October 20th, 2023137Pensacola, Florida – (October 19, 2023) Members of Pen Air® Credit Union's (PenAir) Share It® program have generously contributed over $5,300 to support the Santa Rosa Education Foundation this year.
Through the Share It® program, PenAir donates .01¢ for every signature-based debit card transaction made by participating members at no cost to the members. This initiative allows members to extend their support to teachers in Santa Rosa County, Baldwin County, Alabama, or Escambia County, Florida.
Share It® funds are being utilized to strengthen Santa Rosa Education Foundation's recognition and retention programs, including Teacher...
October 20th, 2023435 – October 19 marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®, a day that highlights the many ways credit unions across the world empower their members to pursue their financial goals. First Commerce joins more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to recognize and celebrate ICU Day.
Credit unions were founded on the philosophy of “people helping people.” For more than 100 years, credit unions have opened doors to affordable financial products and services while continually striving to provide personalized service designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
“As a credit union serving more than...
October 16th, 2023168Tuscaloosa, AL – October 17, 2023 – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will host its fifth annual Bridge Builders Conference on November 16, 2023 from 8am– 12:30pm CST at Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
The Bridge Builders Conference is the first of its kind in West Alabama, providing a place for teachers, parents, and community leaders to gather and discuss faith, education, and community. This free, one-day conference focuses on improving the community and connects local leaders to exchange ideas and resources to build bridges of communication and support for the communities they serve.
The 2023...
October 16th, 2023046Irvine, CA, October 16, 2023 – Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, is hosting a free webcast entitled “The U.S. Economy: Resilient, But For How Much Longer?” featuring guest speaker Economist Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., on October 19, 2023, at time 11 a.m. PDT.
As economic data remains mixed, what is in store for the rest of 2023 and beyond? Most importantly, what does this mean for your credit union’s lending? Join Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., to break down the essentials of these questions and more.
Discussion topics include:
Economic insights for the remainder of 2023 and beyond
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October 13th, 2023026Pensacola, Florida – (October 13, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union (PenAir) hosts Snack Stock, a community snack collection drive benefitting Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers. We invite our community to drop off your favorite individually wrapped snacks throughout the month of October in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness.
PenAir is committed to providing comfort and support to individuals in the fight against breast cancer and beyond. Whether you favor sweet or salty treats, your contributions will be a source of encouragement for those affected by cancer. Together, let's create a meaningful impact.
Snack Stock details:
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October 12th, 2023149DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – As a result of his impact on Georgia United Credit Union’s digital infrastructure Mark Bartholomew, who has served as chief information and operations officer (CIOO) since 2022, as chief information officer beginning in 2011 and prior to that as vice president of information services, has been promoted to executive vice president status, effective October 1, 2023.
As executive vice president/CIOO, Bartholomew is responsible for information services and business solutions, including IT development, policies and procedures, process improvement, deposit and payment operations, business intelligence,...
October 12th, 2023057DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – Committed to developing and elevating leadership from within, Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bob Bogart to an executive vice president role.
Effective October 1, 2023, Bogart now serves as executive vice president/CFO and is responsible for the credit union’s finance, accounting, risk management and legal functions. This role reports to Georgia United President Laura King.
Bogart, who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), joined Georgia United as CFO in 2016, and under his watch the credit union’s assets surpassed the $2 billion...
October 12th, 2023340MADISON, Wis. — The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is hosting a webinar, Global Connections, on October 19, 2023 to celebrate International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) with panelists from Venezuela and Ukraine.
The virtual event, scheduled for 9 a.m. C.T. will feature the following journeys with credit unions:
Astrid Dunn, a Venezuelan dentist living in Peru
Mariammer Paredes, a Venezuelan entrepreneur living in Ecuador
Olga Tugai, President, All-Ukrainian Credit Union Association (Ukraine)
The featured panelists will speak primarily in Spanish and Ukrainian, with English translations provided.
“We want...
October 10th, 2023142Irvine, California, October 4, 2023 — Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced its first keynote speaker, Andrew Busch, for its annual users’ conference. Lending Tech Live ‘24 is scheduled for June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, California.
Andrew Busch was the U.S. government's first chief market intelligence officer (CMIO) at the Commodity Futu res Trading Commission (CFTC). As an economic futurist, Busch dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes, and societal shifts drive opportunities for companies. Busch is renowned for his ability to demystify...
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