August 31st, 2026020Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, Va. – Chartway Credit Union has once again been recognized in American Banker as one of the 2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For, marking the sixth consecutive year the organization has earned the national distinction. This annual awards program, established by Best Companies Group—a research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention—was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers based on workplace culture and business influence.
“Our team members are what make Chartway such a great place to work, and this...
August 31st, 2026021JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – RadiFi Credit Union has named Bryan Shriver as Vice President of Information Systems, further strengthening the organization's commitment to delivering innovative, secure and reliable technology experiences for its members. He began his role on May 4, 2026.
As Vice President of Information Systems, Shriver will play a key role in advancing the credit union's technology strategy while supporting its continued focus on member-first innovation. His appointment expands RadiFi's technology leadership capabilities across operations, infrastructure, process improvement and business continuity.
"Bryan's extensive...
August 27th, 2026025North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Allyson Teevan as its new AVP of Marketing & Communications. In her new role, Teevan will provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s marketing and communications efforts, ensuring SRP’s brand, messaging, and initiatives support the credit union’s goals.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Teevan has served in leadership roles in marketing and communications across the credit union, real estate, and transit sectors. Recently, she served as Director of Marketing & Communications at the Royal Palm Coast Realtor®...
August 27th, 2026030BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst announced the conclusion of its inaugural “Clear the List for Classrooms” back-to-school campaign, awarding a total of $5,000 to 23 K-12 teachers across Alabama.
The campaign, which drew over 300 submissions from local educators, was designed to help teachers purchase essential classroom supplies and ease the financial burden many of them shoulder each year.
The campaign culminated in the selection of three Grand Prize winners, each receiving $1,000 to clear their Amazon Wish Lists and build the classroom of their dreams. The 2026 Grand Prize winners are:
Lynleigh Gant, a First-Grade Special Education...
August 27th, 2026022Complimentary, fully customizable resources equip credit unions to educate members, support staff, and respond to emerging scams.
Cybercrime continues to increase across the country, costing Americans billions of dollars annually and impacting individuals of all ages. In 2024 alone, Americans reported over 850,000 internet crime complaints, with reported losses exceeding $16 billion. Adults over age 60 experienced nearly $5 billion in losses, the highest of any age group. Credit unions are uniquely positioned to help members recognize online threats before they become victims through trusted guidance, education, and practical...
August 27th, 2026058West Palm Beach, FL -- Guardians Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of David "Dave" Mard to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026.
Mard brings extensive leadership experience in digital transformation and innovation within the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Director of Technology Solutions and Innovation Delivery at SkyOne Federal Credit Union, where he played a key role in major initiatives as the credit union grew from approximately $400 million to more than $900 million in assets.
"Dave brings the combination of credit union experience, technical...
August 27th, 2026022NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union is expanding its presence in Virginia Beach with the opening of its sixth branch, bringing BayPort to the Oceanfront for the first time. The credit union celebrated the opening of its new Pacific Avenue location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Virginia Beach City Councilmember Worth Remick, District 6, joined BayPort leadership, community partners and members to mark the occasion.
Located at 3012 Pacific Avenue, the new branch offers a full range of financial services, including everyday banking, lending, business banking and...
August 24th, 2026020Credit union auto lending success now depends on speed, flexibility, and member-first experiences that meet dealer expectations.
Dealers are reshaping the auto lending landscape, and they’re being remarkably clear about what they need from lending partners. Credit unions that hear these signals and adapt their programs accordingly are the ones who will deepen member relationships and grow their portfolios. Affordability pressures, the rise of electric vehicles, and shifting dealer expectations are all pointing in the same direction: the advantage belongs to lenders who are flexible, fast, and member-first.
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August 24th, 2026045Grand Rapids, MI – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to share the name and story of its 2026 $50,000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes winner: Sarah S., of Muskegon, Michigan.
Each year, LMCU gives away $50,000 to one lucky Michigan or Florida resident to use toward a renovation, vacation, or whatever else the winner chooses. Entrants can enter once per day during the sweepstakes period, with LMCU members earning extra daily entries this year by logging in to their LMCU accounts.
As a result, this year's sweepstakes entries far exceeded any year prior, with over 11.6 million submissions received online and at LMCU’s branches between...
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