August 7th, 2026030Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to announce its Fall Shred Day event series, offering Florida residents a free and convenient way to safely dispose of sensitive personal documents. Events will be held at LMCU branch locations across the state from September 26 through December 5, 2026.
LMCU has partnered with Safeguard and A1 Shredding & Recycling to bring on-site shredding trucks and staff to each location. No membership is required to participate. Anyone is welcome to pull up and shred.
Events will be held at the following locations:
Saturday, September 26 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. — New Tampa Branch, 17635 Bruce B...
August 6th, 2026023Madison, Wis. Filene Research Institute today announced a new strategic partnership with Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business. The partnership creates new opportunities for credit union leaders to engage with the broader financial services ecosystem while bringing credit union perspectives into the conversations shaping the future of money.
The collaboration will begin this fall at Money20/20 through the launch of the Credit Union Pass and exclusive programming designed specifically for credit union executives. It will continue at Filene’s premier annual event, big.bright.minds. 2026,...
August 6th, 2026040LMCU to build new Grand Rapids community branch in partnership with Amplify GR; commits additional $4M to bring its HomeAssist down payment assistance program total to $16 million. Both investments are aimed squarely at expanding financial access and creating pathways to homeownership.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) today announced two significant investments that reflect the credit union’s deepening commitment to financial access, housing equity, and the communities it was founded to serve.
LMCU will build a new full-service branch at 1412 Kalamazoo Ave in Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood, marking...
August 5th, 2026019Auburn, Ala. – August 04, 2026 – Southern Energy Credit Union announces its expansion into the Auburn-Opelika market with the purchase of property at 2085 East University Drive in Auburn. Expected to open this fall, the site will become Southern Energy’s first full-service branch in the Auburn-Opelika area. This investment marks an important milestone in the Credit Union's continued growth and commitment to serving members throughout Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
The expansion follows years of interest from members in the area and reflects the Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to strategically investing in communities where...
August 5th, 2026035North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Kelley Martin to the SRP leadership team as the organization’s new Vice President of Lending. Her primary responsibilities include the management and direction of the credit union’s Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending, and Loss Mitigation departments in accordance with SRP’s strategic goals.
Martin has previously served in executive leadership roles in credit unions across Georgia and Florida. Most recently, she served as Chief Operations Officer of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union. Her extensive career also includes leadership positions at VyStar Credit Union,...
August 4th, 2026039Experienced industry leader brings decades of digital transformation expertise to Jacksonville-headquartered credit union
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - VyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jim Ryan, a recognized leader in the credit union and financial technology industries, is joining the organization as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
In this role, Ryan will help advance VyStar's long term strategic priorities, support innovation initiatives, strengthen industry partnerships and identify opportunities that enhance member value while positioning the credit union for continued growth.
Ryan joins VyStar from Curql...
August 4th, 2026015Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Facilities/Procurement Specialist Andrew Funk has been selected as the Five-Star Performer of the second quarter of 2026. Andrew has been employed with the Credit Union since May 2025 and currently resides in Niceville. The Five-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Andrew was nominated by his coworkers for consistently going above and beyond in his role, providing support...
July 31st, 2026022Washington, D.C. – The following release is the opinion and analysis of Ibby Dickson, Manager of Federal Advocacy at The League of Credit Unions:
Credit unions have long been recognized as a trusted source of affordable lending, particularly for first-time homebuyers. This reputation reflects their broader mission—to provide accessible financial services that help working Americans pursue their dreams, whether that's buying a home, starting a business, or achieving long-term financial stability.
The recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents a significant step toward making homeownership more attainable for...
July 31st, 2026035The Boards for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and the MD|DC Credit Union Association have signed a letter of intent to pursue a potential merger. This marks an important step toward combining the strengths of both organizations and delivering greater value to the collective members. If approved, the merger is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The decision follows an extensive strategic review by the MD|DC Credit Union Association Board, which examined the Association’s long-term priorities and the potential benefits a consolidation could provide.
If approved, the combined organization would represent 458...
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