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Local credit union to provide Financial Literacy Day for Kern youth

BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 8, 2024) — Valley Strong Credit Union will be giving away two $2,500 college scholarships in celebration of Financial Literacy Month in April. Youth, ages 15-18, who RSVP to attend the credit union's first Financial Literacy Day will be eligible to ...

TruStage’s March 2024 Credit Union Trends Report

MADISON, WI (April 8, 2024) — The Credit Union Trends Report is a monthly "pulse check" on the state of the credit union marketplace, often placed in a historical context. The report includes data from two months prior and is published and distributed by Steven ...

Numerica hires Hickman as digital experience and engagement SVP

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (April 8, 2024) — Nathan Hickman has been hired as Numerica Credit Union’s senior vice president of digital experience and engagement. In this role, Hickman will oversee the credit union’s member service center. He is also charged with growing and ...

SDCCU offers free educational resources for America Saves Week

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 8, 2024) — San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is committed to promoting the importance of building a strong savings to maintain financial security and overall wellness through its support of America ...

Allied Solutions increases employee volunteerism by 317%

CARMEL, IN (April 8, 2024) — Allied Solutions reported an increase of 317 percent in its employee volunteerism in 2023, along with continued corporate philanthropic investments in the communities where the company’s employees live and work. The company of more than 1,800 employees ...

Earthmover Credit Union to merge with Peoples Energy Credit Union

OSWEGO, IL (April 8, 2024) — Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) and Peoples Energy Credit Union are excited to announce their upcoming merger. Peoples Energy Credit Union members will join Earthmover Credit Union’s membership and operate under the Earthmover name.  “Merging with Earthmover Credit Union ...

Hermanson transfers to Capital Credit Union’s mortgage services team

BISMARCK, ND (April 8, 2024) — Breanne Hermanson recently transferred to Capital Credit Union’s Mortgage Services Team. She will serve as the mortgage loan officer for the credit union’s Hazen, Beulah and New Salem  branches.   As a mortgage loan officer, Hermanson will work ...

Corporate Central announces strategic investment in Curql Fund II

MILWAUKEE, WI (April 8, 2024) — Corporate Central is proud to announce it has made a strategic investment in Curql Fund II, an innovative investment fund specializing in fintech. This fund prioritizes supporting credit unions to stay competitive and relevant by strategically investing in fintech ...