February 21st, 20185130Coosa Valley Credit Union is planning a move.
The credit union based in Rome is planning to move its main branch, executive offices and operations center down the street to a new building where the former Northwest Georgia Credit Union once stood, according to a Rome News-Tribune article.
Coosa Valley CU obtained the property when it merged with Northwest Georgia CU in 2016.
Andy F. Harris, president and CEO of Coosa Valley CU, told the News-Tribune he expects the move to happen in the next three to five years.
"Coosa Valley Credit Union is committed to the Rome community," Harris said....
February 16th, 2018073Both DOCO Credit Union and Southeastern Credit Union have signed on as corporate partners for The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia's fifth-annual Night for Hope fundraising gala.
The Cancer Coalition puts on the event each year to benefit cancer patients in south Georgia, according to an article in the Albany Herald. Money will be designated to continuing the coalition's health navigation and cancer screenings, education, community research and support for both the patients and survivors.
Last year's event raised $26,000, according to the Herald.
This year's event will be held Feb. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, beginning...
February 16th, 2018076Georgia's Own Credit Union is sponsoring a little guidance for MBA and Master's students at Georgia State University.
This spring, GSU's J. Mack Robinson College of Business recently will introduce a graduate mentoring program to help MBA and master's students build relationships with seasoned industry professionals. The six-month program uses an algorithm that examines factors including industry, years of experience, career goals and expected outcomes to match mentors with students.
The program's pilot phase will begin in March. Robinson is currently recruiting mentors.
"Mentors can provide support, validation and wisdom," said...
February 15th, 20183307Atlanta Postal Credit Union recently announced a new leader of its board of directors.
Donald A. DeCinque has been elected as the chairman following Moses M. Spence's resignation from the position in January. Spence had held the post for 17 years and will continue to serve on APCU's board of directors.
"Spence began his distinguished career with APCU in September 1966," according to an APCU press release. "He worked his way up from sorting mail to teller, loan officer, assistant treasurer, treasurer, general manager and president / CEO from 1966 until December 2000. APCU's members, board, management and employees are grateful to Spence...
February 12th, 20182183GeoVista Credit Union staff found a colorful way to celebrate STEAM education recently.
The credit union out of Hinesville participated in an STEAM Celebration organized by the Hinesville Rotary Club and hosted by the Georgia State University
Liberty Campus. GeoVista presented a science art project called "Rainbow Spin," which a GeoVista press release described as "a fun way to mix primary colors to demonstrate color theory and to work in a little physics at the same time."
"Our elementary and middle school students had a great time creating colorful pieces of art," according to the release.
The project wasn't new for...
February 9th, 20180191A soup and salad benefit dinner featuring bowls made by middle school art students will take place in Rockdale County next week — with some help from Georgia United Credit Union.
The credit union donated $500, which went toward the costs of clay and glazes Gen. Ray Davis Middle school art students used to craft bowls for use during Empty Bowls Dinner o
n Feb. 15, according to a Rockdale Newton Citizen article. The dinner, which has been in the works since November, will benefit Rockdale Emergency Relief, a group that coordinates with other non-profits "to build a community where neighbors in need can find efficient and effective...
February 9th, 20182128Georgia United Credit Union needs your help collecting food for those in need.
The credit union is hosting its sixth-annual food drive throughout the month of February. People are invited to drop of non-perishable food items — including peanut butter, canned foods, fruit juice, boxed pasta and rice — at any of Georgia United's 19 branch locations.
"Georgia United is committed to serving our communities," said Georgia United Director of Business and Community Development Kim Wall in a press release. "We understand that many food pantries run low after the holiday season. We created this program to run in February to help restock...
February 9th, 20183205Delta Community Credit Union recently came out on top in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2017-2018 Book of Lists.
The business journal's annual Book of Lists includes lists "of hundreds of the hottest area companies in their fields, by ranking," according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle website.
iThe publication includes lists such as Georgia's best places to work, Atlanta's 100 fastest growing private companies and, of course, Georgia's top 50 best credit unions.
Delta Community Credit union topped that list. The 360,703-member credit union also fell at no. 6 on the Atlanta Business Chronicle's best places to work list.
To...
February 7th, 20180127Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored Macon Volunteer Medical Clinic by contributing to the Sporting Clay Fun Shoot.
The Sporting Clay Fun Shoot is a competitive shooting event in Forsyth which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia. The event will be part of the medical clinic's 15-year celebration, providing healthcare to those in need in Bibb County.
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