September 24th, 20180122Credit Union Times recently published an article discussing winning strategies for small credit unions — prominently featuring Gainesville's HALLCO Community Credit Union.
The article asserted that HALLCO's leadership has correctly identified the "right focus" for the credit union with about about 83.1 million in assets. That focus has allowed the credit union to grow its assets by about 300 percent in a dozen years.
"I thought we were a mile wide and an inch deep, and the board did as well," HALLCO President and CEO Joe Foster told the Credit Union Times. "We were kind of meandering around and did not have a value proposition. So we...
September 24th, 20181309Kinetic Credit Union recently awarded one of its Golden Apples to the former "Teacher of the Year" at North Columbus Elementary School.
>>Related: Kinetic Credit Union presents school year's first Golden Apple Award<<
Math teacher Gary Deloach was nominated for the award by two students, who told WRBL News 3 that Deloach goes above and beyond and makes sure all of his students are involved.
Deloach told WRBL that he enjoys seeing his students learn.
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September 24th, 201820101The Credit Union National Association’s 2018 mid-year Georgia Membership Benefits Report confirms credit union members enjoy significant financial benefits. According to Datatrac, the research firm behind CUNA’s report, credit unions provided the state’s 2.2 million credit union members $231,435,993 in direct financial benefits in the 12-month period ending in June. This is equivalent to $109 for each credit union member, or $229 per member household.
Credit unions focus their efforts on creating tangible value for their members because they are member-owned and democratically structured. Unlike a for-profit financial service...
September 19th, 20182127Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union and Glory introduce the Glory TellerInfinity™ assisted service solution, integrated with Catalyst Corporate’s TranzCapture™ next-generation remote deposit software. Marietta, Ga.-based LGE Community Credit Union now has 11 Glory TellerInfinity units live, representing six branch locations, with an additional 19 assisted service units projected to be deployed by the end of 2019.
Glory’s TellerInfinity solution delivers transactions traditionally performed by tellers and self-service channels – such as check, currency and coin deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, account transfers,...
September 19th, 20181121Georgia Credit Union Affiliates partnered with the Credit Union National Association to support a Georgia credit union facing an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit.
GCUA and CUNA filed a brief Tuesday to show their support of Family First Credit Union in Hapeville, which has been sued by a plaintiff alleging website noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
"The Georgia Credit Union League will do all it can to support and assist Georgia credit unions that have decided to push back against frivolous ADA demand letters," said Mike Mercer, president and CEO of the Georgia Credit Union League. "By addressing these...
September 14th, 20181139MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union President Roy Bibb recently received the Superintendent VIP Award from the Bibb County School District.
The award recognizes Bibb and MidSouth for their excellent partnership with Bibb County schools, according to a 13 WMAZ article.
Bibb said he felt optimistic about the future of the school system.
"The leadership that we have and the direction we're headed in is something to get excited about," Bibb said.
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September 13th, 20181193Georgia United Credit Union recently held a ribbon cutting at a unique and educational storefront.
The Georgia United branch has officially opened at the Mike and Lynn Cottrell Junior Achievement Discovery Center at North Georgia. The storefront is part of a simulated economy where middle school students take active roles to learn how to manage their personal finances and how to run a business.
"We're excited to work with the students at this new location and help them understand how to use classroom concepts in real-world situations," said Debbie Smith, Georgia United president and CEO. "Giving the students the opportunity to apply...
September 13th, 20181148Robins Financial Credit Union will sponsor Easterseals Middle Georgia in the Pro Rodeo in Dublin, Ga. on Nov. 2.
The credit union will contribute $1,500 to Easterseals, an organization dedicated to providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to people with disabilities and other barriers. Easterseals aims to allow these people to live independently and with dignity through meaningful work.
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September 12th, 20180117The Credit Union of Georgia is hosting an event that will educate the community about becoming partners with schools in the Cherokee County School District.
the district is inviting businesses and organizations to "Partner Up!" during this free informational session from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. Frank R. Petuzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium, according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article.
School leaders will be at tables grouped by geographic area to share coffee and conversation about partnership opportunities.
For more information, read the full AJC article here.
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