September 11th, 2018068The Cobb Business Journal recently ran an extensive interview feature on Brian Albrecht, president and CEO of Credit Union of Georgia.
CBJ asked Brian ran information on Albrecht's background and asked him questions including:
What inspires you to be successful?
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What are some for the challenges facing your industry and what are you doing to combat these challenges?
Tell us about your upbringing and how that might have shaped you in your life and career.
What are some of your personal interests/hobbies and causes you support outside of the office?
What does the future hold for your...
September 11th, 20182202In 1986, 26-year-old Larry Hayes was in the MBA program at George Washington University and working as a marketing specialist in Washington, D.C. A fellow MBA student and friend working at HUD Federal Credit Union let Hayes know the credit union was looking for a marketing director.
“I said, ‘Credit union? Isn’t that kind of like a bank? Didn’t we study credit unions for about 30 seconds in business school?” wryly noted Hayes, whose professional goal had been to get a job at a bank. “They provided lunch. I took the interview.”
He accepted the job officer for the director of marketing position, but really became a project...
September 11th, 201815143Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union would like to invite the community to participate in a day of golf to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.
The 10th Annual Chip in Fore CMN Golf Tournament will be held Oct.11 at Southbridge Golf Course in Savannah with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Golf teams will enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch and an awards reception. Golfers can win awards in the hole in one contest, the longest drive contest and the closest to the pin contest.
Team prizes will also be presented.
“Our Chip in Fore CMN tournament is a hit every year,” said Georgia Heritage FCU President/CEO Dale Taratuta. “It’s always fun...
September 10th, 20186110Magnify Money, a personal finance news site, recently featured Delta Community Credit Union on its list of September's top IRA CD rates for credit unions with the best mobile apps.
“Delta Community CU used to be the lowest-earning credit union on our list, but recently increased the APY on this product from 1.10 percent to 1.25 percent,” according to the article.
To read the full Magnify Money article, click here.
September 7th, 2018495Credit Union of Georgia will help sponsor a fundraiser benefiting a local school for children with special needs.
The second annual benefit for MDE School will be hosted at Red Hare Brewery. Tickets will cost $35 and will give participants access to live music, BBQ, local craft beer, raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of new school fitness equipment and a renovation for the MDE School playground.
The MDE School is the only school of its kind in Cobb County, according to East Cobb News. It provides an exceptional and adaptive learning environment to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy,...
September 6th, 2018444263Delta Community Credit Union recently announced that it has begun work on a new full-service branch in McDonough.
The branch, which will be the third in Henry County and the 29th overall, will open in the spring of 2019. It will be located in a free-standing building at 210 Jonesboro Road and will house full-service teller operations, three drive-through lanes and two ATMS.
"Our new McDonough branch reflects our continued commitment to expansion in metro Atlanta and is ideally situated to help us better serve more than 54,000 Delta Community members living or working in Henry and Clayton counties," said Delta Community CEO Hank Halter....
September 6th, 20183107MembersFirst Credit Union recently served as a sponsor for the 25th Annual WellStar Golf Classic, which raised $223,000 to be used in the advancement of emergency and trauma services at WellStar Health System.
The amount was record-setting, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
"I look forward to the Golf Classic each year, but this commemorative event was even more meaningful because of the critical mission and special activities, including a silent auction and raffle," Carole Kell, WellStar Foundation Board of Trustees chair told the MDJ. "It was a great day on the greens with WellStar supporters, as we all did our part in...
September 5th, 2018087Delta Community Credit Union recently awarded $7,000 to a non-profit that provides social support for local Latino families and children.
In a ceremony held at Delta Community's Vinings branch, COO Matthew Shepherd awarded the grant to Ser Familia, Inc., according to a Marietta Daily Journal article. The money will be used to support Spanish-language mental health counseling for Latino youth.
For more information, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
Also featured in: Marietta Daily Journal Online...
September 5th, 20182200For the sixth consecutive year, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates has been named one of the state’s top trade associations in James Magazine’s September/October Lobbyist Issue. GCUA ranked No. 4 on the list of top associations, up two positions from last year.
GCUA Senior Advocacy Officer Brandee Bickle ranked No. 2 on the magazine’s list of the Top 50 Registered Lobbyists. This marks Bickle’s fifth straight year making the list. Angi Harben, GCUA’s Director of Communications who has been a member of the lobbying team since 2013, claimed the No. 35 spot on the list.
“Georgia credit unions are fortunate to have such a...
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