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Financial institutions continue to warn of scams

DES MOINES, IA (August 22, 2023) — The Iowa credit union industry is continuing to warn Iowans of both online scams and text message “smishing” attempts aimed at stealing personal and financial information. Scams through Facebook Marketplace have been increasingly prevalent. Smishing is where text ...

KEMBA Financial Credit Union hires executive for new role

COLUMBUS, OH (August 22, 2023) — KEMBA Financial Credit Union, the largest Central Ohio-based credit union, with more than 128,000 members and $2 billion-plus in assets, announces the hiring of Dawn Brahma as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). “We’re fortunate to have Dawn on ...

Neches Federal Credit Union selects PSCU for credit card processing support

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (August 22, 2023) —  PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced that Neches Federal Credit Union (Neches FCU) has selected the CUSO for comprehensive credit card processing services and ...

Illinois Credit Union League announces 2023 award winners

NAPERVILLE, IL (August 22, 2023) — The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Hall of Fame Leadership and Lifetime Award, Small Asset Size Credit Union Award, and Spirit of Service Awards. The awards are given annually to ...

GTE Financial earns 2023 Gold Aetna Workplace Well-being Award

TAMPA, FL (August 22, 2023) — GTE Financial is proud to announce they have earned the Making a Difference Gold level Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes a strong commitment to providing workplace well-being resources, programs, and support for ...

Hawaii State FCU opens new headquarters branch in downtown Honolulu

HONOLULU, HI (August 22, 2023) — Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU), celebrated the grand opening today of its new state-of-the art Headquarters Branch located at 333 Queen St. in Downtown Honolulu. Today’s celebration marks the official completion of the credit union’...

Together Foundation Community Scholarship Program names recipients

SAINT LOUIS, MO (August 21, 2023) — Together Foundation, in conjunction with Together Credit Union, is awarding five scholarships to deserving college-bound seniors through its Together Foundation Community Scholarship program. This announcement is in addition to the 14 scholarships awarded earlier this month through the ...

Canopy Credit Union’s Nemec named NAFCU CEO of the Year

SPOKANE, WA (August 21, 2023) — Charlotte Nemec, president & CEO of Canopy Credit Union, was selected as CEO of  the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). The award honors  leaders who go above and beyond to contribute to the success ...

VyStar Foundation youth grant cycle now open

VyStar Foundation announced it is now accepting grant requests for its Youth initiative. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth by creating access to nutritious meals and stable housing; building workforce experience, skills and education that lead to long-term career pathways; ...

P1FCU launched voice authentication for 100,000 members

P1FCU (Potlatch No. 1 Credit Union) is continuing to grow its recognition as a technology-forward financial institution by adopting voice authentication to improve member experience in their contact center using Illuma Shield™ software. Voice Verification Set to Improve Member Experience and More The decision to ...

Goalsetter joins CUNA Strategic Services as newest alliance provider

MADISON, WI (August 21, 2023) — CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce their new alliance with Goalsetter, the award-winning family financial education-focused spending, saving and investing platform. CUNA Strategic Services chose to ally with Goalsetter because this collaboration will equip credit unions to offer ...

Capital Credit Union announces Member Services Manager Sophia Lee

BISMARCK, ND (August 21, 2023) — Capital Credit Union today announced the hiring of Sophia Lee as member services  manager at their Main Office, located at 204 W Thayer Ave in Bismarck.  As member services manager, Lee will supervise frontline-service staff at all Bismarck and ...

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union announces partnership with Hispanic Brotherhood

OCEANSIDE, NY (August 21, 2023) — Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union (OFFCU) has announced its partnership in support of Hispanic Brotherhood   empowerment and advancement of the Latino community through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, housing and economic assistance. Hispanic Brotherhood was established in 1984 by ...

Pure IT and Janusea empower credit unions through strategic partnership

HOUSTON, TX (August 21, 2023) — Pure IT, a CUSO known for strategic technology consulting, is pleased to announce a partnership with Janusea, a leading fintech company focused on integrations, connecting community financial institutions with today's innovative fintech solutions. By combining Pure IT's exceptional technical ...

City announces title sponsor and new logo for Chalk the Block 2023

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is excited to announce the title sponsor for the 16th Annual Chalk the Block festival. The sponsorship announcement will be made at 11:00 am during the Downtown Art and Farmers Market, which operates ...

TTCU exceeds $2 million in School Pride® donations

TULSA, OK (August 21, 2023) — TTCU has surpassed the $2 million mark in total School Pride® donations since the start of the program. This August, TTCU donated $160,250 to Oklahoma schools through the program, with $23,000 going to Tulsa Public Schools.  “TTCU ...