September 30th, 20241250ADEL, Ga. — As many South Georgia communities faced extended power outages and damage to homes and businesses from Hurricane Helene, First Commerce Credit Union jumped into action over the weekend to serve hot lunches and provide much needed relief.
On Sunday, September 29, First Commerce team members in Tallahassee, Fla., loaded up a grill, 600 hot dogs, dozens of cases of water bottles, and snacks before driving to Adel, Ga., to join fellow team members at the Adel financial center located at the center of Adel’s downtown area on Hutchinson Ave. for a cookout for the Adel and Nashville communities. Both Saturday and Sunday, First...
September 30th, 2024582Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Human Resources Supervisor Robin Lakes for 30 years of service. Robin currently resides in Crestview.
“Over the past three decades, Robin has been an indispensable member of our Credit Union family. Her unwavering dedication and steadfast loyalty have significantly enriched our organization,” said SVP/Chief HR Officer Gina Denny. “Robin always shows genuine care and concern for others. She makes everyone feel valued and welcome. We deeply appreciate the enduring commitment she has demonstrated throughout her years with us.”
Robin...
September 27th, 20244040Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce that the credit union’s Chief Information Security Officer Carl Scaffidi, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Georgia CISO ORBIE® Awards in the Corporate category. The ORBIE Awards, presented by Georgia CISO, recognize exceptional leaders in information security who have demonstrated excellence in technology and cybersecurity leadership.
The Georgia CISO ORBIE® Awards are the premier recognition program for technology executives in the United States and Canada. Since their inception in 1998, over 500 winners have received this esteemed honor. The ORBIE Award is...
September 26th, 20241148Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Candace Johnson to the position of Contact Center Manager.
With over 20 years of leadership experience in customer service, team development and call center management, Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role. In her previous position with AT&T, Johnson traveled the country, developing and training teams in effective conversational skills and leadership techniques.
“I’ve spent years cultivating leadership and development skills, and I am excited to bring this experience to Robins Financial,” shared Johnson....
September 25th, 20249347VyStar recognizes the severe impact that Hurricane Helene has had on the many communities it serves. As clean-up efforts begin, VyStar is here to assist members. If you experienced damage from the storm or need additional assistance, please visit our Storm page at vystarcu.org/storm.
Most of the branches across our operating area will open at noon today as expected. However, for the safety of our employees and members, select branches listed below will remain closed all day:
Alachua – NW US Highway 441, Alachua FL 32615
Brunswick - 86 Golden Isles Plaza, Brunswick, GA 31520
Lake City – 411 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL...
September 25th, 20241555September 24, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) marked five successful years of partnership and student achievement on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UAH Charger Union (4705 Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35899).
The UAH branch, primarily staffed by UAH students, offers valuable services and convenience to the university’s students, faculty and staff. Alongside providing work experience and career opportunities, the branch’s affinity debit card has generated $23,240 in revenue for the university since its launch. Each time a member uses the UAH-linked debit card,...
September 25th, 202412240Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Twany Edwards to the position of Accounting Manager.
Most recently, Edwards served as the Director of Finance for the City of Americus, Georgia, where she was responsible for overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Before moving into government finance, Edwards worked as a Senior Tax Accountant with Executive Tax & Consulting, where she developed a foundation in tax strategy and compliance. This combination of public sector financial leadership and private sector expertise has given Edwards a unique perspective on...
September 24th, 2024427North Augusta, SC – The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has named SRP Federal Credit Union winners of four prestigious credit union awards.
SRP was named first-place winner of the Louise A. Herring Philosophy-in-Action Award. This award is given for a credit union’s practical application of the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” for internal programs and services that can benefit membership. The SRP entry was their Community Revitalization Project. This initiative worked with minority businesses and government agencies to provide low-income housing in communities in need of revitalization. It began with homes in...
September 24th, 2024932Pensacola, Florida (September 24, 2024) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2024, today announced that its second annual Snack Stock, a community-wide snack collection drive to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers, will begin accepting snack donations from the community, including members and non-members, on October 2. The drive will supply the cancer center’s snack cabinet with individually wrapped items for cancer patients and their families to enjoy while in the waiting room, treatment areas, or at routine appointments.
“PenAir is committed...
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