May 13th, 2026025Panama City, FL (May 13, 2026) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV on May 8, 2026.
McLane was one of just 25 leaders selected by the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in this prestigious program, which focuses on strengthening regional collaboration through community, content, and connection.
Over the course of seven months, Class IV participants engaged in an immersive educational experience alongside leaders from across Northwest Florida, representing a wide range of...
May 13th, 2026055Tuscaloosa, AL — May 12, 2026 — Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Southside, Alabama, continuing its mission to provide accessible, member-focused financial services to communities across the state. The new branch will officially open its doors on May 18, 2026, and is located at 2020 Highway 77, Southside, AL.
This expansion represents an important step in Alabama ONE’s ongoing commitment to supporting financial growth and long-term stability for individuals, families, and businesses throughout northeast Alabama. The credit union looks forward to becoming an engaged partner in the...
May 12th, 2026024Mobile, AL: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Veterans Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award for efforts in financial education stressing the importance of saving during National Veterans Saves Week. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts and take the pledge to save.
The economy and world affairs are an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. Veterans Saves Week helps to spearhead the conversation around the importance of saving and encourages service members and their families to take action...
May 12th, 2026025MADISON, WI – May 12, 2026 – Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Featuring a team with more than 40 years of combined experience working inside credit unions, CUES Leadership & Organizational Services delivers tailored, holistic support designed to meet each credit union’s unique needs.
“As professionals with deep institutional knowledge, our team understands the real-world constraints credit unions face, including budgets and internal constraints,” said Pixie Gray, CUES SVP/Organizational Development.
Unlike other industry...
May 12th, 2026027Atlanta, Ga. (May 12, 2026) – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. The program supports educational opportunities for exceptional high school students in Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon and Paulding counties.
The following high school seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship Program:
Dipanvita Basdeo, Osborne High School
Walker Hurd, Calhoun High School
Colin McAllister, Paulding County High School
Suyasha Rajbhandari, Rome High School
Samantha Saripkin, Roswell High School
Lara Tiu,...
May 12th, 2026024Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt Motyka as a new Director, Advisory Services.
"We are thrilled to add Matt to the Advisory Services group. Matt's deep experience with community financial institutions enhances our ability to partner with clients on strategic capital deployment, while continuing to support their growth and impact on the communities they serve," said Brent Lytle, CFA, Managing Director, Advisory Services for ALM First.
Motyka brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new position, with a strong background in...
May 12th, 2026021NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 12, 2026 – The BayPort Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic brought together community leaders, businesses, and supporters for another record-breaking year, raising $232,920 and bringing the Foundation’s total fundraising to $1.8 million in its first five years.
Held at the James River Country Club in Newport News, the tournament welcomed 112 players and was made possible through the support of 47 sponsoring businesses and individuals committed to strengthening the community through the Foundation’s mission. Support included Platinum Sponsors Candescent, Lucro Commercial Solutions, North River...
May 12th, 2026036BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation are committed to supporting the educational efforts of their membership. This May, ēCO Credit Union proudly awarded two A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, valued at $2,500 each. The ēCO Credit Union Foundation additionally provided one scholarship of $2,500 to promote the pursuit of higher education.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to distinguished high school seniors since 2011 to recognize their achievements and potential. The 2026-2027 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Anna Kate Smith and Adelynn Smith. Anna Kate Smith is a senior at Corner...
May 12th, 2026027Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (May 11, 2026) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its Santa Rosa Beach ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 4634 U.S. Highway 98 W. is now open.
Touch the ATM/Video Teller screen to speak with an Eglin FCU Video Teller Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays until 7 p.m. Video Tellers are local employees working from our Operations Center in Fort Walton Beach and are happy to assist members with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments and any other general account questions. The ATMs are available 24/7 using your Eglin FCU ATM or Debit Card. Learn more at...
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