April 9th, 2026018MADISON, WI — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition program, which honors individuals and credit unions whose impact is driving progress and strengthening the communities they serve.
“The CUES Awards & Recognition program reflects the very best of our industry—leaders and organizations who act with purpose, deliver meaningful results, and have a positive influence on the future of the movement,” said Brian Cacic, CUES VP/Member Experience.
Nominate the leaders and credit unions driving positive change in these categories:
John Pembroke Catalyst for Change...
April 8th, 2026038Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that David Powell, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, has been reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees.
Powell has been a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees, contributing his leadership and financial expertise to support the college’s mission of providing high-quality education and workforce development opportunities across the region. His reappointment reflects his continued commitment to strengthening educational access and economic growth in Northwest Florida.
“David’s leadership...
April 8th, 2026017PWCampbell, a leading integrated services and design-build firm for financial institutions, has launched OptimizeIQSM—a comprehensive branch network optimization program that helps financial institutions (FIs) make smarter, data-driven decisions about their physical footprint.
As branch roles evolve, institutions face growing pressure to ensure every location delivers measurable value. OptimizeIQ empowers FI’s to evaluate, align, and enhance their entire network, improving performance across locations, markets, and consumer touchpoints.
“Branch decisions should not be about individual sites, they should consider how the entire...
April 8th, 2026019Credit unions are invited to recognize leaders advancing financial well-being and the credit union movement
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) announced that nominations are now open for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. This award recognizes individuals, organizations, and programs that are making extraordinary contributions to the credit union movement.
The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are the highest national honors in the U.S. credit union movement. Since 1989, the Foundation has hosted this annual celebration of leaders and innovators who have a deep commitment to creating a lasting impact...
April 8th, 2026021Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing.
LGE received a Diamond Award in the Social Short-Form Video category for its “Meet the Branch Manager” campaign. Posted across LGE’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages, the series of videos introduced viewers to branch leaders who serve their communities, reinforcing LGE’s commitment to personalized service and community connection.
This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions,...
April 8th, 2026023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than 80 senior-level economics students at Leon High School gained hands-on money management experience April 2 as First Commerce Credit Union and the FCCU Foundation kicked off Financial Literacy Month.
As the nonprofit arm of First Commerce, the FCCU Foundation focuses on fostering financial literacy for all age groups across North Florida and South Georgia. At Leon High, the Foundation led an interactive, game-style Financial Fitness Fair designed to help students build strong financial fundamentals as young adults.
During the Financial Fitness Fair, students received fictional identities that came...
April 8th, 2026018Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Member Service Counselor II Kimberly Hixon for 30 years of service. Kimberly currently resides in Crestview.
On Thursday, April 2, a celebratory breakfast was held at the North Crestview Branch to honor Kimberly’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
North Crestview Branch Manager Marilyn Boyer congratulated Kimberly, saying, “Kim has served the North Crestview Branch for 20 of her 30 years with Eglin FCU, and we deeply value the wisdom and knowledge she has gained during that time....
April 8th, 2026012New Beta Capability Helps Credit Union Teams Turn Performance Data Into Clearer Conversations
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help credit union teams interpret performance results more efficiently and center discussions on meaningful insights. The release expands on AI‑powered analysis for individual displays introduced late last year, taking performance interpretation to the next-level.
Dashboard‑level AI Analysis looks across multiple metrics and charts within a Peer Suite dashboard and translates them into a clear,...
April 7th, 2026022NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – April is National Financial Literacy Month, and BayPort Credit Union is inviting the community to build better money habits—and possibly win cash while doing it. Throughout April, BayPort is offering free financial workshops, valuable incentives, and easy-to-access resources, with more than $3,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Throughout the month, you’ll find new BayPort videos featuring financial literacy tips and inspiring real-life testimonials from our community. Join BayPort’s Financial Educator Belinda Aboagye as she shares practical advice alongside stories from members whose lives have been positively...
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