December 13th, 2024024On December 11, 2024, Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President Marty Peltier will be recognized by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan with the Don Maillho Memorial Award in Banking.
This award celebrates Peltier’s outstanding service in the home-building industry, as he continues to utilize his 30+ years of banking experience to assist builders and homeowners by connecting them with people, products, and resources to help them thrive.
2024 marks the sixteenth year the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan will give out the Don Maillho Memorial Award in Banking....
December 13th, 2024123Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union has won the top award in the Urban Development category from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of North Florida for its state-of-the-art parking garage in downtown Jacksonville. The VyStar Parking Garage, located at 28 W. Forsyth Street, is a seven-story, 239,929-square-foot structure that sets a new standard for urban parking solutions.
With 767 parking spaces, nine electric-charging stations and street-level commercial spaces, the garage is a beacon of sustainable and community-driven design. Its innovative, fabric-covered steel façade and customizable LED lighting elevate the structure’s...
December 13th, 2024326Miami, FL (December 12, 2024) The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) recently concluded its highly anticipated 2024 Winter Conference in Miami, Florida, which brought together over 250 leaders from the credit union industry, including League Presidents, League Chairs, League Executives, federal and state regulators, America’s Credit Unions leadership and board, and key business partners to chart the future of credit union advocacy and collaboration.
Under the theme of "Comprehensive Collaboration", the conference featured impactful discussions aimed at strengthening advocacy efforts, fostering innovation, and...
December 12th, 2024743Birmingham, Ala. -- On Thursday, Dec. 5, Avadian Credit Union recognized its 90th anniversary with a celebration at its corporate office in Hoover.
Avadian was formed in 1934 by seven telephone company employees with a capital base of just $70. Their aim was to serve people with the financial products and services they needed to excel.
“It’s always been about service for us,” Avadian’s retiring president and CEO Linda Cencula said. “That approach has allowed us to survive and even thrive when other financial institutions have come and gone.”
Brenda Welborn, the vice-chairperson of Avadian’s Board of Directors, said,...
December 12th, 2024333Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union has been recognized as one of the top workplaces for technology professionals, earning a spot on Foundry’s Computerworld 2025 Best Places to Work in IT list. Ranking third among midsize organizations, this honor highlights VyStar’s commitment to fostering an innovative environment where IT professionals thrive.
Computerworld surveyed large, midsize and small organizations to find the top IT employers that encourage innovation, creative problem solving and inclusive environments, all while providing career pathways, robust benefits and compensation. VyStar, which made the list for the fifth...
December 11th, 2024169Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $275,000 to 70 non-profit organizations through their Holiday Giving initiative.
This year marked the credit union’s 70th anniversary, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, Robins Financial supported the community that has helped shape the organization to what it is today. This donation supports a variety of local organizations dedicated to education, healthcare, hunger relief, and community development. Among the recipients are:
The Bigger Vision of Athens in Athens
Cafe Central in Milledgeville
Operation Warm Heart in Warner Robins
Feed the City in...
December 11th, 20242106ATLANTA, GA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc) is excited to announce an agreement with MarkIII (MKIII) to enhance credit access for its members. Through this collaboration, APCU/Center Parc will streamline loan approvals, confidently approve more borrowers, and achieve key goals like ROA targets, capital relief, and new member growth.
“Working with MKIII is a key step in enhancing our ability to serve our members,” said John Anderson, Chief Lending Officer at APCU/Center Parc. “Their technology will enable us to approve more loans confidently and efficiently, ensuring our members receive the financial support they...
December 9th, 202484247Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union shows its commitment to supporting its members by giving back $20 million through its Member Rebate program.
Since beginning the program in 2017, the Member Rebate underscores the credit union’s commitment to the community and the financial well-being of its members, rewarding loyalty and trust that have been the foundation of its success for the last seven decades. With a firm belief in the philosophy of “people helping people,” Robins Financial Credit Union continues to demonstrate its dedication to its members’ financial success and growth.
“We are honored to be able to...
December 9th, 2024023Metro Detroit, MI. (December 6, 2024) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is proud to announce the hiring of Keanu Tabali as a mortgage loan officer for the credit union’s Southeast Michigan region.
Tabali will prioritize transparency, clarity, and availability in this new role, as he helps individuals, families, and first-time homebuyers in particular achieve their homeownership dreams, as he connects them with the right LMCU products to fit their specific needs.
LMCU Vice President of Retail Mortgage Sales, Jason Ryba, believes Tabali’s growth mindset will make him uniquely suited to this task. “Not only is Keanu a clear,...
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