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JANESVILLE, Wis.–Advia Credit Union has reopened its renovated and expanded full-service branch here that it acquired after buying a bank with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

SUMTER, S.C.–SAFE FCU has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.–Service Credit Union continued its support for the 12th consecutive year to the Pease Greeters program which welcomes and honors military personnel landing at the Portsmouth International Airport.

SEATTLE--BECU, Washington state’s largest credit union, has named Melba Bartels as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2017. She will oversee BECU’s accounting and treasury teams.

WATERFORD, Conn.– Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Lori Wong, who has extensive banking and accounting experience, to Vice President-Financial Controller of the $986 million dollar credit union. 

DULUTH, Ga.–The Georgia Credit Union League is pleased to congratulate Jeff Padgett on being honored as this year’s recipient of the Eloise Woods Distinguished Service Award, which honors an individual who has worked to advance cooperative finance for the benefit of Georgia citizens.