December 19th, 2024836Birmingham, Ala. – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Avadian Foundation awarded its third round of grants to organizations in the state of Alabama that are addressing needs in four key areas identified as the focus for the Foundation.
“We formed the Foundation as an outgrowth of our commitment to helping people,” said Linda Cencula, retiring President and CEO of Avadian. “We want to support the financial well-being of the people in the communities around us to create a more inclusive future for all by investing in affordable housing, financial health, small business development, and education across our membership...
December 17th, 20247370Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial is proud to announce that it has successfully reached its goal of donating $1 million to local non-profits and initiatives during its 70th anniversary year. This significant contribution positively impacted more than 230 organizations and shows the dedication the credit union has to the community.
"We are honored to fulfill our promise of donating $1 million back to the community to commemorate our 70th anniversary,” said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “People helping people is the credit union philosophy and we are proud to be able to give back in such a...
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...
December 17th, 20241107LAKE MARY and TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union announced their plans to merge two award-winning institutions and expand service to members from Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia.
Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and a membership vote, the combined credit union will continue to operate as Addition Financial Credit Union under the leadership of current President and CEO, Kevin Miller. Once the merger is complete, the credit union will hold nearly $4 billion in assets...
December 13th, 20247279Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to recognize SVP/Chief Technology Officer Tim Farnsworth’s remarkable 30-year career with the organization, during which he has grown to become an integral part of the credit union's leadership team. He oversees all cybersecurity, business continuity, electronic infrastructure and information technology operations.
"We are thrilled to honor Tim for his three decades of exceptional service and unwavering commitment to Eglin Federal Credit Union," said President/CEO Cathie Staton. "His journey is a true testament to the power of hard work, lifelong learning and...
December 13th, 2024246LAKE MARY, Fla (December 13, 2024) – The holiday season is the volunteering season for many Addition Financial team members, as employees of the Lake Mary-based credit donated more than 300 hours of time to support nonprofit organizations across Central Florida as part of Addition Financial’s “Season of Giving.”
Team members at Addition Financial organized festive volunteer events for nonprofits in need around the holidays, assisting with anything from building gingerbread houses with adults with disabilities to wrapping donated gifts for children in need.
Some of the Central Florida nonprofits Addition Financial volunteers...
December 13th, 2024018On December 11, 2024, Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President Marty Peltier will be recognized by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan with the Don Maillho Memorial Award in Banking.
This award celebrates Peltier’s outstanding service in the home-building industry, as he continues to utilize his 30+ years of banking experience to assist builders and homeowners by connecting them with people, products, and resources to help them thrive.
2024 marks the sixteenth year the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan will give out the Don Maillho Memorial Award in Banking....
December 13th, 2024117Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union has won the top award in the Urban Development category from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of North Florida for its state-of-the-art parking garage in downtown Jacksonville. The VyStar Parking Garage, located at 28 W. Forsyth Street, is a seven-story, 239,929-square-foot structure that sets a new standard for urban parking solutions.
With 767 parking spaces, nine electric-charging stations and street-level commercial spaces, the garage is a beacon of sustainable and community-driven design. Its innovative, fabric-covered steel façade and customizable LED lighting elevate the structure’s...
December 13th, 2024322Miami, FL (December 12, 2024) The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) recently concluded its highly anticipated 2024 Winter Conference in Miami, Florida, which brought together over 250 leaders from the credit union industry, including League Presidents, League Chairs, League Executives, federal and state regulators, America’s Credit Unions leadership and board, and key business partners to chart the future of credit union advocacy and collaboration.
Under the theme of "Comprehensive Collaboration", the conference featured impactful discussions aimed at strengthening advocacy efforts, fostering innovation, and...
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