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WOODBURY, Minn.–Ideal Credit Union is reporting it saw a surge in participation after turning its annual Member/Community Appreciate event into a virtual two-week celebration.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine–During August, which was dubbed “Dog-ust,” a partnership between Town & Country FCU and the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland featured dogs up for adoption. 

MADISON, Wis.–It can be difficult in a heavily regulated industry to develop new ideas and bring them to market, so a group that has successfully done just that on numerous occasions across numerous products shared its insights on the process.

EL PASO, Texas–FirstLight FCU has launched a “BETTER IS ABOUT TO GET BETTER Rewards Loyalty Program,” which it is describing as a proprietary service solution to enhance the member’s engagement and experience.

NEWTOWN, Penn.– Inspire FCU said it will open a new branch designed to fulfill its mission of supporting working families and underserved communities.

SOMERVILLE, Mass.–Naveo Credit Union said it has relaunched its Back to School Loan for both local parents, young adults and educators as a means of responding to the growing number of costs associated with starting a new school year. 

PHOENIX–Credit unions in Arizona have joined with local banks as part of a week-long “Move Your Money” campaign aimed at getting Arizonans to keep their funds with local institutions.

EL PASO, Texas–El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has introduced its first in a new branch design that is more compact and pod-like

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–A new survey of the “forward focus” of bank and credit union executives finds, not surprisingly, an emphasis on expanding digital channels, while also revealing trends that should be understood when CUs negotiate agreements with payments vendors over the next 12 months, according to the analysis.

LAKELAND, Fla.—Publix Employees Federal Union reported it has launched a member-focused blog called “Making Money Prosper.” The credit union said the effort is part of a broader initiative to increase its online presence.