LONG BEACH, Calif.–Financial wellness is increasingly getting attention as a core focus for credit unions, and two CUs that are serious about it shared what they are doing, what they have learned and what they have planned.
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WHITEFISH, Mont. –– Whitefish Credit Union has introduced a new online “Members Stories” documentary series it said is aimed at highlighting “some incredible businesses, non-profits, and members shaping and changing Montana for the better.”
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –Allegacy FCU said it has entered into a long-term partnership with Wake Forest University it said is the largest of its kind in the university’s history and which includes naming rights to its football stadium.
TAMPA, Fla.– GTE Financial Credit Union has introduced a new program through which employees can qualify for loan discounts.
ORLANDO, Fla.—The CEO of one of the most innovative small credit unions in the country told the leaders of other small CUs there are no reasons they can’t be equally innovative and successful. And that includes “Banking for Dog People.”
HONOLULU —Hawaii State FCU has officially opened its new headquarters in downtown Honolulu in a building that offers a number of unique amenities.
RICHLAND, Wash. ‒ Gesa Credit Union has announced a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to launch a new “Forevergreen” affinity card that will raise funds for the Foundation’s reforestation efforts in the Pacific Northwest.
PORTLAND, Ore.–Unitus Community Credit Union said it has become the first credit union in the Pacific Northwest to offer a Spanish-language ChatBot.
BATH, Maine–Five County Credit Union has created “Maine Harvest Solutions,” a new department offering specialized financial services to farmers and food entrepreneurs.
AUSTIN, Texas– Greater Texas Credit Union and its Aggieland subsidiary have launched a new virtual assistant system to respond to member inquiries.