October 6th, 202607MADISON, Wis.—CUES and partner Currency Marketing have named a group of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as judges for the 2026 CUES Emerge program, which culminates with a Pitch Show on October 7 at 1 p.m. CDT. The judges are:
Mykol Fero, VP/Enterprise Planning & Program Delivery, TruStage
Mirren Harris, CCD, VP of Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA)
Brian Scott, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, RAI Partners
CUES Emerge was developed by CUES and Currency Marketing to offer free leadership development opportunities to rising professionals across the credit union...
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$2.5 Million in Funding from VACU Creates Financial Education Resource for New River and Roanoke Valleys
RADFORD — Radford University and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) celebrated the official opening of the university’s Financial Success Center on September 17, advancing a partnership designed to promote financial well-being and personal finance education on campus and across the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Established through $2.5 million in funding from VACU, the Financial Success Center will provide one-on-one coaching and community programming focused on practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, managing...
October 6th, 2026017Credit unions will use funds to help with affordable housing, workforce development, household financial stability and more
Credit unions working with CU Strategic Planning have been awarded more than $24.3 million through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. These awards allow credit unions like Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, Mo., which earned a $621,000 award, to improve household stability through financial wellness for families in low-income areas of the city with credit and asset-building products and financial education.
“We are so excited that we get to do more good in...
October 1st, 2026017Month-long Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign creates memorable experiences for Promise Heroes across Texas, Utah, and Virginia — tail end of campaign affected by weather, but community commitment endured
Virginia Beach, Va. (Oct. 1, 2026) – Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation brought communities together across Texas, Utah, and Virginia through fundraising, community events, and team member volunteer activities that created memorable experiences for medically fragile children, called Promise Heroes, and their families. In all, three children were surprised...
October 1st, 2026017Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2026) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Information Systems Core Systems Computer Operator II Mary Calvert for 25 years of service. Mary currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Operations Center to honor Mary’s milestone anniversary. Friends and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
"Thank you, Mary, for 25 years of outstanding service and commitment to Eglin Federal Credit Union,” said Information Systems Manager Susan Coup. “Your hard work, positive attitude and willingness to...
October 1st, 2026014How straight-through processing helps credit unions close more deals
Learn how straight-through processing helps credit unions approve auto loans faster, strengthen dealerships, and win more deals.
The moment a borrower sits down at a dealership to finance a vehicle, the clock starts. Delays cost deals, and hesitation opens business opportunities to faster competitors. Credit unions that have invested in straight-through processing are turning that pressure into an advantage, delivering a faster, more consistent experience for members and dealers alike.
The cost of slow decisioning
Traditional indirect lending workflows often break down...
October 1st, 2026019Credit Union of Georgia Marketing Department Earns Four Awards at National MAC Conference
Kennesaw, GA, September 29, 2026 — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce that its Marketing Department received four awards for marketing excellence during the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards Celebration held in conjunction with the annual MAC Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Michelle Dobbins, Vice President of Marketing for Credit Union of Georgia, represented the Credit Union at the conference and awards celebration, joining credit union marketing professionals from across the country for several days of education,...
September 29th, 2026032FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jen Kochan, Communications Director
608.288.5325, jenk@cues.org
Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Impact:
CUES Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductee
MADISON, WI — September 29, 2026 — CUES is proud to announce its 2026 award recipients and Hall of Fame inductee, recognizing two accomplished leaders, one exceptional credit union, and a lifetime of service that have strengthened organizations, communities, and the credit union movement. Congratulations to:
CUES Outstanding Chief Executive: Chris Harlan, CEO, University of Illinois Community Credit Union
This award recognizes...
September 29th, 2026016Contact:
Tim Bruculere
Senior Vice President, Membership
Alloya Corporate FCU
(518) 292-3808
tim.bruculere@alloyacorp.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alloya and Appex Launch Controlled Pilot of CUUSD Institutional Payment Stablecoin
Naperville, Ill. (September 29, 2026) – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of CUUSD, a U.S. dollar-denominated institutional payment stablecoin issued by Appex CUSO, LLC (Alloya Premier Exchange), a
wholly owned credit union service organization of Alloya. CUUSD is designed for approved credit unions and other institutional participants to support the transfer and...
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