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Foundation announces Executive Director retirement

MADISON, WI (March 28, 2024) — The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, today announced that Gigi Hyland, Executive Director, plans to retire on December 31, 2024. Hyland joined the Foundation in 2013. Under her leadership, ...

First Alliance Credit Union elevates key employees to executive leadership team

ROCHESTER, MN (March 28, 2024) — First Alliance Credit Union, a leading financial institution in South East Minnesota, committed to serving its members and community, is proud to announce the promotion of two exemplary individuals to its chief executive leadership team. Lisett Comai-Legrand, former Director ...

2024 Credit Union Youth Month: Free marketing kit from CuCurator

As part of the combination of CUNA and NAFCU to create America’s Credit Unions, some programs of each organization have stopped. One of those is CUNA’s Youth Month, which typically was in April. CuCurator, a credit union marketing cooperative has filled this gap ...

NCUA releases fiscal year 2023 OMWI Annual Report to Congress

ALEXANDRIA, VA (March 28, 2024) — The National Credit Union Administration released its Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Annual Report to Congress on the agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and initiatives for fiscal year 2023. The report also outlines ...

Numerica wins business innovation award

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (March 28, 2024) — Outside-the-box solutions for connecting people with affordable housing earned Numerica Credit Union a special honor Wednesday. The credit union received the Business Innovation award at the 2024 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Numerica accepted the ...

Nook announces Living50+, a niche experience for credit union members

WAYZATA, MN (March 28, 2024) — Nook (www.nook-inc.com), a pioneer of niche experiences, is excited to announce Living50+, a member engagement platform for the 50+ demographic. As a result of growth and the shift to digital, credit unions’ core differentiator as relationship-based financial ...

ValleyStar Credit Union promotes Misty Reed to Chief Credit Officer

MARTINSVILLE, VA (March 28, 2024) — ValleyStar Credit Union proudly announces the promotion of Misty  Reed to the position of Chief Credit Officer. Misty's extensive career, spanning over 22  years across banks and credit unions, reflects her remarkable dedication and expertise in  the financial sector. ...

Meriwest Credit Union becomes Official Credit Union Partner of Bay FC

SILICON VALLEY, CALIF., (March 28, 2024) — Meriwest Credit Union is proud to announce its exciting new partnership with the first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise in the Bay Area, Bay FC. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they ...