March 27th, 2026030Birmingham, 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
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March 27th, 2026025Voted Best of Cobb: Best Credit Union
Cobb County, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce it has been named Best of Cobb 2026, an honor awarded by the Marietta Daily Journal and voted on by members of the local community.
This recognition highlights Credit Union of Georgia’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional financial services, personalized member care, and meaningful community impact throughout Cobb County.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Best of Cobb 2026,” said Brian Albrecht President/CEO “This award is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our members and...
March 27th, 2026018North 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, 2026015Dallas, 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, 2026017Indirect 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, 2026020Virginia Credit Union is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Blacksburg branch at 200 N Main St., marking a significant milestone as the first new branch location to open in the credit union's expanded service territory following the successful merger with Member One Federal Credit Union. The anticipated opening date is March 30. Watch for an official opening announcement on the credit union’s social channels.
The 3,700-square-foot branch also features a drive-thru with a multifunction ATM and two walk-up multifunction ATMs. The location also includes a 2,400-square-foot community room.
The Blacksburg location represents...
March 27th, 2026017LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union members now have access to enhanced investment guidance, digital tools and personalized financial planning through a new relationship with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., a leading financial services firm.
The credit union announced that Addition Financial Wealth Management, supported by Raymond James, will offer members a comprehensive suite of financial planning and investment services designed to support long-term financial wellbeing.
Services available through Addition Financial Wealth Management include:
Retirement planning
Portfolio management
Investment...
March 27th, 2026029Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union recently introduced new treasury management tools for small businesses.
“We believe we now offer the most complete treasury management suite available from a credit union in the state,” said Alex Bumpers, Avadian’s Vice President of Commercial and Business Services. “These services show that credit unions like Avadian can deliver sophisticated financial tools while still providing the personal service small business members value.”
Launched in coordination with Avadian’s new Commercial Analysis Checking account, these treasury management tools help businesses optimize their cash...
March 27th, 2026021Columbus, Ga. – Kinetic Credit Union is proud to celebrate its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of serving members and strengthening the community.
Founded on March 19, 1956, Kinetic has remained committed to putting members first. To commemorate this milestone, the credit union will distribute a one-time $70 Member Dividend to eligible members.
The $70 deposit was made on March 19, 2026 — the official anniversary of the credit union’s founding — as a way to honor the people who have made 70 years of success possible.
“Celebrating 70 years is a significant milestone, and we’re proud to share it by giving back...
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