August 27th, 20180159The Cherokee County School Board recently approved a partnership with LGE Community Credit Union that will "formalize the organization's financial sponsorship of several special CCSD events for students," according to a school board meeting summary.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that LGE Community Credit Union will provide up to $5,000 to sponsor a scholar recognition banquet and ceremony and will award a one-time $5,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. LGE also plans to sponsor a December staff breakfast, provide financial literacy training, offer "We Love Educators" incentives totaling $250, support at least one school in...
August 24th, 20181199Georgia credit unions help people afford life in a variety of ways and, each year, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates recognizes these efforts with its statewide awards program. The program features four awards, which credit unions compete for within categories based on asset size.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Services Award commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in community projects. The Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action honors credit unions that are making exceptional efforts to include credit union philosophy into daily operations. And the Desjardins Financial Education awards recognize...
August 24th, 20181148Forsyth County recently cut the ribbon on an innovative financial education space, featuring a Delta Georgia United Credit Union branch.
The Junior Achievement Discovery Center, a 25,000-square-foot facility on the Alliance Academy for Innovation campus in Cumming, is designed to train students from all over northeast Georgia in financial literacy, according to a Forsyth County News article.
The space, which was made possible by a $3.5 million endowment from philanthropists Mike and Lynn Cottrell, gives students the chance to act out a game of life on a grand scale. The students will come for a day to hold a job at different...
August 22nd, 20181145Associated Credit Union, in conjunction with Members Financial Services, will soon host a free seminar to teach attendees how to maximize their Social Security benefits.
"Regardless of when you plan to retire, Social Security will likely be an important part of the road ahead," according to an Associated release. "Find out how to set a clear direction for your road to retirement."
The seminar will take place Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. and will feature Larry Wajsman and Ron Huck, two financial advisers. Attendees should plan to convene at Associated's North Druid Hills branch located at 2250 North Druid Hills Road, Suite 144 in Atlanta....
August 22nd, 20180113Coosa Valley Credit Union Marketing Chief Robert Smyth has set his sights on helping small businesses in Rome and Floyd counties of Georgia.
Smyth has recently taken over as chairman of the Small Business Action Council of the Floyd Chamber, according to a Rome News-Tribune article. He said when he took over that position, he made it his mission to ensure small busines leaders became better educated on the opportunities they have in Rome and Floyd counties.
"There are so many things happening that it's hard to be plugged into all of them," he told the Rome News-Tribune.
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August 22nd, 20180120The Defense Credit Union Council recently inducted GeoVista Union CEO Elaine Tuten into its Hall of Honor.
"The Defense Credit Union Council's Hall of Honor was established in 200 as a means of acknowledging a select few individuals whose exceptional contributions over the years have made a significant and most noteworthy difference in the defense credit union community and the Defense Credit Union Council," according to a CUInsight article. "This coveted award highlights the outstanding accomplishments of leaders, volunteers, management and staff alike, whose untiring efforts and endless support of the credit union movement and DCUC...
August 22nd, 2018098Business-minded Marietta residents can network at Credit Union of Georgia’s South Avenue location next week, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
The Marietta Business Association will again hold its recurring Good Morning Marietta networking event at 69 South Avenue SE in Marietta on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For more information, call Kathy Winiarczyk at 678-322-2048.
Also featured in: The Marietta Daily Journal, The Marietta Daily Journal Online...
August 22nd, 20180117DOCO Credit Union recently welcomed teachers at Live Oak Elementary School back to work.
The credit union delivered a donation to the school, which it used to throw a "Welcome Back Breakfast" for teachers, according to an article in Albany CEO.
"We are so grateful to our Partners in Excellence for all they do for the Live Oak Family," Live Oak said in a statement to Albany CEO. "Your gifts are truly appreciated!"
Also featured in: Albany CEO...
August 17th, 20182119Magnify Money, a personal finance news site, recently featured Delta Community Credit Union on its list of August's top IRA CD rates for credit unions with the best mobile apps.
"Delta Community CU used to be the lowest-earning credit union on our list, but recently increased the APY on this product from 1.10 percent to 1.25 percent," according to the article.
To read the full Magnify Money article, click here.
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