August 28th, 2025111Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucie Daniel to Branch Manager of the Chipley location.
Lucie has dedicated 14 years to the credit union industry, building her career around her passion for lending and member service. She describes lending as “the most rewarding job,” and takes pride in helping members strengthen their financial futures.
A significant part of Lucie’s work has been credit counseling, where she has guided countless members to improve their credit scores. Her philosophy is simple but impactful: “Work fast, efficiently, and productively, and members...
August 28th, 2025012Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Lindsey Soltis to Branch Manager of the Middle Beach location.
Lindsey began her career with Innovations twelve years ago as a teller, entering the financial industry with no prior background but with a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, she has grown tremendously, guided by outstanding leaders and her own determination, evolving into the thoughtful and driven manager she is today.
Her passion for the success and development of the Innovations team is evident in everything she...
August 28th, 202506JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Foundation is proud to recognize four outstanding nonprofit organizations in North Florida for their unwavering commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families As part of VyStar Foundation’s $217,000 investment in 2025 to support veteran services, each of these organizations in North Florida received funding to expand their vital programs addressing food and housing, work force development, and mental health. By investing in these areas, VyStar Foundation aims to create lasting, positive change for those who have selflessly served our nation.
“At VyStar Foundation, we believe that...
August 26th, 2025119Credit Union Awarded Best Credit Union, Best Place to Work, and Best Boss
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its president and CEO, Brent Lister, claimed top honors in multiple categories at the 2025 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards Gala this month. For the third year in a row, FFCU won the titles of “Best Credit Union” and “Best Boss.” It also won in the category of “Best Place to Work” this year.
"Receiving awards like these results from countless meaningful interactions between our members and staff,” Lister said. “We couldn't have achieved this without our team's commitment to...
August 22nd, 2025911North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has awarded a total of $3,500 in academic scholarships to the children of two team members, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and community involvement during a check presentation ceremony held on August 13.
The Ed Templeton Scholarship and Larry Pridemore Scholarship, named in honor of the former SRP president and member of SRP’s Board of Directors respectively, are awarded annually to children of SRP Federal Credit Union employees.
Presslie Stevens, daughter of Edgefield Assistant Branch Manager Jennifer Stevens, received the $2,500 Ed Templeton Scholarship. Presslie...
August 22nd, 2025314Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated over $54,000 to thirty local teachers through their 4th Annual GRANTED program.
The credit union believes that a bright future starts with a solid education. That’s why they created their GRANTED program in 2022 to help alleviate some of the financial burden teachers may face in their effort to educate and engage their students. Educators who teach grades K-12 at schools located within one of the credit union's 45-county service areas were eligible to apply. If selected, recipients receive classroom supplies or monetary donations to purchase items from their classroom...
August 22nd, 202505MOBILE, Ala. — AmFirst’s 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive inspired the Mobile community to unite against hunger throughout July. Through the generosity of AmFirst members, employees, and local residents, the AmFirst Mobile location raised $2,500 for The Love All Pantry, an organization that supplies essential groceries to over 900 families each week.
“One in five people in our area faces food insecurity,” said Jody Mattson, AmFirst’s Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement. “By coming together, we’re helping ensure that families and children across the Mobile area have access to fresh, nutritious...
August 22nd, 2025110APOPKA, Fla. -- Addition Financial Credit Union and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) celebrated the grand opening of a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Apopka High School, marking the credit union’s 12th high school branch in Central Florida and the 7th within OCPS.
Addition Financial’s High School Branch Program provides students with hands-on financial education and money management skills. Selected Apopka High School students receive in-depth training from the credit union to prepare them to fully staff and operate the branch, located on campus.
“Apopka High School is excited about having an Addition Financial...
August 19th, 2025211Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named the #11 Best Credit Union to Work For in 2025 by American Banker. This recognition celebrates credit unions across the nation that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational leadership.
“This award is meaningful because it comes from within — it’s a reflection of how our own team members feel about working here,” said Scott Gladden, President of Innovations Financial Credit Union. “We’ve built a culture where people are supported, challenged, and celebrated. When our team...
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