credit union founded by educators, Addition Financial has a strong partnership with Lake County Public Schools. The credit union currently supports the...
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