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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 ...

Compass Community Credit Union host blood drive for the local community

EUREKA, CA (September 1, 2023) — Last month, Compass Community Credit Union partnered with the Northern California Community Blood Bank (NCCBB), hosting a blood drive at two locations. Both members and staff were encouraged to participate on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. NCCBB arranged for their ...

In Hurricane Idalia’s wake, LSCU and SECUF support impacted credit unions

TALLAHASSEE, FL (August 31, 2023) — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU) and the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) has leapt into action to support credit unions across Florida and Georgia impacted by Hurricane Idalia. In the days before Idalia’s arrival, ...

Park Community Credit Union Foundation awards $75,000 in nonprofit grants

Park Community Credit Union Foundation has awarded four nonprofits a total of $75,000 for the 2023 Pathways to Prosperity grant program. Pathways to Prosperity, created in celebration of the Foundation’s re-launch this year, supports projects in Kentucky and Southern Indiana that align with ...

Bridgewater Credit Union to host ribbon cutting ceremony for new branch

HANOVER, MA (August 30, 2023) — On Saturday, Sept. 9, members of the Hanover, Mass. and surrounding communities are invited to attend the grand opening celebration of the new Bridgewater Credit Union, a division of Merrimack Valley Credit Union, branch located at 1095 Washington Street (...

Comment period on real estate valuations proposed rule closes September 19

ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 30, 2023) — Stakeholders have until September 19 to submit comments on proposed interagency guidance addressing reconsiderations of value (ROV) for residential real estate transactions. For more information or to submit a comment, please visit Regulations.gov. The proposed guidance advises on ...

CU Business Group’s Michael Mucilli to retire after 20 years of service

PORTLAND, OR (August 30, 2023) — CU Business Group announces the retirement of Michael Mucilli, Senior Business Services Officer and Senior Vice President, after 20 years of service. He will retire in September 2023. Mike joined CUBG in 2003, launching the commercial services CUSO’s ...