March 4th, 2024620Washington DC (March 4, 2024) – Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, was recognized with the 2024 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) on Saturday evening.
This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association president who has demonstrated visionary leadership at the state and national levels. This includes delivering superior results organizationally and financially, developing services and programs for credit unions, and focusing on cooperation within the credit union system. It also represents personal values and...
March 4th, 2024027Irvine, CA, March 4, 2024 – Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Zest AI, the leader in AI-automated underwriting, announced today that all Origence arc OS customers can get trial access to accurate, inclusive AI underwriting for their auto portfolios. Experiencing the benefits firsthand, in a seamless way through their arc OS platform will give credit unions faster, clearer visibility to how they can benefit from AI adoption.
This 90-day AI test drive builds on the momentum of Zest Auto, the AI-automated underwriting model for credit union automotive lenders, available exclusively through...
March 4th, 2024122WASHINGTON, DC (March 3, 2024) – Sixteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Marquis on Sunday, March 3. Members of the Hall of Leaders are exceptional individuals that have dedicated their lives to perpetuating the credit union mission and philosophy.
“The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders is a unique opportunity to recognize individuals who have made incredible contributions and have had a tremendous influence on our movement at the local, state, or national level,” said...
March 1st, 2024320Jacksonville, Florida - VyStar Credit Union announced today it has completed its Merger Agreement with 121 Financial Credit Union. As of March 1, 2024, 121 Financial is officially operating as a division of VyStar Credit Union. The transaction was completed following standard closing conditions, a positive 121 member vote and regulatory agency approval.
“We are delighted that our two Jacksonville hometown credit unions have come together to serve our members and our community,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “We are committed to continuing the legacy of 121 Financial by offering member-centric service, best-in-class...
March 1st, 2024024Pensacola, Florida (February 29, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) proudly earned five Gold and 16 Silver awards at the 2024 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Pensacola American Advertising Awards on Feb. 16, 2024 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel.
Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation, the AAF Pensacola American Advertising Awards are the first of a three-tiered national competition. Across the country, local entrants vie for recognition as the very best in their markets. AAF Pensacola’s annual Awards Show honors the advertising work of creative minds in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. District winners...
March 1st, 2024020Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Chamber Awards Gala hosted this year by the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Feb. 9, 2024.
“We are extremely honored to be named the 2023 Large Business of the Year by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce,” said EFCU President/CEO Jerry Williams. “Last year, our senior management team were Difference Makers by working closely with Habitat for Humanity to Rock the Block in DeFuniak Springs and at their Restore location in Santa Rosa Beach. We are...
February 29th, 2024369Daleville, Ala. (January 29, 2024) — All In Credit Union was presented with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community by U.S. Representative Barry Moore, (R-AL). The certificate presented by Congressman Moore specifically cites the Credit Union’s giving and financial literacy education. All In Credit Union is the only credit union in the state of Alabama to ever receive this citation which is reserved for people, places, or events of public distinction that positively contribute to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the community.
Representative Moore remarked, “I am...
February 27th, 2024423Madison, Wis. – Twenty-nine of the credit union industry’s most innovative leaders come together to form the newest cohort of the Filene i3 Program. In its 20th year, the prestigious program experiences heightened demand and intensified competition, as an increasing multitude of exceptional credit union professionals submit their applications every year. Filene i3 is a two-year innovation leadership program equipping top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the credit union of the 21st Century.
“Through the i3 program, we're crafting a hub of innovation where emerging credit union leaders...
February 27th, 2024123Atlanta, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2024) – LGE Community Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program through March 29, 2024.
The annual scholarship program helps exceptional high school seniors from our communities attend the college, university, or technical school of their dreams by providing them with a $2,500 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded in each of the following counties: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding County.
Eligibility requirements:
Be an LGE Community Credit Union member in good standing at time of entry; OR have a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian...
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