July 1st, 2024765DULUTH, GA (June 27, 2024) – With the snip of oversized scissors, Georgia United Credit Union officially marked a new chapter of serving members in downtown Atlanta with its new branch on Marietta Street.
Georgia United CEO Debbie Smith, President Laura King and other executives, board of directors, leaders and team members were joined by Central Atlanta Progress President A.J. Robinson to celebrate and commemorate the relocation of the credit union’s former Whitehall Street branch to the heart of Atlanta’s convention, sports and entertainment district.
“We are so excited to be here – it feels like family, community and...
June 27th, 20248127TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce that CEO Richard J. “Rick” Skaggs has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) following the LSCU Annual Business Meeting held in Orlando on June 13.
Skaggs brings more than 35 years of experience in the credit union industry and a strong commitment to the credit union movement, making him a valuable leader for LSCU’s Board. For the past 14 years, he has served as CEO at USF Federal Credit Union, where he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving members and fostering community...
June 26th, 2024971ORLANDO, Fla (June 27, 2024) – The University of Central Florida announced this week Addition Financial Credit Union is the first financial institution to be recognized as a Pegasus Partner. Addition Financial joins AdventHealth, Orlando Health and Nemours Children’s Health as organizations that share the university’s vision and commitment to continuing to lead the region in key industries such as aerospace, engineering, defense, optics, digital media, finance and healthcare. Pegasus Partners engage across the university in ways that create meaningful value for both organizations, including talent development and recruitment,...
June 26th, 20241084WILLINGBORO, NEW JERSEY - ABCO Federal Credit Union will become EdiFi Credit Union on July 1, 2024. This new name better reflects the values and the future that we envision for our credit union, according to CEO Jill Peterson.
“The name, ABCO, was created when we served educators in the southern region of New Jersey; today, we proudly provide financial solutions to members from a broad range of communities, educational systems, healthcare facilities and employers,” Peterson explained. “Our new name, EdiFi, speaks to our roots as a credit union for educators and our current vision to empower a broader range of members with knowledge...
June 26th, 2024378TAMPA, Fla. (June 25, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, announces a new partnership with ZooTampa at Lowry Park that brings immediate benefits to the credit union’s 1.2 million members, including a special Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer on zoo tickets this summer. The partnership also marks Suncoast as the official credit union of ZooTampa.
Beginning June 19th through September 30th, Suncoast Credit Union members can participate in the BOGO promotion by visiting the zoo’s ticket gates and presenting their Suncoast credit or debit card. Members can take advantage of the BOGO offer as many times as...
June 25th, 2024794Macon, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is hosting a grand opening celebration on June 27 at 11:00 a.m. for its new downtown Macon branch located at 515 Mulberry St.
"Our expanded presence in downtown Macon signifies our commitment to sustainable growth and reflects our active participation in the ongoing revitalization efforts of this vibrant area,” stated Christina O’Brien, Robins Financial president and CEO. “We are eager to provide expanded services to our members and collaborate with local businesses in this new, convenient location."
This exciting news coincides with Robins Financial Credit Union's 70th anniversary,...
June 24th, 2024974BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 20, 2024) — AmFirst recently partnered with Better Basics and WVTM 13 in a three-part sponsorship initiative to raise awareness and support literacy efforts in the region. Better Basics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among children in Central Alabama.
Facts About Literacy in Alabama:
• 16% of Alabamians struggle with illiteracy.
• 79% of low-income children enter kindergarten without full alphabet knowledge.
• Children not reading at grade level by third grade and living in poverty are 13 times less likely to graduate high school.
• 60% of low-income families lack...
June 24th, 2024742Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Credit Union has awarded four Florida high school students two-year college scholarships as part of the Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program. The Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program is a partnership between Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) and the Florida Chamber Foundation with the goal of reducing childhood poverty in Florida by providing a pathway to college for students living in the poorest zip codes. VyStar partnered with the FPCF to support education through initiatives that create a solid foundation for a lifetime of financial wellness for students.
“Financial education is one of...
June 24th, 2024637North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and supports teaching...
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