September 8th, 2021532Ozark, Ala. (September 7, 2021) All In Credit Union partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Alabama to provide the Bee the Boss Program. This program teaches business principles and how to be their own boss to elementary and middle school students.
During the course, students were given a “loan” from the Credit Union to purchase a Boys and Girls Club logo item that they could sell to make money. They learned how to write a business plan, complete a loan application, calculate interest, prepare a budget and marketing plan and sell their product. At the end of the program, students were allowed to use the profits they made...
August 31st, 20212114MOBILE, AL (August 20, 2021) — New Horizons Credit Union has established a special Charity Account that will help raise funds for the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Ida and has set up a link to CUAID which offers assistance to affected Credit Union people through the National Credit Union Foundation.
When a disaster strikes, the American Red Cross is there to provide compassionate care to those in need. They live a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. American Red Cross comes in with roll up sleeves to help assist communities rebuild and teach life-saving skills so our...
August 31st, 2021496ORLANDO, FL (August 2021) – On July 23, McCoy Federal Credit Union’s Business Development and
Marketing team partnered with the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) to conduct real life budget and expense
simulations of families and individuals for Financial Education Day at the Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida.
The YEP attendees used McCoy’s work books to discover their disposable income. They were then given their
“monthly pay check” to pay the “vendors of life” such as the mortgage company, utilities, insurance and groceries.
Seeing the physical money dwindle gave impact to their budgeting work sheet and taught...
August 31st, 2021287ORLANDO, FL (August 2021) – McCoy Federal Credit Union joined credit unions throughout the nation for
the #ILOVEMYCREDITUNION social media blitz on July 30. Posters were distributed company wide in Central
Florida with decorated slips of paper to encourage members and colleagues to “Tell Your Story.”
McCoy received an overwhelming 200 written testimonials mirroring these members’ viewpoints:
• “Thank you so much for always being able to help me when I need you. I feel safe and secure because of you guys!”
• “When I was poor 25 years ago, McCoy helped me rebuild my credit and savings. I will never leave McCoy!”
•...
August 31st, 20214113ORLANDO, FL (August 2021) – McCoy Federal Credit Union opened its 14th Central Florida location on Wednesday, August 4, in Hamlin, the center of the growing community of Horizon West in Southwest Orange County. The new branch is situated at 15402 Waterbird Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 along Hamlin Groves Trail—south of New Independence Parkway and adjacent to SR 429—and welcomes residents with a whole new look.
The building’s modern concept features a bright, welcoming lobby area; suspended, cloud-like lighting fixtures; and an open
floorplan with spacious teller counters that encourage conversation. A light color palette that...
August 27th, 20213127Lake Mary, Fla. (August 25, 2021) – As the UCF Knights charge onto the field this season, many of the student-athletes will have secured endorsements through the new Name Image and Likeness (NIL) laws. This fall, Addition Financial will kick off a brand partnership with UCF’s starting quarterback, Dillon Gabriel.
“Addition Financial is proud to partner with our hometown quarterback and support our Knights this fall,” said Katie Thomason, Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships. “Athletes like Dillon Gabriel are a shining example to our community, and we are excited to align our brands through this...
August 24th, 20212150For the third year in a row, Avadian Credit Union was named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Alabama,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian Credit Union. “It’s exciting to know that our employees feel we’ve created a great place to work. We have such a dedicated team of talented individuals, and we are so thankful to them for the ways they’ve continue to adapt to the challenges we continue to face with the COVID-19 pandemic as they continue to go above and beyond in serving...
August 20th, 20212254The Employee of the Year Award is in honor of one of our employees Melanie Berman, who lost her battle cancer some years ago. Melanie truly embodied the credit union spirit. Many members, to this day, recall fond memories of Melanie as members were her priority and she excelled at providing member service.
Each year, at our Annual Meeting we present this coveted award. Broward HealthCare Federal Credit Union employees nominate one person they feel embodies the credit union movement and lives up to the standards set by Melanie Berman. We ask to not only nominate one person, but why they are being nominated.
Khalilah won with an...
August 19th, 2021289ATLANTA (Aug. 17, 2021) – Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with $8.6 billion in assets, will open a new branch in Woodstock, Georgia in early 2022. It will be the credit union’s 29th branch in metro Atlanta and second in Cherokee County, one of 16 metro Atlanta counties it serves.
The branch, located at 285 Molly Lane near the intersection of I-575 and Highway 92, offers convenient access for residents of Acworth, Kennesaw and Marietta, as well as historic downtown Woodstock. It is adjacent to a wide range of shopping, entertainment and dining venues.
“We are excited by...
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