February 24th, 2023183Kennesaw, GA – February 24, 2023 – Credit Union of Georgia is a proud participant in America Saves Week, an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability, such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, retirement, and reducing debt. America Saves Week will run February 27, 2023 – March 3, 2023.
Throughout the week of February 27th, Credit Union of Georgia will be sharing Savings Tips on their social media platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, to help build a financially...
February 23rd, 2023154Mobile, AL – New Horizons Credit Union is a proud participant in National America Saves Week, February 27 – March 3, 2023, a national movement to encourage consumers to make a savings goal and pledge. New Horizons Credit Union will spread the saving message and urge its members and the local community to take a personal pledge and make savings a habit and automatic.
To help further the saving movement, New Horizons Credit Union partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness which offers members free budgeting resources, webinars, and debt management tools designed to help develop savings goals and build credit. These resources are...
February 23rd, 2023055Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is honored to provide a donation to Taylor County Middle/High School for $1,000 to support their 21st Century Viking Pride Robotics team as they head to the state robotics competition.
The robotics team comprised of middle and high school students is still fairly new, having only been in existence for four seasons. Robins Financial recently learned about the team’s journey to compete and some of the obstacles they had faced. The students have held numerous fundraisers in an effort to raise enough money for their team to compete. Robins Financial was able to provide a monetary donation...
February 22nd, 2023057Madison, Wis. – Twenty-nine of the credit union industry’s most innovative leaders come together to form the newest cohort of the Filene i3 Program. This year saw the highest number of applications in the program’s 19-year history. Filene i3 is a two-year innovation leadership program equipping top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the credit union of the 21st Century.
“It is our pleasure to welcome the next generation of credit union leaders into Filene Research Institute’s i3 program,” said Filene’s President & CEO, Mark Meyer. “We are thrilled to have each of these...
February 21st, 2023050February 20, 2023 – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) and VIDA STYLE are collaborating to launch “Re-Gowned To Give,” a new initiative at this year’s 2023 Foundation Dinner Presenting the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Guests at the event will be invited to consign their gowns and donate the proceeds from the sales to support the Foundation’s work to improve people’s financial lives.
VIDA STYLE is owned and operated by veteran credit union industry executive Alicia Valencia Erb and is committed to a sustainable economy in which clothing is reused to eliminate waste and pollution.
“I am thrilled to...
February 21st, 20230175SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Mr. Bob Bigger has been named as the new AVP of Commercial Lending. His primary responsibilities in this role will be overseeing the Commercial Lenders, Credit Administration/Underwriting, and the Loan Processing teams that comprise the division.
Mr. Bigger has worked in financial institutions for 34 years and began his career at SRP FCU two years ago as the Commercial Lending Portfolio Manager. He has a diverse background in the field with positions that have included check processing operations, Finance, Loan Underwriting, Mortgage Loan Officer, Commercial Loan Officer, and Commercial Loan...
February 16th, 2023168Pensacola, Fla. (February 16, 2022) – Pen Air® Credit Union invites you to participate in a seven-month financial wellness competition -NOW! Applications for the 2023 NOW Program are officially available.
Pen Air sees financial wellness as a team effort. Let us help you gain a better understanding of your income and expenses while forming healthier spending habits. On average, participating NOW Teams have decreased debt by over $30,000 and increased their savings by $18,000.
“As a NOW Advisor, it’s my role to provide our members with the knowledge and resources to reach their financial goals,” said Katelyn Martorana, Learning and...
February 16th, 2023083Kennesaw, GA – February 16, 2023 – Credit Union of Georgia is excited to host a free Home Buying 101 Webinar on Thursday, March 16th beginning at 6pm. During this webinar, Credit Union of Georgia mortgage experts will provide you with detailed information on the following home buying topics including:
• Where to Start in the Home Buying Process
• How Much Home You Can Afford
• Credit Score Requirements
• Home Appraisals
• Importance of a Home Inspection
• Navigating the Closing Process
• & Much More!
Credit Union of Georgia is also currently offering a Free Home Appraisal*when you finance or refinance your...
February 15th, 20230116DULUTH, GA (February 15, 2023) - Underscoring the organization’s commitment to cultivating talent within its ranks, Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Drew Brannon to vice president of retail delivery.
In his new role, Brannon, who most recently served as director of retail operations, has oversight of Georgia United’s branch network and is responsible for leading the retail team’s engagement with the credit union’s diverse membership. He will focus on loan growth, increased deposits, growing membership and delivering exceptional service that helps members obtain their financial goals.
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