December 7th, 2023635Des 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, 2023372Birmingham, 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, 2023164Rainbow 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, 2023160Coosa 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, 20232102MIDFLORIDA 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...
November 30th, 2023042WARREN, MI., November 29, 2023 – Comply-YES!, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that provides compliance audit, review, and support services to credit unions and other CUSOs, announces new CEO as the company expands services to credit unions in Massachusetts.
Karl Borgquist is named CEO of the growing CUSO Comply-YES!. Previously, Karl served as the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel for the State of Michigan Retirement System, which provided him with years of experience in overseeing the compliance, legal, and accounting functions of a large institutional investor. “I’m excited to join the credit union space...
November 28th, 2023774Cartersville, Ga. (Nov. 28, 2023) – LGE Community Credit Union is expanding its footprint in northwest Georgia with the addition of a new full-service branch in Cartersville, expected to open in the first quarter of 2024. This strategic move reflects LGE’s commitment to serving its valued members and communities.
The new 3,500-square-foot branch is located at 105 Main Street Market Place (in front of the Kroger shopping center) and is designed to provide members with a convenient and personalized banking experience.
Anyone who lives or works in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon,...
November 28th, 2023255Pensacola, Florida – (November 28, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union (PenAir) honors area teachers through its annual #TreatATeacher campaign, a key initiative celebrating the exceptional contributions of educators across Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Baldwin counties.
Each year, PenAir asks their Facebook and Instagram followers to nominate their favorite teacher. This year's campaign ran from September 5th to September 11th. After receiving an overwhelming response of approximately 150 nominations, six outstanding teachers were recognized for their dedication and profound impact on the community.
Selected Teachers and Schools:
Baldwin...
November 27th, 2023056Houston, TX (November 20, 2023) — JMFA, a leading provider of financial services consultation, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its evolution. As part of our commitment to better serve our clients and remain at the forefront of the financial industry, we are rebranding to “ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA.” This name change reflects our core mission to give our clients a competitive advantage in the market.
We have a 40-plus-year history of providing premier consultation services to community banks and credit unions across the nation. With this rebranding, we are reaffirming our dedication to excellence and innovation in...
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