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TopLine helps students “GEAR UP” for the future this summer

Local credit union leads finance workshop as part of Hennepin Technical College’s GEAR UP Summer Camp MAPLE GROVE, MN (July 16, 2015) -- Local member-owned cooperative TopLine Federal Credit Union recently took part in Hennepin Technical College’s GEAR UP Summer Camp the week ...

United Heritage Charity Foundation Auto Raffle raises $65,887

AUSTIN, Texas (July 14, 2015) – As a result of its fifth annual Auto Raffle for charity, the United Heritage Charity Foundation, Austin, Texas, raised $65,887. On Friday, June 26, 2015, Grady Bell from The Woodlands, Texas won a new 2015 Honda Civic LX Sedan ...

PenFed mobile logons far surpass calls and visits to branches

Steady increase in mobile and digital use is merely a glimpse at things to come ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 16, 2015) -- It’s no secret that more than ever before, people are using mobile devices to conduct financial transactions which, just a few years ago, ...

Credit unions incorporate CU Direct’s AutoPREMIER auto buying program

Ten credit unions select CUSO’s AutoPREMIER to provide members personalized buying service, improve member satisfaction, drive member loans ONTARIO, CA (July 15, 2015) -- CU Direct (www.cudirect.com), the nation’s leading provider of lending, automotive and strategic solutions to the credit union ...

DuPage Credit Union launches re-imagined, re-envisioned website

NAPERVILLE, IL (July 15, 2015) -- DuPage Credit Union has announced that earlier this week it launched its re-imagined, redesigned website at dupagecu.com. The website was designed by Clique Studios, an award-winning website design and development firm in Chicago. The new website is responsive, ...

Tuscaloosa resident wins in-home safe room

TUSCALOOSA, AL (July 16, 2015) -- Alabama Credit Union has awarded Tuscaloosa resident, Linda Southern with an in-home safe room built and installed by Safe-T-Shelter of Cullman, Alabama. The safe room is 4’ x 6’ and is valued at approximately $4,800. Ms. Southern was ...

Think disruptively to grow your credit union

Luke Williams encourages the industry to surface and reinvent its clichés DENVER, CO (July 15, 2015) -- Luke Williams, global leadership and disruption expert, kicked off Tuesday's general session at the World Credit Union Conference and America's Credit Union Conference encouraging attendees to escape ...

NAFCU hails Reps. Williams’ and Lucas’ Introduction of H.R. 3048

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2015) -- National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ (NAFCU) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel Carrie Hunt hailed the introduction of H.R. 3048 by Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas and Frank Lucas, R-Okla. The bill would strengthen ...

Kim Lynn promoted to SCCU’s Vice President of Operations

MELBOURNE, FL (July 15, 2015) -- Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Lynn to the position of vice president of operations. Lynn began her career at SCCU fifteen years ago as a member service representative at the Melbourne ...

CSCU introduces Optimize, a portfolio enhancement product

TAMPA, FL (July 15, 2015) -- Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU) is now offering members a new three-tiered, cost-effective solution called Optimize by CSCU to improve their credit card programs. The turnkey marketing program utilizes products, services and campaigns to increase penetration, activation and ...

Xceed Financial awards national scholarships to 11 outstanding young members

Scholarships Honor Former Volunteer and Current Board Chair, Demonstrating the Credit Union’s Continued Commitment to Education EL SEGUNDO, CA (July 15, 2015) -- Xceed Financial Credit Union recently awarded 11 young members with $1,000 college scholarships for their outstanding achievements in academics and ...

Credit Union Certified Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designations awarded

MADISON, WI (July 15, 2015) -- 16 credit union financial professionals earned the Credit Union Certified Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation at CUNA Certified Financial Counselor School: Part 2, held June 22-25, 2015 in Madison. “The CCUFC designation prepares you for the many financial counseling obstacles ...

2015 CUES Golden Mirror Awards winners announced

MADISON, WI (July 15, 2015) -- CUES is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Golden Mirror Awards (GMA) competition. This year, 50 earned awards for marketing excellence. Of those, four entrants garnered top honors: - GMA Marketer of the Year—Andrew Dickhut, branch ...

Credit union pioneer John Jeter remembered

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 15, 2015) -- The Indiana Credit Union community is saddened by the loss of credit union pioneer John Jeter. Jeter was FORUM Credit Union’s first full-time manager and CEO, dedicating more than 30 years to the Credit Union before being inducted ...

Akcelerant and PSECU team up for loan origination

Akcelerant’s inaugural collection customer expands relationship to include loan origination MALVERN, PA (July 15, 2015) -- Akcelerant, a Temenos company and provider of software and services to the financial industry, is proud to announce that industry-leading Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) has signed ...

Truliant names D’Annunzio Chief Financial Officer

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 15, 2015) -- Truliant Federal Credit Union has named industry veteran David D’Annunzio as its new Chief Financial Officer. D’Annunzio is a Certified Public Accountant with over two decades of accounting and financial management experience. At Truliant, D’Annunzio will ...

Community First expands business banking division

Former 121 Financial Credit Union SVP Davis Johnston joins Community First  JACKSONVILLE, FL (July 14, 2014) -- Community First Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Florida, announces it has appointed a new vice president of business lending. Davis Johnston joins the credit ...

Millennials ripe for credit union investment services

Largest transfer of wealth will occur between Baby Boomers and Generation Y, totaling more than $30 trillion DENVER, CO (July 14, 2015) -- Generation Y and millennials continue to be a driving force as to how companies market and attract these almost 80 million customers. ...

Leaders must serve with courage, former Ford CEO says

DENVER, CO (July 14, 2015) -- During Monday's general session at the 2015 World Credit Union Conference and America's Credit Union Conference, former Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally received a standing ovation for advising credit unions on the benefits of strong teamwork and leadership. "...