September 27th, 2026016Austin, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving organizational success as attendees took advantage of networking opportunities set against the backdrop of idyllic Lady Bird Lake.
During the final day of the conference, panel discussions featuring industry experts and practitioners shared insights looking Inside the Deal: Lessons Learned from M&A, Building the Digital Credit Union of the Future, and Finishing Strong, Starting Stronger through thoughtful succession planning.
The M&A panel was moderated by ALM First’s Bob Drouin and included Matt...
September 27th, 2026094Overwhelming response to the call for applications leads Foundation to add $150,000 in additional funding
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation today announced 24 credit unions were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. The Foundation originally made $500,000 available for the grant cycle but, after receiving the largest response to a call for applications in the grant program's history, added an additional $150,000, bringing total funding to $647,600 to support more credit unions in launching or expanding programs designed to serve the unique financial needs of young people in...
September 27th, 2026037North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has earned national recognition for its public relations excellence, receiving a Gold Award in Public Relations from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC).
The award was presented during the 2026 MAC Conference on Sept. 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, recognizing SRP’s strategic public relations efforts to share the credit union’s story, mission, and commitment to its members and the communities it serves.
SRP received the Gold Award in the Public Relations category for credit unions with more than $2 billion in assets. The honor places SRP among the nation’s top performing...
September 27th, 2026042Awarded Best Credit Union, Best Financial Planning Services, Best Place to Work, Best Mortgage Lender and Best Boss
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its president and CEO Brent Lister claimed top honors in multiple categories of this year’s Tallahassee Community's Choice Awards. First Florida was named Best Credit Union, Best Financial Planning Services (FFIS), Best Place to Work and Best Mortgage Lender, and its president and CEO was recognized as Best Boss in Tallahassee.
"While we’re proud to receive each of these awards, there is something very special about receiving all of them together,” Lister said. “The...
September 27th, 2026024Calhoun, Ga. – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation awarded a combined $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations serving Gordon County as part of the Foundation’s Calhoun Giving Day. Hosted at LGE Community Credit Union’s Calhoun branch, the event celebrated organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout Calhoun and Gordon County.
Nonprofit organizations receiving donations included Gordon County Civic Club, Harris Arts Center, New Foundations Development, Inc., and United Way of Gordon County.
“The organizations recognized through Calhoun Giving Day are...
September 27th, 2026011Austin, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Four Seasons Austin overlooking idyllic Lady Bird Lake. Highlights from the first day of this industry-leading, three-day conference included an insightful keynote session on The Great Wealth Transfer presented by Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. and the latest Economic & Market Update tailored specifically to financial institutions by Jason Haley, ALM First’s Chief Investment Officer.
With nearly $124 trillion in assets expected to change hands in the coming years, community financial institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to build relationships with heirs...
September 27th, 2026021The program, now in its fourth year, teaches financial literacy to kids as young as four years of age
ORLANDO, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union and the Rosen Preschools have joined forces for the ADDing FUNdamentals program, an innovative financial literacy program that introduces preschool-aged children to essential money management concepts through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
Developed through a partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Florida and the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, the ADDing FUNdamentals program teaches young learners foundational financial skills through interactive...
September 27th, 2026025Naperville, Ill. – As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Alloya unveiled the Alloya Hall of Champions during its annual Credit Union Leadership Symposium, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee, from September 9-11. The Alloya Hall of Champions was created to recognize individuals whose leadership and service have helped shape Alloya and advance the corporate credit union movement. Induction is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the movement and whose belief in the Power of Cooperation is legendary. The inaugural class of inductees were all important contributors to the initial charter formation...
September 27th, 2026053Highest-ever fundraising total helps fifth annual campaign reach nearly $50,000 milestone
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Commerce Credit Union’s fifth annual Liz Nix Fundraiser for Animal Rescue generated nearly $16,000 in 2026, the highest annual total in the fundraiser’s history, bringing its overall impact to nearly $50,000 since its launch.
Held each May during National Pet Month, the fundraiser benefits animal welfare organizations across North Florida and South Georgia. Through the generosity of individuals and businesses in the communities First Commerce serves, the credit union helps the organizations continue their work to find...
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