February 5th, 2026030First Commerce also introduces Elevate, comprehensive wellness solutions designed to support businesses and their employees
Tallahassee, Fla. — Marcus Lemonis delivered a clear message to a packed audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students at First Commerce Credit Union’s 2026 Power Forward Speaker Series: Success in business means little without strong relationships.
Lemonis, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and reality TV personality known for helping struggling businesses achieve stability and growth, served as the 12th keynote speaker to take the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall stage for Power Forward.
“What has...
February 3rd, 2026026Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce that Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Bolinger has been named Vice President of Accounting and Controller. In this role, Bolinger will oversee Gulf Winds’ Accounting Department, managing all financial systems and day-to-day operations, supporting financial planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
With an extensive background in leading financial teams, Bolinger is prepared to grow and strengthen Gulf Winds’ accounting team and build the department strategy. She brings deep experience in financial modeling, portfolio management, monthly...
January 22nd, 2026027From Teller Window to the Boardroom: Homegrown leader brings three decades of experience to lead Marketing and HR departments
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Southeast and Southwest Florida, has promoted Marylen Yiris to Vice President of Brand & People. She previously served as Vice President of Marketing but will now oversee human resources as part of her expanded executive duties.
Yiris, who is celebrating 30 years with Tropical Financial this year, has spent most of her career advancing the organization’s marketing, member experience, and brand...
January 15th, 2026119Pensacola, Florida — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Treat-A-Teacher awards, celebrating five exceptional educators who go above and beyond to inspire students and strengthen their communities across the Gulf Coast.
Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by local families, students, and colleagues, the honorees represent the very best in dedication, creativity, and compassion in the classroom. Each winner will receive $1,000 from PenAir to support their classroom needs and to further enrich the learning experience for their students.
Congratulations to the 2025 Treat-A-Teacher...
January 15th, 2026033Manatee, Charlotte and Monroe county residents can now join the credit union
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Southeast and Southwest Florida, announced today it has expanded its field of membership to include Manatee, Charlotte and Monroe counties. Anyone who lives or works in these areas, works for a partner company or has an immediate family member who is an account holder is eligible to join for free by visiting www.TropicalFCU.com.
This latest expansion—made possible through advancements in digital banking and enhanced virtual service —extends the...
January 14th, 20260106TAMPA, FL — PowerNet CU, Florida’s largest labor-based credit union, is proud to announce Rob Picard as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing retiring CEO Don Prue after more than 20 years of distinguished service. Don will remain as President until the end of the year to help ensure a smooth leadership transition and ongoing stability for our members. Picard brings over twenty years of financial industry experience in strategic leadership, growth management, and mission-driven service to labor communities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rob as our next CEO,” said Shawn McDonnell, Board Chair of PowerNet Credit Union. “His...
January 14th, 2026132Tallahassee, Fla. - For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2024, just weeks after her 45th birthday, Huse began treatment at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Cancer Center.
“I’m a good example of: if something feels off, go get checked,” Huse said in a recent interview with First Commerce Credit Union, sponsor of the #FlamingoChallenge breast cancer fundraiser. “The support at the TMH Cancer Center was amazing.”
Huse’s story reflects the impact of the annual #FlamingoChallenge, led by First Commerce in...
January 14th, 2026131Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, available to Gulf Winds members pursuing next steps in their education. The program was established in 2007 and has proudly provided students who dream big, work hard, and strive to make a difference in their communities almost $300,000 in academic support.
This year, the scholarship program will offer five (5) renewable scholarships, each valued at varying amounts of up to $10,000.
• The Gulf Winds Foundation Scholarship: Reserved for three incoming higher education students.
• The Rex Burt Trade School Foundation: Reserved for one...
January 9th, 2026147LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, an honor presented annually by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year that the Lake Mary-based credit union has received the distinction, underscoring its commitment to member satisfaction, community impact, and financial strength.
The 2026 ranking, which evaluated more than 9,000 financial institutions across the United States, draws on extensive customer surveys, social-media sentiment analysis, and independent financial performance data.
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