July 26th, 20241141Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $5,000 to the Bleckley County Fire Department for the purchase of training equipment for lifesaving classes taught by the volunteer firefighters.
“One of the ways we live out our mission to be Member Focused, Financial Partners, Community Proud is by supporting initiatives that promote health and safety within our communities,” said Hillary Bobbitt, Marketing Programs Coordinator at Robins Financial Credit Union. “We are honored to partner with the Bleckley County Fire Department to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively...
July 25th, 20241343ACUM Announces 2024 HERSTORY Inductees
Manchester, New Hampshire—America’s Credit Union Museum (ACUM) is pleased to announce the 2024 inductees to their exhibit “Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory”. Due to the overwhelming response and support of the Herstory initiative in 2022, the museum established an annual recognition program to identify and celebrate outstanding women of the movement. Thanks to generous sponsors, the Cooperative Credit Union Association, the Illinois Credit Union League/Envisant, and Velera, Herstory continues honoring the past, present, and future of incredible women making history, showcasing...
July 23rd, 20241350Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Applegate to the position of Director of Audit.
Applegate started her career in a public accounting firm as a tax accountant before transitioning to employment with the federal government. During that time, she held roles in accounting and auditing, where she prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensured adherence to financial regulations, and provided audit support to internal and external parties.
“As an accountant, my participation in audit efforts sparked an interest in the field, leading me to my role as an auditor where I...
July 22nd, 20241048TAMPA, Fla. (July 22, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce its pivotal role in the development of a national credit union-focused case study in partnership with Velera (formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions) and 3DE by Junior Achievement (JA). This innovative educational initiative aims to embed financial literacy into the curriculum of high schools nationwide, enhancing students' understanding of credit unions and their impact on the community.
USF FCU, a long-time partner of Velera, was invited to join the planning committee for this groundbreaking project along with 14 other credit unions in six states. The credit...
July 22nd, 202411146Panama City, FL - – Innovations Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its new branch in Chipley, FL. This marks the credit union's first branch outside Bay County, extending its reach and commitment to providing exceptional financial services to more communities in the region.
The new Chipley branch, set to open in the coming weeks, will offer a full range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking solutions and loans. Mr. Kenny Ray Mitchell, Market Leader—Northern Panhandle Region, and his dedicated team are ready to assist members with their financial needs.
David...
July 22nd, 20241444Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union proudly welcomes Amy Fuller as the new Vice President of Project Management & Transformation. In this role, Fuller will implement frameworks and efficiencies for prioritizing and delivering outcomes that align with the credit union’s strategic growth objectives.
“I am excited to welcome Amy to the Robins Financial Credit Union family," said Amy Etheridge, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation. "Her extensive experience, leadership, and proven track record in growth-oriented process improvements will be instrumental in furthering our mission to be Member Focused....
July 22nd, 2024850(MOBILE, AL) New Horizons Credit Union offers financial solutions for our members’ Real World through many programs such as our Annual College Scholarship program. New Horizons Credit Union, once again, proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2024 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 22 years awarding over $85,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school...
July 22nd, 2024988Jacksonville, Fla. (July 16, 2024) – Jim Ryan, President of JM Associates Federal Credit Union (JMAFCU), is the winner of the 2024 Jim Moran Award from Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). This award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and loyalty to the YATC community and its students, with efforts that go above and beyond to support the program.
Established by automotive legend Jim Moran in 1984, the mission of YATC is to train and educate at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. In 2024, the center marks four...
July 16th, 20241788JACKSONVILLE, Ala, and Birmingham, Ala (July 16, 2024) — In an unprecedented partnership announced on Tuesday at Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees Meeting, Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to rebrand the home of Jax State Football as AmFirst Stadium.
The commitment, approved by Jax State’s Board of Trustees will name Jax State’s football stadium for the first time in the university’s history. AmFirst will have a significant presence on Jax State’s campus as part of the agreement, providing benefits beyond the Gamecocks’ football home.
“Jacksonville State...
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