October 21st, 2026015BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst continued its commitment to community through its 34th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on October 15, 2026. The event raised $190,000 in support of four local nonprofit organizations as part of the credit union’s annual Community First campaign.
This year’s tournament held special significance as AmFirst celebrates its 90th anniversary, recognizing nine decades of serving its members and putting them first.
Proceeds from the tournament will be evenly distributed among four nonprofit partners: Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Libby’s Friends, and Covenant Rescue Group....
October 16th, 2026117ATLANTA, GA – Center Parc Credit Union recently joined local business and community leaders to help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into actionable business plans through the Newton County FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneur X-perience) program.
As Presenting Sponsor of the program, Center Parc participated in a Business Plan Workshop held September 30, 2026, at the Georgia Bio Science Training Center in Social Circle, Georgia.
The event brought together students from Alcovy High School, their marketing instructor, Dr. Quinita Morrow, and representatives from Newton County Schools, the Newton County Chamber of...
October 16th, 2026014Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 450 financial institutions nationwide, has closed the first loan fund ever approved under the NCUA’s Investment Pilot Program; a milestone for the credit union industry. The ALM First Loan Fund I pooled $210 million from five credit unions to invest in consumer auto loans.
“The ALM First Loan Fund gave us something we’ve never had before: an opportunity to diversify our balance sheet in a way that wasn’t available before. For a credit union our size, that access is a game-changer,” says Michael Hoang, Capital Markets Director, Kinecta Federal Credit Union.
The...
October 16th, 2026013MADISON, WI – Credit union-owned executive benefits CUSO BenefisCU powered by TriscendNP is investing in credit union leadership by sponsoring two CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning scholarships. Offered through BenefisCU's Industry Advancement Fund, each scholarship covers the program registration fee, helping current and aspiring CEOs expand their strategic perspective and leadership capabilities.
"The future of the credit union movement will be shaped by the leaders we develop today," said Alexandria Staron, BenefisCU CEO. "We want to invest in people who are curious, forward-thinking, and committed to something bigger than their...
October 16th, 2026015PANAMA CITY, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Burnett to Loan Servicing Manager.
Tim joined Innovations in 2025, bringing more than 26 years of credit union experience, including previous experience serving as a Loan Servicing Manager. Most recently, he served as a member of Innovations' Commercial Lending team.
In his new role, Tim will oversee loan servicing operations, helping ensure efficient processes and exceptional service for Innovations' growing membership and loan portfolio.
“Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position, and we're excited to have him...
October 16th, 2026019Aiken, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named Best Bank and Favorite Mortgage Company in the 2026 Best of Aiken awards, a community-voted recognition program hosted annually by the Aiken Standard.
Since its founding in 1960 at the Savannah River Site, SRP Federal Credit Union has served as a cornerstone of the Aiken County community. SRP offers branch locations throughout Aiken and its surrounding areas, strengthening the community through excellent financial services and financial literacy efforts.
Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union exists to...
October 16th, 2026016Grown together by Vertice AI, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, and Filene Research Institute, the Cultivate AI™ platform is now available to every credit union and CUSO after a successful beta with hundreds of users.
DURHAM, N.C., — Cultivate AI, the collaborative AI platform built specifically for the credit union industry, is officially available beginning today to all credit unions and CUSOs. Built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and member privacy, the Cultivate AI™ platform gives credit union teams a way to safely incorporate AI so employees’ time is freed up to better serve members.
For most credit union...
October 16th, 2026020Cartersville, Ga. – On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation awarded a combined $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations serving Bartow County as part of the Foundation’s Cartersville Giving Day. Hosted at LGE Community Credit Union’s Cartersville branch, the event celebrated organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout Cartersville and Bartow County.
Nonprofit organizations receiving donations included Chattahoochee Tech Foundation’s Dorothy Frasier Scholarship Fund, The Etowah Foundation, ONE Bartow, and United Way of Bartow County.
“Across Bartow...
October 16th, 2026018MADISON, WI – Christina Mullins, Senior Lending Resources Specialist, State Employees' CU, NC, has been named the 2026 CUES Emerging Leader.
As one of five finalists, Mullins’ journey began when she was selected into the CUES Emerge program early in 2026. From there, attendees engaged in live online courses and Mastermind sessions, creating project ideas and developing business cases that were reviewed by a panel of judges.
On October 7, Mullins and four other finalists presented their projects live during an online pitch show. The event was hosted by Tim McAlpine, Founder & CEO of Currency Marketing.
Two other finalists, Justin...
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