April 1st, 2026024MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the role of CUES Board Chair effective April 1, 2026, following the retirement of immediate past Board Chair Richard Romero, who has served the CUES board with distinction for six years.
Robnett was elected to the CUES board in 2020 and appointed Vice Chair in 2023. He brings extensive experience in credit union governance as well as fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership. In his new role, he will guide the board as the organization continues advancing leadership development across the credit union...
April 1st, 2026043North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide recognized as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, an annual competition hosted by America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council that recognizes excellence in credit union marketing.
SRP received recognition in the following categories:
New Event (Category’s Best winner) – “Walking with Confidence: SRP Shoe Giveaway”
Product or Promotional Video – “Great Stories Start Small”
Brand Awareness – “Spotted Program”
America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners...
April 1st, 2026017MADISON, WI — Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing 18 U.S. states and one Canadian province, these rising professionals are stepping into a dynamic leadership experience designed to sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate their impact.
Delivered in partnership with Currency Marketing, the CUES Emerge program offers free, high-impact leadership development through interactive Virtual Classroom sessions and collaborative Mastermind groups. Along the way, participants connect with industry experts and peers, gaining fresh perspectives and...
April 1st, 2026031Venue: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza
4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
April 16-17, 2026!
Tampa, Florida : The 4th Annual Credit Union Data Connect is back and more impactful than ever. This must‑attend credit union conference explores how Data, AI, Marketing, and Analytics drive smarter strategies, building stronger teams, and delivering better member experiences across every department.
CU Data Connect was founded four years ago as an idea by Sankul Seth, a credit union leader with 15 plus years of experience focused on innovative solutions for the credit union industry. The conference was created to do more than talk...
March 27th, 2026036Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and AmFirst’s first-ever Category’s Best recognition.
AmFirst received the following recognition: • Category’s Best - Audience Specific Marketing • Ongoing Event • Brand Storytelling & Purpose Video • Educational Video • Social Short-Form Videos • Social Short-Form Videos
America’s Credit...
March 27th, 2026019North Augusta, SC – More than 550 vehicles lined up at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Saturday, March 14 for Shred Fest, a community event hosted by SRP for secure document disposal.
With three shred trucks from Augusta Data Storage, Shred Fest accepted, processed, and securely disposed of 17,780 pounds of unwanted documents, mail, and paperwork from participants.
Employees across SRP’s branches and departments joined together to serve the community at Shred Fest. From registering visitors to loading bins with documents, 36 SRP team members dedicated their Saturday morning to ensuring the event’s...
March 27th, 2026017Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The industry-leading conference closed with a general session on Applying the Playbook: A Strategic Decision Capstone.
Other general sessions on the final day of the conference included an informative presentation on Impact-Driven Investment Strategies and an interactive discussion on Expanding Opportunity through Secondary Loan Markets.
The conference also included 25 in-depth sessions categorized into the learning tracks: Board, Fundamental, andFunds Management, which included two...
March 27th, 2026024Indirect lending is more than a loan channel. It is one of the most important paths to meeting new members where they begin their financial journey. Auto purchases still take place primarily at the dealership, which means the lender that can approve and fund the fastest has a distinct advantage. What matters today is how well each part of the lending process connects into one smooth experience.
The recent research report, Smart credit union lending for inclusive growth, highlights how much lending has changed for credit unions. Members now start applications in multiple places. They begin in branches, online, at dealerships, and even...
March 27th, 2026020Group of Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program graduates will help strengthen the future of the DE community
MADISON, Wis. — The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural Credit Union Development Education (DE) Alumni Advisory Group, a new initiative designed to strengthen engagement across the DE alumni community and elevate the program’s impact as alumni advocate for improved financial well-being within their organizations and communities.
The inaugural advisory group brings together ten DE graduates from across the credit union movement to support innovative alumni experiences, expand...
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