August 4th, 2020088First Florida Credit Union recently earned the distinction of being one of the Best Companies to Work For in Florida. This is the seventh time the credit union has been named to the list, which is published annually by Florida Trend magazine.
The company was the only credit union awarded the designation within the mid-sized category, where it ranked eighth out of 31 diverse businesses across the state. Michelle Troha, senior vice president of marketing at First Florida Credit Union, said leadership at the organization is grateful to be recognized by the magazine once again.
"At First Florida Credit Union, we work diligently to create...
August 3rd, 20201105All In Credit Union has been ranked as one of the top 50 most efficient credit unions in the country with assets greater than $500 million according to CULytics, a data management platform that serves the credit union industry.
“Some of the most efficient credit unions at the top of the list are online or located in a single city. By contrast, All In Credit Union is ranked at number 16 while also serving a large geographic region with 25 locations, which makes this ranking even more impressive,” said Charlie Mingus, Chairman of the Board for All In Credit Union.
All In was cited as one of the top 50 most efficient credit unions...
July 23rd, 202011490Credit unions across the southeast have been remaining vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions' first priority is keeping members and staff safe and healthy. To that end, many have put in place measures to promote social distancing. Below, we've compiled a list of credit unions enacting social distancing. Please note - this is not an exhaustive list. Check back frequently for updates.
Alabama
Family Savings Credit Union. On March 17, Family Savings CU in Gadsden closed lobbies in Alabama and Georgia, began testing employee temps before they were allowed in the buildings, required masks and...
July 22nd, 2020193McCoy Federal Credit Union and partners of 27 Community Connection recently sponsored Central Florida Take Steps, a virtual event in Orlando that raised $75,000 to support the initiatives of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Each year the foundation’s programs aid more than 250,000 people afflicted with irritable bowel disease (IBD) and furnish materials for over 40,000 medical professionals to stay abreast of breakthroughs. Communities in 50 US cities virtually stepped in their homes, schools and offices to stimulate funding for research for the causes, treatments and cures for IBD.
McCoy Federal Credit Union embodies the Credit...
July 16th, 202018759Credit unions across the southeast have been remaining vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions' first priority is helping members -- no matter what the situation. To that end, many have begun offering measures meant to aid members who may be struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. Below, we've compiled a list of credit unions in the southeast that are helping members in this way. Please note - this is not an exhaustive list. Check back frequently for updates.
Alabama
Alabama Credit Union: The credit union is allowing consumer loan borrowers to skip their next two loan payments....
July 15th, 20200105Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce Business Development Officer, Leigh Gant, will join the Leadership Gwinnett program this fall. This nine-month program will focus on many aspects of Gwinnett, help build relationships with active connectors and drive civic and social change for the betterment of the county.
This marks the 36th year of the Leadership Gwinnett program. A total of 42 community leaders were chosen to attend this respected program in the fall. Applicants were chosen through a competitive process to represent Gwinnett’s public, private, non-profit, business, health, education, legal and government entities....
July 8th, 20200160Delta Community Credit Union (DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with more than $6.9 billion in assets, has named Arpan Patel as Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, reporting to Chief Risk Officer Bill Buchanan.
“We are pleased to welcome Arpan to our established team of professionals,” said Buchanan. “His experience with large, complex institutions will be of great benefit as Delta Community continues to grow and further refine its risk management practices so we can continue offering our members excellent value and trustworthy financial service.”
Patel brings extensive risk management...
June 30th, 20200138Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia’s largest credit union with $6.8 billion in assets, will begin accepting applications for its 2021 Philanthropic Fund grant program on July 1.
Throughout 2021, the program will distribute a total of $125,000 to 20 non-profit organizations committed to the health and well-being of young people and financial literacy and education, including programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEM/STEAM).
Since its inception, the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund has invested $630,000 in 148 non-profit organizations that offer education, career training, and health and...
June 29th, 20202100Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, was honored at the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) 2020 Excellence in Marketing & Business Development Awards.
These awards recognize outstanding new marketing and business development programs with potential for application across the industry.
Tropical Financial Credit Union’s Get Beyond Money community took home the award for Excellence for Strategic Planning. This category highlights the work of the strategic marketer or business development professional. TFCU was the only credit union with assets above $500 million to win this prestigious...
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