December 14th, 2022468BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Dec. 14, 2022) – America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) announced today President and CEO Bill Connor was awarded the 2022 United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Mervyn H. Sterne Memorial Award for his leadership efforts during UWCA’s annual Pacesetter Campaign.
Raising more than $10.5 million in his role as Pacesetter Chair, Connor received this award as the individual that made the most significant contribution to the success of the campaign. Alongside his Pacesetter Campaign Team, Connor assisted 53 area companies as they conducted employee campaigns throughout the summer of 2022. A total of...
December 14th, 2022233Daleville, Ala. (December 13, 2022) — All In Credit Union has been named the winner of the 2022 CARE Award at the Alabama Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame & Awards Luncheon.
The CARE Award recognizes an individual or business not directly affiliated with a club organization that has provided outstanding support to their local Boys & Girls Clubs. Each year, an employee from All In teaches the Credit Union’s original entrepreneurial training program called “Bee the Boss.” The program, which has become a staple in the club, provides business basics and funding from All In to help students with the purchase of products to...
December 13th, 2022544TALLAHASSEE, FL – Starting and sustaining a successful business has always been a cornerstone of the American dream. A record 5.4 million new businesses were started in 2021 and the number continues to grow. However, continual economic and workforce disruptions are presenting unique challenges for local business owners.
In the 9th Annual Power Forward Speaker Series, co-presented by First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU Office of Research, Spencer Rascoff will talk about the adversity he faced in co-founding and building startup tech businesses Hotwire and Zillow, and how he grew them into multimillion and multibillion-dollar...
December 13th, 2022333Daleville, Ala. (December 13, 2022) – All In Credit Union has announced the winners of the second season of the organization’s All In 2 Finances Challenge. Throughout the six-month challenge, finalists worked with All In Financial Coaches to improve their credit scores, increase savings and reduce debt. They also shared their journeys online to help others gain a better understanding of how to improve their finances.
The Season 2 All In 2 Finances winners are:
1st Place: Joshua and Diana Mayhue of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
2nd Place: Kaitlyn Howard of Mobile, Ala.
3rd Place: Cassandra Tart of Enterprise, Ala.
4th Place:...
December 13th, 2022332Birmingham, Ala. – On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Avadian Credit Union announced the formation of the Avadian Foundation and awarded the first grants to organizations in the state of Alabama that are addressing needs in four key areas identified as the focus for the Foundation.
“We formed the Foundation as an outgrowth of our commitment to helping people,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian. “We want to support the financial well-being of the people in the communities around us to create a more inclusive future for all by investing in affordable housing, financial health, small business development and education across our...
December 13th, 2022259Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that they are once again distributing a Member Rebate. The credit union paid just over $18 million in Member Rebates to qualifying members on December 13, 2022. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Robins Financial has given back to members. Since 2017, Robins Financial has given back over $92 million to members through their Member Rebate.
The active participation of both borrowers and savers contributed to the overall success of the credit union in 2022. When the credit union does well, the members share those benefits. The Member Rebate was based on many...
December 13th, 2022442Panama City, Florida (December 13, 2022) — Tyndall Federal Credit Union returned 13.7 million of profits back to its members. The payout was given to more than 70,000 qualifying members and deposited directly into their savings accounts. Individual amounts were calculated based on participation with the credit union and ranged from $70 to $420.
Tyndall has returned more than $40 million back to its members as profit-sharing and storm aid over the last five years. 41% more people received a Tyndall profit share in 2022 versus 2021.
“We’re able to deliver value year after year because we don’t waste our members’ money,” said...
December 12th, 2022449Kennesaw – December 7, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia is hosting a local pet supply drive, collecting donations for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue. The last day to donate items will be Monday, December 19th at 5:00pm. Area residents are invited to make a difference in our local four-legged community by donating to the pet supply drive, helping Credit Union of Georgia and Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue keep our furry friends fed, warm, and happy! Donations can be dropped off at your nearest Credit Union of Georgia location.
Mostly Mutts’ wish list can be found on MostlyMutts.org, Amazon.com, and Chewy.com. A few donation ideas are dog...
December 9th, 2022220Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union will be giving back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. They selected different organizations throughout the counties they serve to receive a monetary donation that will help provide a little extra magic during the holiday season. The following organizations received a donation during the first week:
Kids Yule Love in Macon
Baldwin County Department of Family & Children Services in Milledgeville
Feed the City in Fort Valley
Abilities Discovered in Warner Robins
Houston County Department of Family & Children Services in Warner...
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