August 1st, 20241029Washington, D.C: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the 2024 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award, an honor explicitly reserved for financial institutions that created measurable impact and exceptional achievement during the annual America Saves Week campaign.
New Horizons Credit Union is one of nine banks and eight credit unions honored with this distinction out of more than 4600 participating organizations of America Saves Week, which took place April 8 – 12, 2024 as part of Financial Capability Month.
"Congratulations to the financial institutions awarded the 2024 Designation of Saving Excellence during America...
July 31st, 20241236DULUTH, GA (July 29, 2024) - Kids in Habersham County are headed back to school with new Georgia United branded backpacks full of school supplies courtesy of Habersham County Sheriff’s School Resources Officers (SRO) “Shop With an SRO” event held July 29 at Habersham County Fairgrounds.
Habersham County Schools students in need selected their backpacks – donated by Georgia United - and filled them with school supplies donated by the local community for classes, which start August 2.
"We are extremely grateful for these donations, the partnership and helping the children in our school system who may not be able to afford a...
July 31st, 2024935TAMPA, Fla. (July 31, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a series of five special branch pop-in events this August. These events will offer exclusive, premium summer swag items as a token of appreciation for continued support.
Every Friday in August, a designated branch will host a pop-in event where the first 50 visitors to enter the branch will receive an exclusive swag item. Additionally, anyone who visits the branch that day will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. The pop-in schedule is as follows:
Friday, August 2nd: St. Petersburg, FL —...
July 30th, 20241133TALLAHASSEE, FL – First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded four $1,000 MyWay scholarships to credit union members ages 17-29 to help support their higher education pursuits. This is the 10th year First Commerce has awarded scholarships to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in school and beyond.
Two MyWay scholarships were awarded to Florida students and two were awarded in Georgia. Alani Beauchamp and Miles Gillespie, both from Tallahassee, were selected as this year’s Florida scholarship recipients. Aiden Allgood from Adel, Ga., and Luke Maples from Valdosta, Ga., were this year’s Georgia scholarship...
July 30th, 20241347LAKE MARY, Fla (July 30, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of their new innovative, state-of-the-art digital banking platform in partnership with Lumin Digital, a leading provider in cloud-based digital banking.
With the new digital banking experience, Addition Financial will provide members with powerful financial tools, a more user-friendly website and mobile app, and enhanced cutting-edge security features. The versatile digital solution also delivers personalized recommendations regarding spending insights and savings goals, as well as a dedicated experience for business...
July 30th, 2024966North Augusta, SC – This summer, SRP Federal Credit Union launched an internship program for incoming and current college students that allowed each participant an insight into working in the credit union industry. SRP had fifteen students enrolled in the program, ranging from college freshmen to one recent graduate, who since has accepted a job with SRP.
The interns served in multiple areas, including, Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources and SRP Branches. Through these opportunities, the interns gained valuable hands-on experience that will better prepare them for future professional opportunities.
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July 29th, 20241044 – As part of First Commerce’s commitment to transform the communities it serves, the credit union dedicated the month of May — National Pet Month — to raise funds for four local Humane Society chapters. Together with donations from individuals and businesses, the credit union raised just over $10,320 to support non-profit animal rescues across North Florida and South Georgia.
Three years ago, First Commerce launched its inaugural fundraiser in Nashville, GA, to honor longtime animal advocate Elizabeth “Liz” Nix, mother of Rodney Nix, a member of the credit union’s Berrien County Advisory Council. Following the initial...
July 26th, 20241361Madison, Wis. – Filene’s Center for The Next Generation of Member Growth officially launched July 1st, with a kick-off presentation from Fellow Kim Lear during Filene’s Spark! 2024 event in Boston this month.
The continued aging of the average credit union member has been a challenge in the industry for decades, and now less than 20% of Americans under the age of 40 use a credit union. For credit union's that are focused on profitable future growth, they need to prioritize strategies that will help them to enhance their relevancy among younger consumers. The goal of the Center for The Next Generation of Member Growth is to...
July 26th, 20241348(Columbus, Ga.) – On Thursday, July 25, Kinetic Credit Union wrapped up a month of giving by donating items to local agencies. Kinetic employees, their families, and friends have donated school supplies, children’s clothing, non-perishable food, and much more.
These donations help to alleviate the struggles of those who need it most in the Chattahoochee Valley. Agencies that received the donations include Orchard View, Children’s Miracle Network, Muscogee County School District Hygiene Repository, Valley Rescue Mission, NeighborWorks, and Boys and Girls Club.
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