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Congratulations to the October 2025 class for completion of Credit Union Development Education program
Madison, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today announced 54 credit union leaders from across the United States were designated as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after completing the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development EducationTM (DE) program in October 2025.
Delivered as an immersive week-long in-person event, the DE program is a unique, transformative training experience. It provides lessons in credit union structure, purpose and the “why” that differentiates credit unions...
October 14th, 2025014Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jhae Smith as its new Vice President of Commercial Lending.
Smith brings more than two decades of experience in commercial lending, with expertise spanning SBA, commercial real estate (CRE), commercial and industrial (C&I), construction, acquisition and development (A&D), and syndicated lending. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for structuring complex credit facilities, driving growth, and delivering innovative solutions that support businesses and communities.
As Vice President of Commercial Lending, Smith will lead...
October 14th, 2025013Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce a special celebration in honor of its 65th anniversary, coinciding with International Credit Union Day (#ICUDay2025). The event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jiles Road branch.
Members and community guests are invited to join the festivities, which will feature:
Complimentary lunch from The Patty Wagon Food Truck
A LIVE broadcast from The Pulse, 101.1 FM, with popular radio host Kim Fitz
Exciting giveaways and raffle prizes throughout the event
“This milestone is a celebration of our members, our team, and the...
October 10th, 2025012Digital convenience has become the new standard. From ordering dinner with a swipe to managing investments through intuitive mobile apps, consumers now expect every interaction—especially in financial services—to be fast, seamless, and personalized.
For credit unions, this means the benchmark is no longer set by peer institutions but by the best product experiences people encounter daily. Members want to open accounts, apply for loans, and manage their finances in minutes—not hours or days.
Despite recognizing the need for transformation, many credit unions are still catching up. According to Filene Research’s CU Landscape –...
October 9th, 2025011Free community sessions highlight scams, prevention tips and resources to stay safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 9, 2025 – RadiFi Credit Union, committed to empowering its members and the Northeast Florida community with financial wellness and safety, is partnering with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Economic Crime Detectives to host a seminar series focused on scam prevention and fraud awareness.
The seminars are designed to help individuals recognize, avoid and respond to common scams that continue to affect residents across the state.This initiative by RadiFi comes at a crucial time, as The Federal Trade Commission...
October 8th, 2025023Birmingham, AL — October 8, 2025 — Southern Energy Credit Union is pleased to announce that Andy Rush has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of October 1, 2025, following his appointment earlier this year. This planned transition marks a new chapter in the Credit Union’s leadership, as Rush succeeds Derrick Ragland, who led the Credit Union with distinction from 2016 through September 2025.
Andy brings 23 years of experience within Southern Energy Credit Union, serving in key roles across operations, accounting, and strategic planning. As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2016, he...
October 7th, 2025019Marni Cooper and Natalie Sigmon, two Blue Eagle Credit Union team members, were nominated for their volunteer efforts to receive a donation to their charity of choice. The credit union’s statement and eDocs vendor, Xpress Data Inc. (XDI) celebrated 30 years of business by choosing to donate a total of $30,000 to charity — $1,000 each to 30 recipients demonstrating acts of kindness.
Cooper was nominated for her work with Walk for MS and Sigmon for her work with LovABLE, the nonprofit behind Chris's Coffee and Custard.
Recently, XDI announced that Cooper was selected as one of the lucky recipients. As a result, Walk for MS —...
October 7th, 2025050KENNESAW, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with Kennesaw State University (KSU) and its graduate students to develop innovative financial literacy tools, including a gamified, interactive app designed to empower Georgia’s youth.
As part of this initiative, Credit Union of Georgia is providing hands-on education and training to KSU students, offering a behind-the-scenes look at real-world banking operations. Students are gaining experience in teller onboarding, member service, fraud prevention, compliance, and digital banking—all essential components of financial literacy and career...
October 7th, 2025019Local Business Community, Healthcare Leaders Help Commemorate Opening of FCCU’s Full-Service Financial Center and Expansion into Bay County
Leaders from First Commerce Credit Union recently celebrated the exciting grand opening of the credit union’s new Panama City financial center alongside members of the Bay County business community and local chambers of commerce.
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce energized the event at the financial center located in the Stanford Centre building on 23rd Street, helping mark a major milestone in First Commerce’s 85-year history.
First Commerce CEO...
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