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MADISON, Wis.–In the six months after the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States the Filene Research Institute conducted ongoing research on the long-term implications or short-term disruptions, and is now offering some early and conclusions from that work.

HARRISBURG, Penn. Pennsylvania tate Employees Credit Union ran a “SwipeStakes” sweepstakes that offered members a chance to win one of 15 monthly prizes of $500 each time they swiped their PSECU credit or debit card

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.– EXCEL Federal Credit Union has introduced new branding, including a refreshened website experience. 

DETROIT–In a city in which a reliable vehicle is a critical need for people to get to work, One Detroit Credit Union is reporting a new program for first-time automobile owners has generated more than $370,000 in loans in its first 100 days.

RICHMOND, Va.–Call Federal Credit Union has launched a “Money & Beyond Portal” and in conjunction with the new offering gave away $10,000 to help winning members pay down debts.

MEDFORD, N.Y.– Suffolk Federal has introduced a Sharks Checking Program in conjunction with the Suffolk Community College Foundation and Suffolk County Community College. Suffolk County Community College’s athletic teams are called the Sharks. 

TUCSON, Ariz.— Hughes Federal Credit Union has introduced new co-branded Visa debit cards with Banner Health Foundation and Vail School District Foundation.

TACOMA, Wash.–The increasing interest in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives among credit unions hasn’t always translated into equally strong knowledge over where to begin and how to proceed, according to one expert, who has shared “five pillars” on which to build those efforts and who made clear it’s not just about “training.”

WESTWOOD, Calif.–A new partnership between the UCLA Store and Wescom Credit Union is offering loans of up to $3,000, interest-free for 36 months.

MADISON, Wis. UW Credit Union members are now being offered free delivery on EatStreet orders purchased with their UW Credit Union-issued credit or debit card.