February 28th, 2025015WEST CHESTER, Pa., —Mole Street, a leading technology consultancy, and Datava, an AI-powered data activation platform built for credit unions, are proud to announce a strategic partnership designed to provide enhanced services to their clients, particularly within the credit union industry.
This partnership addresses a critical challenge many credit unions face—leveraging vast amounts of member and operational data to drive measurable business growth. While Datava’s platform transforms scattered credit data into a single, unified AI-driven ecosystem, many organizations struggle with aligning their teams and business processes to...
February 28th, 2025036The program’s 21st wave welcomes the next generation of leaders.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute is proud to welcome 23 of the credit union industry's brightest minds into Wave 21 of the i3 program—an elite, two-year innovation leadership experience designed to develop the next generation of changemakers.
Since its inception, Filene’s i3 program has equipped top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network needed to drive meaningful innovation in the industry. The newest cohort will tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing credit unions today, collaborating to design, test, and scale...
February 28th, 2025013CUSO expands market share and launches 2025 with more credit union partners and new solutions.
Irvine, Calif.,—Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2024 with $53 billion in funding and serving two million members. As a result, the company’s market share among $1 billion credit unions has grown to more than 55%. Today, the company supports 1,100 credit unions of all sizes, representing more than 66 million members and nearly 20,000 auto dealers. Origence continues its momentum into 2025, introducing new efficiencies that will facilitate credit union loan growth and strengthen dealer...
February 28th, 2025010Fort Myers, FL – Lake Michigan Credit Union (“LMCU”) is proud to announce Dharmesh Patel’s promotion to Vice President Commercial Lender for the Southwest Florida region.
Patel has nearly twenty years of experience in the banking industry and has worked in a number of commercial and retail roles at the credit union. In his new position, the Fort Myers-based Patel will help connect area businesses with commercial loan products to expand their operations.
LMCU's Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Manager, Greg Barr, feels Patel’s long history at LMCU makes him a great fit for this role.
“Dharmesh fully embodies the...
February 26th, 2025076DULUTH, GA – This week, members of Big Bethel Church A.M.E Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Georgia United Credit Union. This significant merger ensures that Big Bethel members will now have access to a broader range of financial products and services.
Linda Williams, Board Chair of Big Bethel Federal Credit Union, stated, "This merger represents an important step forward in ensuring that Big Bethel members have access to the very best in financial products and services. As the landscape for small credit unions becomes more complex, it is crucial to adapt and grow to meet the changing needs of our members. With Georgia United,...
February 25th, 20250742 Credit Union CEOs and industry leaders to serve as Filene’s voice of the market
Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is proud to announce the 2025 Think Tank Roster, featuring an influential group of 42 CEOs and senior executives dedicated to advancing the credit union movement.
The esteemed group of new and continuing Think Tank members will leverage their collective expertise and insights to address strategic challenges and opportunities within the credit union industry, ultimately enhancing consumers’ financial lives.
“I’m thrilled to introduce our 2025 Think Tank cohort. Each one was chosen for their wealth of...
February 25th, 2025010Gadsden, Ala.– In honor of National Random Acts of Kindness Day, Family Savings CU partnered with The Outreach Program and United Way of East Central Alabama to pack 50,000 meal kits for local food pantries. The event, held at the Venue in Gadsden, Ala., saw every Family Savings CU employee roll up their sleeves for a day dedicated to community service.
Nearly 300 employees across every branch dedicated approximately two hours to assembling macaroni and oatmeal meal kits—each kit containing all the ingredients needed to prepare a complete, hearty meal. After the packing session, teams personally delivered the kits to food pantries in...
February 25th, 2025010JACKSONVILLE, FL. — VyStar Foundation is committed to honoring and supporting the brave individuals who have served our country. We are proud to open our annual Military Grant Cycle, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
This year we are prioritizing programs that address critical challenges such as food and housing insecurity, employment opportunities, small business support and access to mental health services. By investing in these areas, we aim to create lasting, positive change for those who have given so much to our...
February 25th, 2025018Augusta, GA— Georgia's students are gaining financial independence through an innovative collaboration. 200 children will receive financial literacy tools and their own bank accounts, with $5,000 in deposits distributed among participants.
SRP Federal Credit Union and the Global Children's Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) have teamed up for a financial wellness book drive on April 17 and 18 in Waynesboro and Augusta.
“By giving kids a stake in their financial future, we're teaching concepts and creating opportunities for them to see what's possible," says Prince Dykes, founder of GCFLF. In similar programs, students reported...
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