June 25th, 2026030PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Smiley to Director of Business Lending.
Smiley brings more than 20 years of lending and financial services experience to the role and has served as Business Lending Manager since joining Innovations three years ago. Throughout his tenure, he has played a key role in expanding the credit union’s business lending services, strengthening relationships with local business owners, and helping businesses throughout Northwest Florida access the financing solutions they need to grow and succeed.
As Director of Business Lending, Smiley will lead...
June 25th, 2026034TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. This initiative, designed to empower and invest in the higher education of deserving students within the Alabama ONE family, continues to demonstrate the credit union’s commitment to fostering growth and supporting our community’s future leaders.
The scholarship program offers a variety of opportunities tailored to meet diverse educational needs. From community college support to scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the program reflects Alabama ONE’s dedication to inclusive...
June 24th, 2026016Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is inviting the community to join in celebrating America’s 250th birthday with in-branch festivities and an exciting summer promotion. The celebration will kick off July 1 and July 2, when each branch will offer complimentary cookies and patriotic-themed swag.
From July 1 through Aug. 31, Eglin FCU will host its “Cruise on in for America’s 250th Celebration Giveaway,” offering the public the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a five-day, four-night cruise vacation for two to Mexico, the Bahamas or the western Caribbean. Twelve winners, one per branch, will be randomly...
June 24th, 2026025SnackStock 2026 highlights the power of community in supporting patients during treatment
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, has successfully completed SnackStock 2026, collecting more than 8,100 individually packaged snacks to support cancer patients receiving treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
Throughout the month of May, SnackStock brought together individuals, families, and businesses from across the Pensacola area to meet a simple but meaningful need. Donation sites at PenAir branches and Blue Wahoos home games made it easy...
June 18th, 2026034TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates today announces its Board of Directors has appointed John Bratsakis as CEO, following a comprehensive national search conducted by Sterling | Martin. Bratsakis will lead the organization and its affiliated companies, building on The League’s strong foundation of advocacy, collaboration, innovation and services to member credit unions.
Throughout his career, Bratsakis has successfully led trade associations and financial institutions, including most recently serving as President and CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association. He brings more than 35 years of executive...
June 18th, 2026019ORLANDO, FL – The credit union community came together during ENGAGE 2026 for the Night of Miracles Gala, raising more than $1,000,000 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
The gala brought together 450 credit union leaders, partners, and supporters for an evening that blended celebration with purpose. The event featured live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and powerful storytelling that highlighted the impact of Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids). Attendees connected around a shared commitment to expanding access to life-saving care and critical resources for children in...
June 18th, 2026036ORLANDO, FL – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors following The League Annual Business Meeting held Thursday, June 11, during ENGAGE 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The Board includes officers elected during the meeting and directors representing affiliated credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
The League Board of Directors is composed of credit union Presidents and CEOs representing affiliated credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. Directors serve staggered terms and help guide the strategic direction of The League and its continued efforts to...
June 18th, 2026043ORLANDO, FL – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates concluded its ENGAGE 2026 Conference on Friday, June 12, in Orlando, Florida. The event welcomed more than 1,200 attendees and brought together credit union leaders, volunteers, professionals, and vendors from across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia for four days of collaboration, education, and innovation.
ENGAGE 2026 featured more than 30 educational sessions and hosted nearly 200 exhibit booths, creating a dynamic environment for learning, networking, and idea-sharing.
“What makes ENGAGE impactful is not just what’s presented on stage, but what happens in the...
June 18th, 2026023Orlando, FL –The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates is proud to announce the public release of the You Own It Campaign Toolkit, a new resource designed to celebrate and elevate one of the credit union movement’s most defining characteristics – its cooperative structure. The toolkit provides credit unions with ready-to-use materials to help communicate the value of member ownership and strengthen awareness of what makes credit unions unique.
The You Own It Campaign is a footprint-wide effort to increase awareness of the credit union difference – namely, the member ownership that drives economic impact, community reinvestment,...
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