October 13th, 2026018NEENAH, Wis., Oct. 13, 2026 — After nearly 80 years as Badger Globe Credit Union, the Neenah-based financial cooperative is now Linden Credit Union.
The new name reflects how the credit union’s membership has grown beyond its original roots while the organization remains the same local, member-owned credit union.
Founded in 1947, the credit union began when nine Badger Globe mill workers pooled $9 to establish a financial cooperative for employees and their families. For decades, the Badger Globe name reflected the people the credit union was created to serve.
In 2025, membership expanded to include anyone who lives, works or attends...
October 13th, 2026016North Augusta, SC – On October 15, 2026, SRP Federal Credit Union and credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day ®, an annual event commemorating the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 78th anniversary of this annual event, which will be celebrated under the theme of “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World.”
Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for more than 400 million members in over 100 countries worldwide. More than 67,000 credit unions...
October 13th, 202608October cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program as DE looks ahead to virtual learning and an expanded 2027
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 53 leaders from across the United States as the newest Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) of 2026. The group earned their designation after completing the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education™ (DE) program on October 9.
Delivered as an immersive week-long, in-person experience, the DE program offers a transformative learning journey designed to...
October 13th, 202609North Augusta, SC – The SRP Foundation is pleased to announce that Lori Cefus has accepted the role of Executive Director of the organization. In her new role, Cefus will lead the continued advancement of the SRP Foundation’s initiatives in the communities it serves.
Established in 2024, the SRP Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization built upon the values and longstanding community commitment of SRP Federal Credit Union. The Foundation is dedicated to creating long-term impact in the areas of education, housing, healthcare, and human services.
Cefus brings 19 years of experience with SRP to the Foundation, having...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but protecting 146 million Americans from fraud and scams is a year-round priority for credit unions. To ensure credit unions are equipped with the tools and resources needed to effectively educate members and staff on prevention and response efforts, America’s Credit Unions has launched a Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Vendor Risk Resources hub.
“With fraud impacting millions of Americans and costing the U.S. billions of dollars each year, our focus is on supporting our membership with timely information and guidance to protect themselves and their...
October 7th, 2026013High school seniors can apply for one of twenty $2,000 scholarships by submitting an essay by November 30, 2026
Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is now accepting applications for its 36th annual Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship. This year, LMCU is asking high school seniors to write about the "influencers" in their lives. These aren't the ones with the most followers. They're the people, experiences, and ideas that have made a lasting difference. LMCU will award twenty $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation at a college, university, or trade school. The program honors Lloyd F. Hutt, the...
October 6th, 2026010SRP Federal Credit Union Celebrates Teller Appreciation Week
North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize the vital contributions of tellers and virtual tellers throughout the organization during Teller Appreciation Week.
Teller Appreciation Week is celebrated at financial institutions across the United States annually, starting the first Monday of October. Whether serving members behind the teller line or connecting digitally through Virtual Teller ATMs, tellers are the frontline ambassadors of SRP Federal Credit Union, providing friendly and helpful service with every transaction.
Across SRP’s branches and...
October 6th, 2026216Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers custom plan design, consulting, implementation, and ongoing plan support for financial institutions, recently promoted both Shirley McMillan and Tom Sievewright to serve in the role of Senior Director, Executive Benefits.
“We’re excited about the strong growth we’ve seen in ALM First Executive Benefits and look forward to continuing to enhance depositories’ talent strategies through plans that are structured to align with their overall objectives,” says Mike Ensweiler, President of ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC. and Principal of ALM...
October 6th, 202609North Augusta, SC – A leader known for lifting others up is now getting a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to celebrate Chief Development Officer Shana Reid, who was named the 2026 Woman Who EmpowHers Award recipient by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce during its Women in Business EmpowHer Showcase on Sept. 29.
Selected from nine nominees, Reid was recognized for her exceptional leadership, commitment to creating opportunities for others, and dedication to supporting the professional growth and development of those around her.
As Chief Development Officer, Reid provides strategic...
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