July 22nd, 2024316Panama City, FL - – Innovations Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its new branch in Chipley, FL. This marks the credit union's first branch outside Bay County, extending its reach and commitment to providing exceptional financial services to more communities in the region.
The new Chipley branch, set to open in the coming weeks, will offer a full range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking solutions and loans. Mr. Kenny Ray Mitchell, Market Leader—Northern Panhandle Region, and his dedicated team are ready to assist members with their financial needs.
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July 22nd, 2024616Jacksonville, Fla. (July 16, 2024) – Jim Ryan, President of JM Associates Federal Credit Union (JMAFCU), is the winner of the 2024 Jim Moran Award from Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC). This award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and loyalty to the YATC community and its students, with efforts that go above and beyond to support the program.
Established by automotive legend Jim Moran in 1984, the mission of YATC is to train and educate at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. In 2024, the center marks four...
July 16th, 20241523JACKSONVILLE, Ala, and Birmingham, Ala (July 16, 2024) — In an unprecedented partnership announced on Tuesday at Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees Meeting, Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to rebrand the home of Jax State Football as AmFirst Stadium.
The commitment, approved by Jax State’s Board of Trustees will name Jax State’s football stadium for the first time in the university’s history. AmFirst will have a significant presence on Jax State’s campus as part of the agreement, providing benefits beyond the Gamecocks’ football home.
“Jacksonville State...
July 16th, 2024723Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 16, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union partnered with Okaloosa Saves and The First Bank for the annual Teach Children to Save campaign April 1 – June 30. Youth were encouraged to set a savings goal and make a deposit into their savings account. Their names were entered into a random drawing for six children to win a $50 deposit into their savings account from Okaloosa Saves. Winners were invited to the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners board meeting on Tuesday, July 16 to receive their certificates and recognition.
This year, there were 106 youth from Eglin FCU and six youth from The First Bank under...
July 16th, 2024820Savannah, GA. - VyStar Credit Union held a Reality Fair at Enmarket Arena Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This free large-scale simulation event was designed to equip approximately 200 teenagers (ages 13–18) and their parents with essential money management skills for real-world financial challenges. Participants in the Reality Fair received a new identity with a career, an income, a credit score, and instruction on how to create a monthly budget. They then visited a variety of booths where they were presented with real world monthly expenses like housing, groceries, transportation and some unexpected events like a broken...
July 15th, 2024818JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union (FFCU) has been named Credit Union of the Year in the Large Asset Size category by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. The award recognizes LSCU-affiliated credit unions for their outstanding achievements in the areas of day-to-day operations, financial prowess, and community outreach.
“First Florida Credit Union’s dedication to intelligent growth has resulted in remarkable success, positioning the organization as a standout in the industry,” LSCU said in a statement announcing the award last month. “The credit union’s net loan portfolio surged by more than $32 million last...
July 12th, 20241532Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 16970 US Hwy 331 S, this is Eglin FCU’s first full-service branch and second location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch will provide convenient account access for more than 30,000 members living in Walton County. The DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway 90 opened July 18, 2023.
Eglin Federal Credit Union expanded membership opportunities to persons who live, work (or regularly conducts business in), worship, or attend school in,...
July 12th, 20241941JACKSONVILLE, FL. –VyStar Credit Union recently participated in the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Union’s (WFCU) Global Bridges program, a global movement of credit unions and financial cooperatives. The platform connects networks across the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and WFCU to advance solutions to shared global challenges.
WOCCU has projects in Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Senegal, Guatemala, Peru and Ecuador. Participants from the Global Bridges Economic Inclusion Project (EIP) study tour in Ecuador engaged with several national organizations, including the Superintendence of the Popular and Solidarity Economy, and...
July 10th, 20241431TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplaces award winner for the financial services industry. This prestigious accolade, bestowed by Energage, demonstrates USF FCU's commitment to fostering a people-first workplace culture. The criteria for award consideration is taken directly from employee engagement results. USF FCU’s impressive employee participation rate of 97% reflects their culture and commitment to hearing and prioritizing the voices of their individual team members.
The Top Workplaces program, renowned for its 17-year history of celebrating...
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