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- VACUL Celebrates Exceptional Marketing Excellence of Virginia Credit Unions
April 4, 2024The Virginia Credit Union League is thrilled to honor the remarkable marketing achievements of its member credit unions who have earned the distinguished Diamond Awards from the America’s Credit Unions (ACU) Marketing & Business Development Council. These awards signify the pinnacle of marketing innovation and showcase the effective campaigns that resonate within the credit union industry and with their communities.
- America’s Credit Unions’ 2024 Economic Forecast: Projections and Pathways for Credit Unions
April 4, 2024Earlier this year, America’s Credit Unions released an economic forecast that offers a detailed look into the fiscal climate of 2024, providing valuable insights for credit unions to plan and strategize effectively. Here’s a streamlined breakdown of the economic indicators and what they mean for credit union operations...
- AI and Financial Fraud: A Treasury Warning and Our Path Forward
April 4, 2024The landscape of financial fraud is undergoing a seismic shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the helm of this transformation. The U.S. Treasury's recent report throws into sharp relief how AI is not just a tool for progress but also a potent weapon in the hands of fraudsters, making financial fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect.
- Peoples Advantage FCU Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-breaking Competition
April 4, 2024Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Peoples Advantage FCU received the following recognition: CUNA Diamond Award, Category’s Best for Corporate Rebrand with a $1,500 budget!
- Chartway Sponsors Norfolk State University Athletics for 2024-25 Season
April 4, 2024New Partnership Expands Credit Unions’ Multicultural Journey
Chartway Credit Union proudly announces its partnership with Norfolk State University (NSU) through sponsorship of the university’s athletics program. This collaboration marks a significant step in Chartway’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the community, particularly ensuring financial inclusion and upward mobility for the African American community in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
- VACU Holds 95th Annual Meeting; Members Elect Three Individuals to Board of Directors
April 3, 2024Virginia Credit Union held its 95th Annual Meeting on March 27, during which members re-elected the following individuals to the credit union’s volunteer Board of Directors: L. Robert Bolling, Patricia A. Green and Paul D. Thompson.
- 36 Rising Stars Selected for 2024 CUES Emerge Program
April 3, 2024Thirty-six emerging leaders with the potential to make a lasting impact in the credit union industry have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 CUES Emerge program, offered in partnership with Currency Marketing. Jana Chamberlin of Northwest FCU to participate as Mastermind.
- The National Credit Union Foundation Announces Executive Director Retirement
March 29, 2024The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, today announced that Gigi Hyland, Executive Director, plans to retire on December 31, 2024.
- Chartway Credit Union Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-breaking Competition
March 29, 2024Chartway Credit Union was among 168 credit unions nationwide named winners of prestigious Diamond Awards, the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
- ValleyStar Credit Union Promotes Misty Reed to Chief Credit Officer
March 28, 2024ValleyStar Credit Union proudly announces the promotion of Misty Reed to the position of Chief Credit Officer. Misty's extensive career, spanning over 22 years across banks and credit unions, reflects her remarkable dedication and expertise in the financial sector.