September 26th, 2023248Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute recently launched the Center for The Credit Union of the Future with fellow Lamont Black of DePaul University and the Center for Leadership, Strategy & Governance with fellow Amy Hillman of Arizona State University.
The financial services industry is going through a period of rapid change and disruption. With continuously evolving technologies, changing consumer preferences and increasing workplace expectations, an enormous amount of pressure is on credit unions looking to keep up. Filene’s two new research center topics are reflective of the most pressing needs credit union leaders face...
September 26th, 2023345Birmingham, Ala. – The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced that Avadian Credit Union won the 2022 Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award for credit unions in the state of Alabama.
“The philosophy behind the credit union movement is ‘people helping people,’” said Linda Cencula, Avadian’s President and CEO, “so we are beyond delighted to receive the Philosophy in Action Award.”
The award is “given to a credit union for its practical application of credit union philosophy within the actual operation of the credit union.”
Avadian was recognized for its efforts in opening a new branch in the midtown...
September 26th, 2023540 In preparation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) Foundation and First Commerce Credit Union have teamed up again this year to launch the #FlamingoChallenge, a unique fundraising initiative that empowers the community to get involved and help raise funds and awareness to support local patients battling breast cancer. Since its initial launch four years ago, the #FlamingoChallenge has raised more than $200,000 to support local patients in South Georgia and North Florida.
Funds raised through the #FlamingoChallenge will go toward the Pearlman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Fund, which...
September 26th, 2023239Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Sept. 25, 2023- Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it was voted best Credit Union, Place to Work and Mortgage Lending Company in the 2023 Finest on the Emerald Coast’s Official Community Choice Awards. Locals, members and employees choose the best businesses in town through nominations and voting. Read the announcement.
Eglin Federal Credit Union has won a community’s choice award every year since the Northwest Florida Daily News started the competition in 2010.
“With thanks to our awesome employees, Eglin Federal Credit Union is very proud to be named best Credit Union, Place to Work, and...
September 21st, 2023135Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the promotion of Christie Kimbell to the position of Executive Vice President. In this new role, Kimbell will be responsible for the strategy, products, programs, communities, financial and operational management of Filene.
Kimbell joined the Filene Research Institute in 2019 as Chief Experience Officer and has since demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to the growth and success of the organization. Her contributions have been the driving force behind product relevancy, strategic vision,...
September 21st, 2023250JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union recently named Stuart Davis community relations and member development manager. In his role, Davis will oversee financial literacy outreach programs, community events, and sponsorships.
Davis brings more than a decade of business development and marketing experience to his position at the Jacksonville, Florida-based financial institution. In his previous roles, Davis has crafted and executed community-based business plans that have proven instrumental in attracting new clients nationally and locally. He has gained valuable marketing experience at companies including Smoak, Davis &...
September 20th, 2023167Panama City, Florida - Bay Credit Union and FLAG Credit Union (a division of Bay Credit Union) will become Hello Credit Union on September 28, 2023.
The credit union’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team announced the change to their 12,800 members earlier this month.
“Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced a lot of enhancements and improvements. All the while, member service has been at the forefront of our decision-making,” said Mike Akers, CEO of Hello Credit Union. “We listened to our members, and with their input, and that of our Board of Directors, we decided to rename under one unified brand to...
September 19th, 2023140Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Sept. 18, 2023 - Eglin Federal Credit Union employees raised $7,347 to support suicide prevention for youth and the military through the Bring Hope Dragon Boat Festival and Race held at the Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island Sunday, Sept. 10. Two employee teams raised money by organizing a dessert auction, hot dog luncheon, turtle wreath auction, website donations and a steerer’s auction. In addition to the funds raised by the teams, EFCU was also the Dragon Sponsor donating $10k.
“We can’t thank Eglin Federal Credit Union enough for their ongoing support of our mission to prevent youth and military...
September 18th, 2023055North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union had two proud team members as their children were announced as the 2023 winners of the Ed Templeton Scholarship and the Larry Pridemore Scholarship. These scholarships have been set up by the Board of Directors of SRP and are awarded annually to a child of a full-time employee. The parents of the scholarship recipients this year were Ms. Shameika Carter, Williston Branch Assistant Manager, and Ms. Tawanaca Williams, Community Development Representative.
The $2500 Ed Templeton Scholarship, named in honor of SRP Federal Credit Union’s past President retired, was awarded to Miss Kaitlyn...
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