March 10th, 2026033Greensboro, N.C. – Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement, marking the fourth consecutive year the organization has earned this award. The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Despite ongoing disruption and rapid change across the workplace, Gallup found that Vizo Financial continues to build a high-performing culture where employees feel valued, heard and equipped to do their best work.
“This year’s results represent the highest engagement score we have achieved to date,” said Jeanne Heath, director of cultural...
March 10th, 2026182Applications accepted through March 31, 2026
Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program through March 31, 2026.
The annual scholarship program helps exceptional high school seniors from our communities attend the college, university, or technical school of their dreams by providing them with a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded in each of the following counties: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding County.
Eligibility requirements:
Be an LGE Community Credit Union member in good standing at time of entry; OR have a parent,...
March 10th, 2026026Unveiled Before 600+ Credit Union Leaders at Filene’s Chair Breakfast at GAC, New Research Center to Help Credit Unions Break Through the Noise
Madison, WI – Last week in a packed ballroom at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), Filene Research Institute shared some exciting news: the announcement of a new research center focused entirely on Differentiation & Storytelling, set to launch in July 2026. This new center will explore how brands win loyalty, how narratives shape behavior, and how financial organizations become memorable in ways that genuinely change consumer decisions.
Filene’s...
March 10th, 2026073Kennesaw, GA – The Credit Union of Georgia Community Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Hobgood Baseball aimed at strengthening youth sports and supporting community initiatives across Cherokee County.
Through this partnership, Credit Union of Georgia is encouraging families and community members to get involved in a program that gives back directly to the local baseball program. When new members join Credit Union of Georgia and select Hobgood Baseball during the application process, $50 is donated to the Hobgood Baseball program and an additional $50 is contributed to the Credit Union of Georgia Community...
March 10th, 2026056Irvine, CA – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will be a keynote speaker at its Lending Tech Live ’26 conference, taking place June 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
Bringing more than 25 years of hard‑won business experience, John will share insights from his journey as a founder and CEO, highlighting lessons learned from both his biggest wins and toughest setbacks. He attributes much of his success to cultivating the right mindset and consistently applying...
March 10th, 2026029Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Bluewater Bay Member Service Counselor Anna Klepser for 25 years of service. Anna currently resides in Niceville.
A celebratory breakfast was held on March 6 at the Bluewater Bay Branch to honor Anna’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her longtime dedication and contributions.
“Anna has exemplified integrity, commitment and care through every challenge and every success over her 25-year career at Eglin FCU,” said Bluewater Bay Branch Manager Shannon Whitaker. “Her hard work has strengthened our organization...
March 9th, 2026036One of only 78 organizations worldwide — out of tens of millions of employees surveyed globally — to receive this distinction
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Langley Federal Credit Union has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional workplaces on the planet.
The scale of this achievement is significant. Gallup administers its Q12 employee engagement survey to organizations across more than 160 countries, capturing the experiences of tens of millions of employees worldwide. The barrier to entry alone is steep: only 5% of surveyed organizations qualify to apply for the...
March 9th, 2026030Virginia Credit Union (VACU), a member-owned financial cooperative with 1,100 employees and 490,000 members, has achieved a double milestone: receiving the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth consecutive year while earning recognition from Gallup for its strengths-based culture for the first time.
The dual honors position VACU among an elite group of organizations worldwide that excel at both employee engagement and strengths-based development. Each year, the global research and analytics giant Gallup invites companies meeting a certain standard of excellence to vie for the prestigious GEWA, which recognizes the...
March 9th, 2026037WASHINGTON, DC – Eighteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis on Tuesday, March 3.
The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the credit union movement at the local, state, or national level. These individuals inspire others through their passion, motivate the movement through their vision, and provide encouragement through bold leadership. Their impact spans all stages of professional development,...
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