March 12th, 2020070Georgia United Credit Union was recently named a Junior Achievement (JA) 100 Club member for the fourth consecutive year.
The JA 100 Club recognizes organizations that have 100 volunteers participate during the academic calendar year. JA partners with more than 200 organizations -- and only about 20 meet the 100 Club standards.
As of March, 106 Georgia United team members have volunteered at JA Centers, with a total number of volunteers projected to surpass 125 for the 2019-2020 academic calendar year. Georgia United is a longstanding partner and sponsor of Junior Achievement in Georgia, with focus in the Gwinnett, Atlanta, North...
March 11th, 20200118Coosa Valley Credit Union runs a regular feature called “Savings Corner” in local publication CoosaValleyNews.com. The credit union’s latest column deals with IRAs. Below is an excerpt from that feature:
Individual Retirement Accounts are personal savings plans that provide income tax advantages for people saving money for retirement. A Traditional IRA is a type of retirement plan that offers tax-deferred earnings and the possibility for tax-deductible contributions. These tax advantages make the traditional IRA a powerful tool in creating a balanced, long-term savings plan. A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that...
March 11th, 20202115Suncoast Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its first completely bilingual branch.
The branch, located in Tampa, Fla., features a staff fluent in both English and Spanish and offers marketing materials in both languages, according to a CUInsight article.
The new building was designed with industrial loft architecture in mind and features modern furnishings that blend with the style. Members visiting the branch can enjoy a coffee bar and free WiFi in an open/cafe style floor plan. The location also offers teller pods, vehicle and mortgage lending applications services and extended hours through walk up and drive up...
March 10th, 2020298Georgia United Foundation is still offering tax help to low and moderate income taxpayers in the Athens and Dalton communities.
The Foundation puts together the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program thanks to a longstanding partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, Dalton State College, the University of Georgia and Georgia United Credit Union.
Students from Dalton State and UGA who are IRS-certified tax preparers earn academic credit by participating in the program to help prepare taxes for low and moderate income taxpayers, without depreciatable assets, business losses or extensive stock transactions. As part of the...
March 10th, 20205129Achieva Credit Union recently co-sponsored a local '80s masquerade ball, the proceeds of which benefit Habitat for Humanity.
The North Port Divas hosted the ball from a country club in South Sarasota County, Fla., dressing in their 1980s finest, according to a Your Sun article. This wast the ninth ball the Divas have hosted -- and they managed to raise hundred for Habitat Against Humanity.
For more information, read the full Your Sun article here.
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March 9th, 2020193All In Credit Union has been helping with the up-keep on land the City of Dothan, Ala. donated to Hurricane Katrina survivors almost 15 years ago.
Dothan built up the subdivision of Diamond Grove Park with 14 homes to house Katrina evacuees, according to a WTVY Channel 4 article. Now, the Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity is responsible for upkeep of the land.
However, All In Credit Union recently saw what the Habitat for Humanity was doing and decided to help. The credit union gave Habitat a grant for $22,000 in repairs.
"Our mission is to enhance the lives of our members and community," Laurie Flanders, leader of sales and...
March 9th, 2020071Bread & Board Provisions, a popular Five Points restaurant, recently announced its intentions to open a new location at VyStar Credit Union's headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla.
The restaurant, known for fresh-baked artisanal breads and meats, will set up in a 2,200-square-foot specialty marketplace featuring seven other vendors, according to a First Coast News article. The other vendors include Good Dough, Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop, Bee Friends Farm, Layered: Cakes & Sweets by Anita Adams, Martin Coffee, Saturiwa Trading Company and Bark Urban Dog Boutique.
For more information, read the full First Coast News article...
March 6th, 20204346Female executives from both Georgia's Own Credit Union and Publix Employees Federal Credit Union recently sat down with Creditunions.com to discuss working tips, career lessons and legacy desires in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8.
"In 2017, Callahan examined leadership teams at U.S. credit unions and found 51.4% of CEOs were females," according to the article. "When it comes to assets under female stewardship, however, the movement outperforms other industries and notable, successful companies -- but still has some ground to make up if it is to reflect true equality."
Cheryl Brown, chief people and organizational...
March 6th, 2020175Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored the Freedom Fireworks by contributing $2,500 to Perry Area Chamber of Commerce in Perry, Ga.
The Freedom Fireworks is a family event which will take place on Saturday, June 27, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. For more information, click here.
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