September 7th, 20233242Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama ONE Credit Union, a leading provider of financial services, announced that it has merged with Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union (BMFCU). This merger was approved by the membership of Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union and was made effective on September 1, 2023. The merger will extend Alabama ONE's footprint into Conecuh and Escambia counties in South Alabama, enhancing the breadth and depth of financial products and services available to members of both institutions.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brewton Mill Federal Credit Union into the Alabama ONE family," said Bill Wells, CEO of Alabama ONE. "This strategic...
September 7th, 2023758Sandy Springs, Ga. (Sept. 7, 2023) – On Wednesday, Aug. 30, LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its new Sandy Springs branch, located at 6615 Roswell Road, Suite 6637-A. The new location is LGE's 15th branch overall and third in north Fulton County.
The official grand opening celebration featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, with luxury charcuterie from The Board and Box, desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and balloon decorations from Get It POPin.
Both Chris Leggett, president and CEO of LGE, and Kali Boatright, president and CEO of the Greater North...
September 7th, 2023149Panama City Beach, FL (September 7, 2023) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to launch its 'SPARK TANK' Challenge, a dynamic competition designed to propel process improvements within the credit union. This exciting program empowers participants to unveil innovative ideas and strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. By instilling a culture of continuous improvement, the competition not only champions positive change but also cultivates staff collaboration and engagement.
The 'SPARK TANK' Challenge invites employees to brainstorm and implement solutions for everyday challenges, making...
September 6th, 2023148Tampa, Florida (September 6, 2023) —The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus will remember victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and pay tribute to survivors, first responders, members of the military and their families during a remembrance event on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery. The event is open to the public and supported by USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) who serves as the title sponsor.
In addition to the morning event that will get underway at 8:30am, the USF Sarasota-Manatee students, faculty, staff, and volunteers will commemorate the terrorist...
September 5th, 2023268Last year, Delta Community Credit Union’s Net Promoter score (NPS) was 74.8%, the credit union’s second highest score ever and a number that placed it in the top percentile of credit unions nationwide. Over the same period, the average NPS for similar-sized credit unions was 57% and 39% for banks.
According to Hank Halter, CEO, Delta Community Credit Union, that high NPS is a testament to the credit union’s employees. “Our employees are our greatest asset,” said Halter. “So for Delta Community, it’s important that we find the best and brightest employees and invest in them — and that’s exactly what we’ve...
September 1st, 2023191Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union proudly honors their commitment to empowering education in our community by supporting two local scholarships. The credit union donated $5,000 to the Fort Valley State University Foundation and $4,000 to the Georgia Military College Foundation.
Robins Financial has been a longtime supporter of the Georgia Military College (GMC) Foundation scholarship. Their $4,000 donation provides a one-year scholarship for one student. Jermaine Rountree was awarded the 2023 GMC Foundation scholarship and is pursuing a major in Computer Science.
This marks the first year that Robins Financial has...
September 1st, 20232438August 31, 2023 – Dothan, AL-based Five Star Credit Union announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Abbeville, GA-based Wilcox County State Bank. The deal will be structured as a purchase and assumption transaction, and the consideration will be all-cash. Other financial terms were not disclosed.
Upon consummation, Five Star will have total assets of approximately $950 million and will expand its footprint to 23 full-service banking locations across lower Alabama and south and middle Georgia with the addition of Wilcox County State Bank’s four offices in Abbeville, Rochelle, Milan and Ocilla, GA.
“Five Star...
August 31st, 2023054Panama City Beach, FL (August 31, 2023) – In a testament to its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace environment, Innovations Financial Credit Union has been honored with the prestigious recognition of being named one of American Banker's Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2023. This accolade highlights the credit union's dedication to creating a workplace culture that empowers and supports its employees while delivering exceptional financial services to the community.
American Banker's annual "Best Credit Unions to Work For" program acknowledges credit unions that exhibit outstanding workplace practices, employee...
August 31st, 2023062Pensacola, Florida – (August 30, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of John Huddleston to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
Huddleston joined PenAir in 2022 from Credit Union of the Rockies, where he served as their senior leader over finance and accounting for 3 years. He has over 13 years of experience delivering financial and management accounting excellence across local government, public accounting, and credit unions. Huddleston has bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance as well as a master’s degree in accounting from the University of West Florida. He holds...
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