December 14th, 2023328Naperville, IL. (December 14, 2023) – The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) honored Tom Kane, President/CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League and Envisant, with its highest accolade, the prestigious Eagle Award. A visionary leader in the credit union movement, this recognition signifies Kane’s incredible impact on the industry, his dedication to member service, and his vision for advancing financial well-being for all.
Kane’s tenure as League President and CEO has been marked by notable achievements. He spearheaded initiatives that empowered credit unions to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. He...
December 12th, 2023925 – April 8-11 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL, credit unions come together to celebrate receiving this year’s Founders Award at Children’s Hospitals Week presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). All credit unions are encouraged to come to this event to rally together around their incredible work in raising critical funds through Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) helping local member hospitals change kids’ health to change the future. CMN Hospitals honors credit unions supporting their members and the local community.
The Founder's Award is a highly prestigious award provided to a...
December 11th, 2023134Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer with a donation of $47,000 to local non-profit organizations as part of their Holiday Giving initiative. They hope that this financial support will bolster the ongoing efforts of these organizations, enhancing their capacity to serve and uplift those in need within our area.
In addition to monetary donations, team members at Robins Financial worked together to collect various items of need for individuals in their community. This included clothing items such as scarves, hats, gloves and socks that were donated to Macon Outreach at Mulberry to provide warmth to...
December 8th, 20234106Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union announces its continued commitment to supporting its members by giving back over $20 million through its Member Rebate program.
This program stands as a testament to the credit union’s steadfast commitment to the financial well-being of its members. With a strong belief in the philosophy of “people helping people,” Robins Financial continues to demonstrate its dedication to its members’ financial success. Since starting this program in 2017, the credit union has been able to give back over $112 million to its members.
“Our mission has always been centered on the success and...
December 7th, 2023634Des Moines, IA—Credit Union Service Organization Choice Creative Solutions is excited to announce the return of Credit Union relEVENT. The conference will take place June 23-25th in Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. Attendance for the 2023 event increased nearly 30% and event organizers expect another increase this year.
Now in its fourth year, Credit Union relEVENT has gained a reputation in the credit union industry as a premiere destination for clear-eyed, non-euphemistic speakers and networking events designed to spur creativity and collaboration. “We call ourselves a no B.S. conference,” says Jeff Klein,...
December 5th, 2023369Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union announced a number of contributions to organizations that serve Alabama communities.
“Making an impact in the community is an important part of who we are,” said Linda Cencula, Avadian President and CEO. “We are delighted to be able to give back to the amazing organizations that are doing such wonderful work in our communities.”
Leading up to Thanksgiving, Avadian committed to donate funds to provide Thanksgiving meals at the Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham based on engagement on social media. Based on likes, comments, and shares, Avadian provided 300 meals.
A competition across...
December 5th, 2023163Rainbow City, AL – Family Savings Credit Union partnered with Jacksonville State University to launch the Family Savings Credit Union Financial Wellness Program for all Jax State students.
On Thursday, November 16th, Family Savings held a reception and check presentation to announce the partnership with the JSU Foundation. A check for $250,000 was presented to University President, Dr. Don Killingsworth, and JSU Foundation Executive Director, Dr. Alan Medders, Ph.D., and Jacksonville State University.
“We could not be prouder of the opportunity to work with the students at JSU. Improving financial literacy is our mission. In our...
December 4th, 2023155Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that it was one of four Sylacauga businesses among 46 finalists honored at the 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards held by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.
The local finalists were honored in each of four categories. They included Broadway Spinal Care (Emerging Business <5 Years), Pinhoti Outdoor Center (1 – 10 Employees), Harvey’s On Noble (11 – 50 Employees), and Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union (51 – 100 Employees). Of the four, Broadway Spinal Care and Pinhoti Outdoor took first place in their...
November 30th, 2023299MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, a prominent financial institution serving Florida residents since 1954, has launched a new financial literacy program, MIDFLORIDA Money Minute. The eLearning platform empowers individuals by providing valuable financial education and resources.
The program is free for all users, no credit union membership required, and is part of MIDFLORIDA's mission to improve the financial well-being of all those they serve. “In today's rapidly changing economic environment, the need for financial literacy has become essential,” said Vanessa Hernandez, Chief Retail Delivery, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. “We hear it from our...
Credit Union News
