March 3rd, 202507
TAMPA, FLA. — Suncoast Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Kunberger as the new Executive Director of Foundations. In this role, Kunberger will oversee the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, furthering the credit union’s mission of enriching lives and serving communities.
Kunberger brings nearly two decades of experience with Suncoast Credit Union, where he has held a variety of roles since joining the organization in 2007. His journey began as a Financial Counselor, followed by positions as Service Center Manager and most recently, Director of Service Center Operations.
“Jeff brings an...
February 28th, 202509Fort Myers, FL – Lake Michigan Credit Union (“LMCU”) is proud to announce Dharmesh Patel’s promotion to Vice President Commercial Lender for the Southwest Florida region.
Patel has nearly twenty years of experience in the banking industry and has worked in a number of commercial and retail roles at the credit union. In his new position, the Fort Myers-based Patel will help connect area businesses with commercial loan products to expand their operations.
LMCU's Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Manager, Greg Barr, feels Patel’s long history at LMCU makes him a great fit for this role.
“Dharmesh fully embodies the...
February 25th, 202507JACKSONVILLE, FL. — VyStar Foundation is committed to honoring and supporting the brave individuals who have served our country. We are proud to open our annual Military Grant Cycle, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
This year we are prioritizing programs that address critical challenges such as food and housing insecurity, employment opportunities, small business support and access to mental health services. By investing in these areas, we aim to create lasting, positive change for those who have given so much to our...
February 24th, 2025012Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce a year of remarkable progress and growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the financial services industry. With new branches, expanded markets, and growth in its commercial banking services, PenAir continues to enhance accessibility and banking convenience and reaffirms its commitment to improving members’ lives.
In January 2024, PenAir broke ground for a new 2,500-square-foot branch in Crestview, FL, and in February, PenAir celebrated the grand opening of its 1,200-square-foot branch in Beulah, FL. Both facilities feature a streamlined design that enhances...
February 21st, 2025016PANAMA CITY, FL – On Monday, February 17, 2025, while most bankers took the day off for Presidents Day, employees of Hello Credit Union (www.HelloCU.com) delivered smiles to the community through volunteer service. Their outreach focused on initiatives like environmental conservation, elder care, and critical assistance for families in need.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Hello Credit Union employees who volunteered alongside the American Red Cross in Panama City today. Their dedication to service directly supports the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Because of their efforts, Bay County is now better...
February 20th, 2025012Tallahassee, Fla. — An energetic crowd of Tallahassee’s business community, entrepreneurs and students got a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) from one of the brightest minds in AI on Wednesday, February 12, during the 11th installment of the Power Forward Speaker Series.
Co-presented by First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU Division of Research, the illuminating presentation featured Futurist Zack Kass, former head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT.
First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison addressed the audience, providing some background about the impetus behind Power Forward and its rich...
February 14th, 2025027Panama City, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Chipley Branch on February 7, marking an exciting milestone in its commitment to serving the local community. The event welcomed over 60 attendees, including members, credit union friends, and distinguished guests from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassadors, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and County Commissioners.
The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, door prizes, and a delicious cookout, making for a memorable afternoon of connection and community. Innovations FCU extends its heartfelt...
February 14th, 2025017LAKE MARY, Fla – Addition Financial Credit Union, headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, is lending their financial expertise as well as part of their operations building to support students in ProjectRISE, an adult workforce development program run by The Sharing Center. Today 12 students from the program’s 21st cohort graduated during a ceremony in the Joseph A. Melbourne Community Room at Addition Financial’s Operations Center.
During the comprehensive five-week workforce development program, participants receive intensive classroom instruction through The Sharing Center focused on topics including workplace readiness, critical...
February 6th, 2025063TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2025) – USF Credit Union (USF CU) this week marked another milestone in its journey of expansion and innovation with the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its Citrus Park branch located at 7919 Gunn Hwy.
“This branch represents more than just bricks and mortar—it reflects our commitment to meeting the unique needs of Citrus Park, particularly its vibrant Hispanic community,” said Richard Sellwood, SVP and COO. “We aim to create a space that inspires and empowers everyone who walks through our doors to achieve financial wellness and success.”
This event comes at a pivotal time for the credit union,...
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