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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, 2022251Pensacola, 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, 20222182DELRAY 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, 20221137MIRAMAR, 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...
May 18th, 2022361Students at Maynard Jackson High School recently ended their school day with a deeper knowledge of real-world finances thanks to a visit from Center Parc Credit Union® -- a division of APCU® -- Membership Development Coordinator Aneka Battle.
“Aneka really engaged students about the financial topics they’re going to need to deal with in the next few years,” said Andrea Stephens, a MJHS science teacher whose students attended the lecture. “We pride ourselves on molding well-rounded young adults at MJHS and financial wellness is such a huge part of becoming a healthy, well-adjusted adult.”
Unfortunately, many U.S. teens...
May 17th, 20222127Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to introduce a new employee recognition program to show appreciation to their star employees. This new program will take the place of Manager/Employee of the Quarter, and will enable them to recognize more employees throughout the year.
New award types will include quarterly winners in the following categories: Star Leader, Star Producer and Star Performer. One employee from each of these categories recognized throughout the year in this new program will be named Star Leader of the Year, Star Producer of the Year and Star Performer of the Year.
Congratulations to these first...
May 17th, 2022267DULUTH, GA (May 16, 2022) – The Georgia United Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Georgia United Credit Union, donated $10,000 in relief funds to the Ukrainian Credit Unions Displacement Fund sponsored by the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. Georgia United joined with other credit unions across the country to help support Ukraine credit union members and staff displaced by war.
The Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund directs support to immediate humanitarian needs triggered by Russia’s continued targeting of civilians, which has caused a crisis for those still in Ukraine and millions of Ukrainian refugees who have...
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