May 18th, 2023151In 2022, Filene Research Institute ran the first Credit Union Innovation Success Study with 5,225 credit union members. Because it replicates the American Innovation Index methodology, results allow comparison with the most innovative companies ranked in the larger U.S.-based study.
Results show that when compared to companies across the U.S. economy, credit unions place slightly below average on their Innovation Index scores. Credit unions also scored average on perceptions of social innovation, but they rank higher than most financial services firms.
“What makes this effort unique is that innovativeness is determined by users of...
May 18th, 2023190(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The two recipients are Lauren Cruickshank from Columbus High School and Georgia King from Smiths Station High School. Lauren plans to attend Harvard University while majoring in Government. Her goal is to attend Harvard University School of Law. Georgia plans to attend Auburn University while majoring in History. Her goal is to become a Curator.
“Mr. Mahoney was passionate about community, education and investing in our youth,” said Mark Littleton, President and CEO....
May 12th, 2023356ATLANTA, GA - The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today an extension of its current partnership with Associated Credit Union (ACU), one of the largest credit unions headquartered in Georgia. The Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based company has been a strategic marketing partner of SRTA since 2019.
A benefit of the extended partnership with SRTA is a new, co-branded Visa credit card, the first of its kind in the tolling/transportation industry in Georgia. Now available to new and existing customers, the Visa card design will showcase the ACU and Peach Pass logos along with the winding road graphic from the Peach Pass...
May 11th, 2023580May, 10, 2023 _ The Redstone Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has announced that Rick Hempstead will join its Board effective immediately.
Hempstead is vice president of finance and treasurer of IronMountain Solutions, a technology solutions company located in Huntsville, AL. He currently serves as a member of both the Supervisory and Asset Liability Committees of the Board. He also previously served on the Board’s Member Connections Committee.
Dave Hargrove, chairman of the Board of Directors, said he welcomes Hempstead to the volunteer Board and looks forward to working with him to continue to serve Redstone’s members and...
May 11th, 2023174Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to recognize their quarterly Star Employees. Award types include winners in the following categories: Star Leader, Star Producer Star Performer and Rising Star. Employees are selected based on their outstanding qualities and contributions toward Robins Financial’s mission of being Member Focused, Financial Partners, Community Proud.
Congratulations to the 2023 first quarter employees recognized through the Star Employees Recognition Program.
Star Leaders of the Quarter
Amanda McKleroy, Card Services Manager
Kim Young, Operations Manager
Star Performers...
May 10th, 2023140Irvine, CA, May 9, 2023 – Origence, the nation’s leading credit union lending technology provider, and Zest AI, the leader in automating underwriting with more accurate and inclusive lending insights, have announced the launch of Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting model for credit union automotive lenders, available exclusively through Origence. This partnership expansion follows Origence’s investment participation in Zest AI’s most recent funding round.
Zest Auto elevates the two companies’ existing partnership. The partnership also includes the integration of Zest AI’s machine learning (AI) underwriting technology with...
May 10th, 2023339Pensacola, FL. (May 10, 2023) - The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) received $50,000 thanks to the 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held at the end of March at Scenic Hills Country Club. The Friends of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Inc., (FNMCRS) a 501(c)(3) organization facilitated by Pen Air Credit Union (Pen Air).
To date, the local community has helped raise more than $600,000 to further the mission of NMCRS at Naval Air Station Pensacola. For twenty-three years, the credit union has hosted an annual charity golf tournament to raise funds on behalf of the society who is unable to solicit their own funding. The...
May 9th, 2023049Chipley, FL (May 2023) – Community South Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant. This grant was developed to provide funding for unique projects focused on STEAM that enhance the classroom experience beyond the normal curriculum. This year, the credit union awarded five grants for a total of $5,500 to winners in Holmes, Washington, and Jackson counties. Each educator was awarded a funding amount based on their individual project proposals.
“This year the entries were more impressive than ever!” said Jan Page, CEO of Community South. “It’s exciting to see the awareness...
May 8th, 2023142MADISON, WI (May 8, 2023) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) opened general registration for its Workshop 2023 event today.
The immersive learning event will take place in El Paso, Texas, October 10 – 13, 2023. GECU, headquartered in El Paso, is partnering with the Foundation as a host credit union. Coopera Consulting, Inclusiv and National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP) are also event partners, adding value to the event with strategic and on-site support.
Workshop 2023 will leverage the framework of the Foundation’s signature Development Education (DE) program—collaborative...
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