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John M. Floyd & Associates wins AMA Houston Crystal Awards

Two JMFA marketing campaigns selected for strategy, message-alignment and results. BAYTOWN, TX (May 21, 2015) -- John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA), the leading consultant for banks and credit unions nationwide, received top honors at the 29thAnnual American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston Crystal Awards Gala. ...

MSUFCU partners with Visa in MSU donation

Donates $250,000 to support financial education for MSU students EAST LANSING, MI (May 21, 2015) -- April Clobes, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), is pleased to announce that MSUFCU, in partnership with Visa Inc., will provide Michigan ...

$3000 awarded to support financial literacy in Gwinnett County

ATLANTA, GA (May 21, 2015) -- Two organizations with locations in Gwinnett County are the latest beneficiaries of the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund. The Salvation Army’s Money Matters program was awarded a $1000 grant, and Gwinnett-based Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) was awarded $...

Nominations now open for 2016 Wegner Awards

The Foundation Awards presented at dinner held in conjunction with CUNA GAC MADISON, WI (May 21, 2015) -- Credit union supporters are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented by the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation). ...

TMG financial institution clients usher in Apple Pay

DES MOINES, IA (May 21, 2015) -- Payment processor TMG (The Members Group) has enrolled 25 percent of its issuer clients in Apple Pay, the company said today. This accounts for roughly 10 percent of all financial institutions enrolled in Apple Pay. TMG leaders expect ...

Credit union supports Mommy’s Closet charity

RAPID CITY, SD (May 21, 2015) -- Minuteman Community Federal Credit Union (MCFCU) recently held an annual hygiene drive to benefit the Mommy’s Closet crisis resource organization.  The credit union asked their members to save any unused toiletries they have from hotel stays and ...

Former credit union manager charged with theft from business

GLENS FALLS, NY (May 21, 2015) -- The former chief executive officer of Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union has been charged with 12 felonies for allegedly stealing an estimated $9,000 from the business, police said. Michael D. Howard, 38, of South Glens Falls was ...

Halliburton Federal hires Insuritas to launch insurance agency

Agency to launch in 90 days EAST WINDSOR, CT (May 21, 2015) -- Insuritas announced it has been hired by Halliburton Employees’ Federal Credit Union to install their award-winning insurance agency solution for it’s over 16,000 members. Chris Bower, President /CEO of HEFCU ...

CUNA CFO Council announces 2015 Executive Committee

MADISON, WI (May 21, 2015) – The CUNA CFO Council announced its 2015 executive committee at its annual conference, held May 17-20, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Suzanne Weinstein, CFO at Orlando FCU remains the executive committee chair for 2015-2016 and Bryanna Tapley, VP operations at ...

CU Direct anounces majority ownership stake in Intuvo

CU Direct and Intuvo to deliver best-in-class marketing automation tools to credit unions LAS VEGAS, NV (May 20, 2015) -- CU Direct (www.cudirect.com), the nation’s leading provider of lending, automotive and strategic solutions to the credit union industry, today announced that Intuvo, ...

121 Financial Credit Union opens new branch in Middleburg, Florida

JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 21, 2015) -- 121 Financial Credit Union opened its newest branch in Middleburg, Florida at 1714 Blanding Boulevard at Branan Field Road. The new facility, which was built by Scherer Construction of North Florida, has approximately 3,900 square feet, plus three ...

Redwood Credit Union races to support local nonprofits

RCU contributes $25,000 through tri-county human race events SANTA ROSA, CA (May 21, 2015) -- Three teams of employees from Redwood Credit Union (RCU) recently participated in Human Race events held in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties. A total of 120 volunteers from RCU, ...

Millionaire’s Club members take top state honors

(May 20, 2015) -- The SECU-sponsored Millionaire’s Club at Howard County’s Applications & Research Lab produced first and second place teams in the recent Maryland Personal Finance Challenge held at Towson University. Teams from across the state competed in the annual event, answering ...

OnPoint Community Credit Union names 2015 Educators of the Year

Three local teachers will each have their mortgages paid in recognition for the award PORTLAND, OR (May 20, 2015) -- OnPoint Community Credit Union today announced that Kevin Topolski was named K–8 Educator of the Year and Samuel Ormson and Eric Smedsrud, job share ...

CU*Answers and MidUSA Credit Union deliver 3D Telepresence

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 20, 2015) -- CU*Answers, the West Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, is continuing its innovative spirit by implementing and integrating video technologies to achieve communication and relationship building through three dimensional telepresence. With new technological advancements and a partnership with Buffalo Pacific, ...

MCUA launches optimized website

(May 20, 2015) -- The Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) is excited to launch a website refresh, which includes a new homepage layout, new interior pages and improved navigation. The new design was inspired by credit union employees who participated in a survey in 2014 ...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launches financial coaching initiative

Program targets transitioning veterans and economically vulnerable consumers WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2015) — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching its Financial Coaching Initiative, targeting recently-transitioned veterans and economically vulnerable consumers to help them with their financial goals. The program places 60 certified ...

Credit union holds collection drive for animal rescue

GLENDALE, AZ (May 20, 2015) -- Credit Union West will be collecting food and supplies to benefit Home ‘Fur’ Good Animal Rescue and Placement. The drive will be held the month of June at each of their branch locations. The rescue’s mission is to ...

Focus Federal Credit Union wins Best of Business again

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (May 20, 2015) -- For the third year in a row, Focus Federal Credit Union has been recognized by okc.Biz for their excellence in lending. Each year, okc.Biz presents Best of Business, a reader driven nomination and voting awards process. ...