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LEESBURG, Va. – April 19, 2026 – Loudoun Credit Union officially introduced its new Community Room to the public through a vibrant, community-driven activation during the 2026 Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival, marking the first community event held in the space at its flagship location at 6 West Market Street.
In partnership with realtor Angie Tanner and Samantha Tunador from Atlantic Coast Mortgage, the Credit Union hosted a two-day community painting experience, inviting festival-goers to contribute to large floral canvases inside the new space. The free event, held April 18 and 19, welcomed dozens of families and community...
May 15th, 2026024Naperville, Ill. (May 13, 2026) – Alloya is pleased to announce that it will return to Nashville, Tennessee for its 12th annual Credit Union Leadership Symposium, which will take place September 9-11, 2026, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event brings together credit union leaders from across the country for timely insights, peer connection and strategic discussions focused on the future of the credit union movement. In addition, Alloya will be celebrating its 15-year anniversary with its members at the event.
“Alloya’s annual Symposium is a time to prepare for the future and reflect on the Power of Cooperation with our member credit...
May 13th, 2026031BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — May 12, 2026 — AmFirst is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2026 Better Basics partnership, a campaign designed to support early childhood literacy across Central Alabama. Through a month-long book drive and an employee volunteer day at a local school, AmFirst members, employees, and community partners came together to make a meaningful impact for young readers.
In March, AmFirst branches welcomed donations of new children’s books and financial contributions in support of Better Basics’ annual book drive, in partnership with WVTM 13. Because of the generosity of members, employees, and the wider...
May 13th, 2026016Panama City, FL (May 13, 2026) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV on May 8, 2026.
McLane was one of just 25 leaders selected by the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in this prestigious program, which focuses on strengthening regional collaboration through community, content, and connection.
Over the course of seven months, Class IV participants engaged in an immersive educational experience alongside leaders from across Northwest Florida, representing a wide range of...
May 13th, 2026038Tuscaloosa, AL — May 12, 2026 — Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Southside, Alabama, continuing its mission to provide accessible, member-focused financial services to communities across the state. The new branch will officially open its doors on May 18, 2026, and is located at 2020 Highway 77, Southside, AL.
This expansion represents an important step in Alabama ONE’s ongoing commitment to supporting financial growth and long-term stability for individuals, families, and businesses throughout northeast Alabama. The credit union looks forward to becoming an engaged partner in the...
May 12th, 2026017Mobile, AL: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Veterans Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award for efforts in financial education stressing the importance of saving during National Veterans Saves Week. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts and take the pledge to save.
The economy and world affairs are an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. Veterans Saves Week helps to spearhead the conversation around the importance of saving and encourages service members and their families to take action...
May 12th, 2026016MADISON, WI – May 12, 2026 – Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Featuring a team with more than 40 years of combined experience working inside credit unions, CUES Leadership & Organizational Services delivers tailored, holistic support designed to meet each credit union’s unique needs.
“As professionals with deep institutional knowledge, our team understands the real-world constraints credit unions face, including budgets and internal constraints,” said Pixie Gray, CUES SVP/Organizational Development.
Unlike other industry...
May 12th, 2026023Atlanta, Ga. (May 12, 2026) – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. The program supports educational opportunities for exceptional high school students in Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon and Paulding counties.
The following high school seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship Program:
Dipanvita Basdeo, Osborne High School
Walker Hurd, Calhoun High School
Colin McAllister, Paulding County High School
Suyasha Rajbhandari, Rome High School
Samantha Saripkin, Roswell High School
Lara Tiu,...
May 12th, 2026019Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt Motyka as a new Director, Advisory Services.
"We are thrilled to add Matt to the Advisory Services group. Matt's deep experience with community financial institutions enhances our ability to partner with clients on strategic capital deployment, while continuing to support their growth and impact on the communities they serve," said Brent Lytle, CFA, Managing Director, Advisory Services for ALM First.
Motyka brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new position, with a strong background in...
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