January 14th, 2025081KISSIMMEE (January 10, 2025) – Addition Financial Credit Union and the School District of Osceola County held a ribbon cutting today for a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Osceola High School, expanding the High School Branch partnership that provides hands-on financial experience to Central Florida students.
Addition Financial’s High School Branch Program is designed to introduce young people to financial literacy and money management skills. The credit union provides training to Osceola High School students who are accepted into the program and prepares them to fully staff and run the credit union branch, located on the...
January 10th, 20253136Panama City, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Kristie McLane to our leadership team as the new Director of Community Business Development. With over 14 years of experience in banking and a strong track record of fostering client relationships, Kristie is poised to bring dynamic leadership to our credit union.
Kristie brings extensive experience in leading teams and building strong client relationships in both retail and commercial lending. Her collaborative approach and focus on fostering community growth have been key to her success in driving business development in the Florida Panhandle....
January 8th, 2025513Pensacola, Florida (January 8, 2025) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) announced it has selected eight local nonprofits to receive donations in 2025 through its Communerosity Employee Fundraising Program. This program is a part of PenAir’s dedication to Communerosity—where generosity is a positive force for good in the communities PenAir serves. The selected organizations were nominated and voted on by PenAir employees for their impactful work and alignment with PenAir’s mission to enhance lives where members live, work, and serve.
Each nonprofit will receive a monetary donation and a commitment from PenAir’s more than 380 employees...
January 7th, 2025219Pensacola, Florida (January 7, 2025 ) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 Scholarship Program, which offers financial support to local graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, including technical schools. Online applications are open at penair.org/Scholarships through March 23.
“We believe in empowering the next generation of leaders and changemakers,” said Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist at PenAir Credit Union. “Our scholarship program reflects our commitment to service, respect, and Communerosity ® by supporting students as they work toward...
January 6th, 20252117TAMPA, FLA. (January 6, 2025) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, announces the appointment of Scott Binder as Senior Vice President of Member Experience. Scott joins Suncoast’s senior leadership team, and will work closely with Executive Vice President Darlene Johnson to further enhance and optimize the credit union’s member experience.
A Tampa native, Scott brings over three decades of experience in the credit union industry, including 20 years at Suncoast, where he has served in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as Vice President of Payment and Deposit Operations.
In his new position, Scott...
January 3rd, 2025427Jacksonville, Florida — Capital is crucial for the growth and success of any business, particularly for small, local, and diverse enterprises. To provide valuable insights into financial opportunities and support the journey of these businesses, VyStar Credit Union, in partnership with the US Department of Commerce’s Regional Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center based in Orlando, will host the 2025 Access to Capital Forum.
This event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at VyStar Credit Union’s headquarters in downtown Jacksonville. Local developing, small, and diversity owned...
January 2nd, 20252148BRISTOL, FL — Calhoun Liberty Credit Union (CLCU) is excited to announce the ceremonial ribbon cutting for our brand-new Bristol branch, now open and ready to serve our members! This special event will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST at our new location, 10873 FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321.
We invite the public to join us in celebrating this milestone as we officially commemorate the opening of this modern facility designed to enhance how we serve our members and community. We can’t wait to celebrate this special day and share the next chapter of serving our community!
This move to a more prominent and easily...
December 23rd, 20243205Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached quickly to avoid a federal government shutdown beginning on Saturday, Dec. 21. However, the credit union has established programs available to minimize any inconvenience its members may face.
VyStar’s programs and services are designed to help members who might experience financial hardships as a result of a shutdown. The credit union has a history of helping members navigate financial uncertainties and remains committed to offering financial assistance to those who may be affected. These services include emergency relief loans, payment...
December 17th, 2024342PANAMA CITY, Fla.—The $1.9-billion Tyndall FCU deposited $16 million into more than 86,000 of its members’ accounts this week, WJHG.com reported.
Tyndall has given back over $78 million to its member-owners in recent years through an End-of-Year Giveback, WJHG.com said.
To get their holiday cash, members had to participate in everyday banking activities, such as online banking, bill pay, direct deposit, card usage, e-statements, and loans. Each member had the opportunity to receive up to $700.
“Our members matter, we get to know them, we get to know their mom, their dad, their grandparents, their children, we grow with our...
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