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MSUFCU Desk Drawer Fund raffle Q3 winner receives $12,340

EAST LANSING, MI (September 5, 2023) — MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and the Desk Drawer Fund Foundation are excited to announce the winner of the Q3 2023 Desk Drawer Fund Member Raffle. On Friday, Aug. 25, Desk Drawer Fund Vice Chair Elliott Daniels drew ...

Webinar: Digital first approach to driving lasting engagement

MADISON, WI (September 5, 2023) — Omnichannel origination and member engagement is the future of the banking industry. Providing a seamless experience across all banking channels is critical for credit unions of all sizes. Adapting to meet the changing demands of retail and commercial members ...

Centra closes on Scottsburg property

COLUMBUS, IN (September 5, 2023) — Centra has closed on a new property in Scottsburg. The 5-acre lot, located adjacent to the Centra Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) at 1050 N Gardner St, will be the site of a new, combined Centra location. This new location ...

MSGCU to award $45,000 in Classroom Cash Grants

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (September 5, 2023) — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) is now accepting applications from local teachers for its popular Classroom Cash Grants program. Throughout the initiative’s 18-year history, MSGCU has awarded nearly $625,000 in grants, funding over 1,...

ABNB opens new Wards Corner Branch

CHESAPEAKE, VA (September 5, 2023) — ABNB Federal Credit Union announces the grand opening of its new full-service branch in the  Wards Corner neighborhood in Norfolk. Located at 129 West Little Creek Road in Norfolk, the  branch has drive-thru teller service and an onsite ATM.   ...

People’s Credit Union appoints new Head of Mortgage Operations

MIDDLETOWN, RI (September 5, 2023) — People’s Credit Union has appointed John Banks as Head of Mortgage Operations. Banks’ responsibilities will include directing and monitoring overall operations for the Credit Union’s Loan Underwriting and Loan Servicing Departments. Banks will also have oversight of ...

Curql Collective announces the formation of Curql Fund II

DES MOINES, IA (September 5, 2023) — Curql Collective, a Credit Union Service Organization driving innovation and collaboration for the credit union industry, today publicly announced the formation of its second fintech strategic investment fund, Curql Fund II. As with the fund’s predecessor, the $...

Hawaii Credit Union League President & CEO resigns

HONOLULU, HI (September 5, 2023) — The Hawaii Credit Union League’s (HCUL) Board of Directors announced the resignation of HCUL President & CEO, Carol Marx effective September 1, 2023. “We wish Carol the very best as she pursues other endeavors and thank her for ...

Carlee Mixon and Launch Credit Union earn Image Award

MERRITT ISLAND, FL (September 1, 2023) — Launch Credit Union’s Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Carlee Mixon, recently received the Florida Public Relations Association’s Judges Award and Award of Distinction at the annual FPRA conference in Orlando. The awards are given to recognize the ...

LAFCU helps credit unions impacted by Maui wildfires

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 1, 2023) — In keeping with the credit union philosophy of “people-helping-people,” Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) recently donated $10,000 to CUAid to assist credit unions and their employees impacted by the August 2023 wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. CUAid ...

Leominster Credit Union announces new hire

LEOMINSTER, MA (September 1, 2023) — Leominster Credit Union (LCU) announces they have hired Michael Hawkes, Vice President of Commercial Lending. Hawkes’ 25 years of banking experience positions him well to lead and grow Leominster Credit Union’s commercial lending portfolio. Hawkes will report to ...

Robins Financial Credit Union supports education with local scholarships

WARNER ROBINS, GA (September 1, 2023) — Robins Financial Credit Union proudly honors their commitment to empowering education in our community by supporting two local scholarships. The credit union donated $5,000 to the Fort Valley State University Foundation and $4,000 to the Georgia ...

Carolina Trust appoints AVP Branch Operations

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (September 1, 2023) — Carolina Trust is pleased to welcome Carrie Wamsley to the position of AVP Branch Operations. Carrie comes to Carolina Trust with 17 years of credit union experience and has held several different roles, most recently as CEO/Manager. ...

United Federal Credit Union names new mortgage advisor in Niles

ST. JOSEPH, MI (September 1, 2023) — United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Stovern to Mortgage Advisor in Niles. Stovern is based at United’s Niles South Branch located at 2100 South 11th Street in Niles.  Stovern will ...