August 12th, 2026032Renovate to Educate initiative expands to five Central Florida schools, helping remove barriers to learning before the new school year begins
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Just days before students return to the classroom, Addition Financial Credit Union and the Addition Financial Foundation are celebrating the completion of its 2026 Renovate to Educate initiative by unveiling newly transformed needs spaces at five public schools across Central Florida.
Designed to serve students and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship, these welcoming support centers are stocked with food, clothing, hygiene products, and other everyday...
August 7th, 2026085Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to announce its Fall Shred Day event series, offering Florida residents a free and convenient way to safely dispose of sensitive personal documents. Events will be held at LMCU branch locations across the state from September 26 through December 5, 2026.
LMCU has partnered with Safeguard and A1 Shredding & Recycling to bring on-site shredding trucks and staff to each location. No membership is required to participate. Anyone is welcome to pull up and shred.
Events will be held at the following locations:
Saturday, September 26 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. — New Tampa Branch, 17635 Bruce B...
August 4th, 2026044Experienced industry leader brings decades of digital transformation expertise to Jacksonville-headquartered credit union
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - VyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jim Ryan, a recognized leader in the credit union and financial technology industries, is joining the organization as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
In this role, Ryan will help advance VyStar's long term strategic priorities, support innovation initiatives, strengthen industry partnerships and identify opportunities that enhance member value while positioning the credit union for continued growth.
Ryan joins VyStar from Curql...
August 4th, 2026021Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Facilities/Procurement Specialist Andrew Funk has been selected as the Five-Star Performer of the second quarter of 2026. Andrew has been employed with the Credit Union since May 2025 and currently resides in Niceville. The Five-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Andrew was nominated by his coworkers for consistently going above and beyond in his role, providing support...
July 28th, 2026028Employee-led fundraising effort inspires matching gifts from Addition Financial and Addition Financial Foundation
LAKE MARY, Fla. – In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June, team members at Addition Financial Credit Union came together to raise $6,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.
The initiative began when several Addition Financial team members with personal ties to Venezuela proposed a companywide "Jeans Day" fundraiser to senior leadership. The proposal became action in July when team members across the credit union's branches and offices...
July 24th, 2026034FiCare Federal Credit Union is the only credit union selected among Tampa Bay’s Top CEOs and C-Suite Leaders
TAMPA, Fla. – Titan CEO and headline sponsor Enavate have named Denelle Miller, President and CEO of FiCare Federal Credit Union, a 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree. The Titan 100 program recognizes the region’s top CEOs and C-suite executives for exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their industries.
Miller’s selection is especially meaningful for the credit union movement: FiCare Federal Credit Union is the only credit union named among this year’s Tampa Bay Titan 100 honorees.
Now in her...
July 23rd, 2026040NAPLES, Fla., — John Wagner, a financial services executive with more than 30 years of industry leadership experience, including 25 years as Chief Member Experience Officer at Wings Credit Union, has launched CU Strategy Partners, a strategic advisory firm serving credit union leadership teams and boards of directors.
CU Strategy Partners advises credit union executives and boards on strategic planning, governance alignment, and organizational change, including the complex communication demands of merger and acquisition activity. The firm draws on Wagner's firsthand experience guiding organizations through periods of significant...
July 23rd, 2026059New Partnership to Combine Advanced Treasury Services with Local Decision-making and Relationship-based Banking
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Treasury management services are now available at Addition Financial Credit Union, unlocking a comprehensive business banking experience for members through a single trusted partner. This launch offers a full suite of products and services including business banking, small business lending, commercial lending, and cash management solutions tailored to meet members’ needs.
The new offering gives members of the Lake Mary, Florida-based credit union tools to streamline operations, reduce risk, and stay in...
July 23rd, 2026043
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) honored Lieutenant Philip Hoffman and Firefighter Dale Coulter of Escambia County Fire Rescue as the inaugural recipients of the PenAir CAPE Award during a ceremony held July 20 at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station 14. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify Courage, Authenticity, Purpose, and Empathy.
The award was inspired by an April rescue in which Lieutenant Hoffman and Firefighter Coulter helped a young boy caught in dangerous surf conditions. Less than 24 hours later, the firefighters were reunited with the child and his family during Superheroes Day at Studer...
Florida
