May 24th, 2022263Canton, GA – May 23, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia’s Cherokee Area Manager, Jason Blakey, received the Superintendent’s Game Changer Award for Instructional Advocacy, presented by the Cherokee County School Districts Superintendent, Brian Hightower.
Four awards are presented each year: Instructional Excellence to a classroom teacher, Instructional Leadership to a school or district leader, Instructional Support, to an employee who serves in a support staff role, and Instructional Advocacy to a non-CCSD employee.
Blakey began his career with the Credit Union in 2008 and currently serves as the Cherokee Area Manager where he...
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Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is committed to investing in the future of their younger members and recently announced their 2022 scholarship winners.
“Each year, Robins Financial is dedicated to empowering the future of our younger members and recently awarded a $2,000 scholarship to 20 high school seniors,” said Hillary Bobbitt, Marketing Programs Coordinator with Robins Financial Credit Union. “We believe that the education of our community’s youth is a solid investment in our community’s future. This is the 25th year that we have presented this scholarship to graduating seniors and we have given over...
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TALLAHASSEE, FL– First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local students and MyWay checking account members Bryce Cummings and Kendall Williams. This year marks the seventh year First Commerce’s national award-winning MyWay Checking program, created exclusively for 18- to 29-year-olds, has awarded scholarships which can be used toward higher education expenses to local students. Cummings, a graduating senior at Lincoln High School, will attend Tuskegee University in Alabama in the Fall and plans to study Engineering. Williams is currently attending Florida A & M...
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(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
The two recipients are Elvin Ebby from Columbus High School and Tanner Nelson from Columbus High School. Elvin plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology while majoring in Computer Science. Tanner plans to attend the University of Georgia while majoring in Biology/Pre-med.
“Elvin and Tanner are dedicated students and deserving recipients of the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic scholarship,” said Mark Littleton, President and CEO. “Mr. Mahoney was...
May 19th, 2022250Pensacola, Fla. (May 19, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) infuses over $100,000 into local military events and organizations.
“Over the past 86 years, Pen Air has expanded our reach and growth throughout the markets we serve,” says Pam Hatt, Vice President of Marketing for Pen Air Federal Credit Union. “We haven’t forgotten how it all started and are proud of where we came from. It’s important to us to give back, paying respect to our civil service and military roots, supporting those who protect our freedom each and every day.”
Benefitting organizations celebrate, provide aid, and honor service members, as...
May 18th, 2022248Pensacola, Fla. (May 18, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) Big Little duo receive BIG accolades from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS). Big Sister Jill Cumbia was recently named the 2022 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year while Little Sister Cassady was selected as a 2022 BBBS LEAP Start Scholarship recipient.
“We are so grateful for the partnership with Pen Air Federal Credit Union and mentors, like Jill Cumbia,” says Jessica Prather, Continuing Education Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. “The final years of high school are such an important and delicate time for these...
May 18th, 20222180DELRAY BEACH, FL. (5/18/22) – iTHINK Financial is excited to announce that they have launched Early Direct Deposit, a new, free service for members to access their paycheck up to one day early.
iTHINK Financial members with direct deposit can now get their paycheck up to one business day early. This free service enables members to go paperless and avoid the hassle of depositing checks. Members can save time with fewer trips to the branch, get quicker access to their money and lower the risk of identity theft. To get this service a direct deposit is required with an iTHINK Financial account, and members can track their pay by setting up...
May 18th, 20221136MIRAMAR, Fla. – (May 18, 2022) – As the cost of everyday items continue to soar, three area college students will have fewer worries when it comes to their college tuition thanks to scholarships provided by Tropical Financial Credit Union. This year, the South Florida credit union awarded three scholarships totaling $10,000--one grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 awards to deserving students.
This is the 10th year of the program created to help local students further their education. The scholarship winners are:
Shannon Feerick-Hillenbrand is the recipient of TFCU’s $5,000 scholarship. She will graduate this year from...
May 18th, 20223128Miami, FL (May 19, 2022) – Miami Firefighters Federal Credit Union, a Miami-based credit union, wishes to announce the retirement of Patrick (“Pat”) Totten as the credit union’s President & CEO.
Pat has served in his current role since June 2010, and is a dynamic leader with proven success in credit unions, banking, insurance, and the wireless telecommunications industries. He has a history of reorganizing and revitalizing businesses to improve financial performance, operations, and stakeholder value.
“During Mr. Totten’s leadership of the credit union, he made innovative and substantial contributions to the credit...
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