February 24th, 2025015Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce a year of remarkable progress and growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the financial services industry. With new branches, expanded markets, and growth in its commercial banking services, PenAir continues to enhance accessibility and banking convenience and reaffirms its commitment to improving members’ lives.
In January 2024, PenAir broke ground for a new 2,500-square-foot branch in Crestview, FL, and in February, PenAir celebrated the grand opening of its 1,200-square-foot branch in Beulah, FL. Both facilities feature a streamlined design that enhances...
February 21st, 2025028Virginia Beach, VA (February 21, 2024) – On February 20, 2025, Chartway Credit Union held its 66th Annual Meeting and elected by acclamation the following individuals to the board of directors:
Paul Annunziata, Incumbent
Annunziata currently serves on the board for Chartway and is also on the board for Chartway’s charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation. Annunziata retired from Chartway in early 2021 after serving for more than four decades in various roles, including chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and corporate development executive. He spearheaded several mergers for Chartway and was instrumental in...
February 21st, 2025017PANAMA CITY, FL – On Monday, February 17, 2025, while most bankers took the day off for Presidents Day, employees of Hello Credit Union (www.HelloCU.com) delivered smiles to the community through volunteer service. Their outreach focused on initiatives like environmental conservation, elder care, and critical assistance for families in need.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Hello Credit Union employees who volunteered alongside the American Red Cross in Panama City today. Their dedication to service directly supports the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Because of their efforts, Bay County is now better...
February 20th, 2025014Tallahassee, Fla. — An energetic crowd of Tallahassee’s business community, entrepreneurs and students got a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) from one of the brightest minds in AI on Wednesday, February 12, during the 11th installment of the Power Forward Speaker Series.
Co-presented by First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU Division of Research, the illuminating presentation featured Futurist Zack Kass, former head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT.
First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison addressed the audience, providing some background about the impetus behind Power Forward and its rich...
February 14th, 2025014WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading financial groups that represent banks and credit unions of all sizes today sent letters Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill (R-Ark.) in support of their respective Congressional Review Act resolutions to invalidate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) overdraft rule.
As outlined in the letters, if former CFPB Director Chopra’s rule that imposes government price controls on overdraft services were to take effect, it would negatively impact millions of consumers who value this financial lifeline:
“If not invalidated,...
February 14th, 2025023Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently announced its acceptance of the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance Award. This honor places Robins Financial within an elite group of 20 credit unions to receive this distinction in 2024.
The Raddon Crystal Performance Award recognizes credit unions that demonstrate excellence in achieving balanced growth, income generation, efficiency, and margin management. Each year, more than 500 credit unions are evaluated based on the Raddon Performance Index™, a comprehensive scorecard designed to assess financial and operational performance. Robins Financial has received this award...
February 14th, 202507EVANS, GA – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce honored SRP Federal Credit Union with the 2024 Large Business of the Year award at its 20th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Awards Banquet on February 6, 2025.
This prestigious annual award recognizes outstanding local businesses for their involvement in both the Columbia County Chamber and the broader community.
Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, "SRP attributes its success to a strong foundation built by our member-owners, dedicated staff, supportive management team, and Board of Directors."
Jenkins emphasized SRP’s...
February 14th, 2025019Pittsburgh, PA – PWCampbell is pleased to announce the promotion of Marshall Jett to Vice President. Marshall oversees PWCampbell’s presence throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He is a leader in the sales area and his contributions to the success of the company and his territory resulted in his advancement.
“This promotion reflects the value that Marshall brings to our company and to our financial institution clients,” stated Glenn Grau, Executive Vice President, Sales. “His experience in banking provides an understanding of the opportunities and risks financial institutions face, allowing him to...
February 14th, 2025021Fifty-Five Crashers Set to Represent Credit Union Industry’s Emerging Leaders in D.C.
Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of emerging credit union leaders selected to participate in The Cooperative Trust’s renowned Crash program at America’s Credit Unions’ 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington D.C. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Crash the GAC, an event that connects emerging leaders with the industry's brightest minds and deepens their commitment to the credit union mission.
The Governmental Affairs Conference on March 2-6, 2025, is the largest credit...
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