VyStar Credit Union Expands Financial Access in Fast Growing Clermont with New Branch Opening Credit Union News

VyStar Credit Union Expands Financial Access in Fast Growing Clermont with New Branch Opening

September 22nd, 2026038 New location expands access to financial services, supports communities and businesses in one of Central Florida's fastest-growing communities. Orlando, FL – As Clermont continues to experience rapid growth, VyStar Credit Union is expanding access to financial services with the opening of its newest branch at 4601 Collina Terrace in Plaza Collina. The new location marks VyStar’s second full-service branch in Lake County and will serve the growing number of families, businesses and communities driving the region’s continued growth. Through its newest branch, VyStar is deepening its investment in Central Florida by providing convenient...
Alloya Celebrates 15 Years of Cooperation at Its 12th Annual Leadership Symposium in Nashville Credit Union News

Alloya Celebrates 15 Years of Cooperation at Its 12th Annual Leadership Symposium in Nashville

September 22nd, 2026347 Naperville, Ill. – Alloya hosted its 12th annual Credit Union Leadership Symposium from September 9-11 in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together nearly 400 credit union professionals from 26 states for three days of education, networking and leadership inspiration. The event also marked a special milestone as Alloya celebrated its 15th anniversary alongside its members. “The Leadership Symposium is an opportunity to prepare for the future while celebrating the cooperative spirit that makes credit unions unique,” reflected Tim Bruculere, Senior Vice President of Membership at Alloya. “As we celebrated Alloya’s 15-year...
AmFirst Purchases New Property for Expansion in Clanton Credit Union News

AmFirst Purchases New Property for Expansion in Clanton

September 22nd, 2026233 CLANTON, AL— AmFirst has purchased property located at 2040 7th St S, Clanton, AL 35045, marking the credit union’s planned expansion into Chilton County. The new location will become AmFirst’s 23rd branch and its first in Chilton County. The property, formerly a financial institution, covers approximately 3,000 square feet and will be renovated into a full-service AmFirst branch. Plans for the location include multiple office spaces, teller stations, a full-service drive-thru, and an ITM. The Clanton location reflects AmFirst’s continued investment in expanding access to financial services across Alabama. Once open, the branch...
First Commerce Credit Union Promotes Allen Burkes to Vice President of Risk Management Credit Union News

First Commerce Credit Union Promotes Allen Burkes to Vice President of Risk Management

September 22nd, 2026029 Burkes brings extensive experience in risk management, fraud detection and prevention to his new position TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Commerce Credit Union has promoted Allen Burkes to Vice President of Risk Management, recognizing his leadership in the credit union’s risk management practices, fraud prevention efforts and commitment to protecting members. Burkes previously served as Senior Director of Risk Management. In his new role, he will lead First Commerce’s enterprise risk management efforts and provide strategic oversight of initiatives that help protect the credit union, its members and the communities it serves. His...
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The League and Credit Union Leaders Meet with White House Office of Management and Budget to Advance CDFI Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, alongside member credit union leaders, met with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to advocate for the timely and predictable deployment of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund resources that support lending and investment in underserved communities. During the meeting, The League urged OMB to complete its final review of fiscal year 2025 CDFI awards ahead of the September 30 deadline, apportion fiscal year 2026 funding without further delay, and establish consistent timelines for future CDFI Fund apportionments and Notice of Funds...
Addition Financial Credit Union Announces Partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Credit Union News

Addition Financial Credit Union Announces Partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

September 22nd, 2026326 Credit union contributes $30,000 to help Daytona Beach Campus students pursue internships and other career-building opportunities DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Addition Financial Credit Union announced a new partnership this week with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University that will expand financial education opportunities for the university community and help students overcome financial barriers to valuable career experiences. As part of the new collaboration, the credit union, headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, is contributing $30,000 to the Career Assistance Fund at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. The fund provides financial support...
The League Celebrates Inaugural Advocacy Ambassadors Graduating Cohort Credit Union News

The League Celebrates Inaugural Advocacy Ambassadors Graduating Cohort

September 22nd, 2026016 WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates recognized the inaugural graduating cohort of its Advocacy Ambassadors executive program during Hike the Hill in Washington, D.C. Launched in March, Advocacy Ambassadors is a seven-month executive advocacy program designed to equip credit union leaders with the relationships, resources, and strategies needed to strengthen their advocacy efforts. Throughout the program, Ambassadors worked to deepen relationships of influence, leverage advocacy tools and resources, collaborate across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, and develop actionable advocacy plans. The 2026...
Whitney Lucas Earns National Honor as One of the Top Women Chiefs of Staff of 2026 Credit Union News

Whitney Lucas Earns National Honor as One of the Top Women Chiefs of Staff of 2026

September 22nd, 2026018 PENSACOLA, Fla. — Raising the bar for executive leadership, Whitney Lucas, Loyalty Credit Union board member and chief of staff for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, is among the named 2026 Top Women Chiefs of Staff announced by Women We Admire. The prestigious award honors women leaders who drive the strategic engine behind major community organizations. Lucas was selected among an elite cohort of women performing this critical work across global corporations, health care systems, public agencies, and academic institutions. In her role as chief of staff for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Lucas reports directly to...
iTHINK Community Foundation Welcomes Cameron Sisser as New Executive Director Experienced Nonprofit Leader to Guide Foundation’s Continued Community Growth and Impact Credit Union News

iTHINK Community Foundation Welcomes Cameron Sisser as New Executive Director Experienced Nonprofit Leader to Guide Foundation’s Continued Community Growth and Impact

September 22nd, 2026031 DELRAY BEACH, FL. – iTHINK Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Sisser as Executive Director of the iTHINK Community Foundation, effective August 24. Cameron brings more than 16 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, events and communications strategy, with much of his career spent with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. During his tenure, he helped the organization’s continued community growth and impact. In addition to his nonprofit experience, Cameron brings more than 22 years of experience in governmental and public affairs. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida...
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