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Representatives from Reliant Credit Union present a check to students and representatives from EnCompass at their Showcase of Learning.

Reliant Credit Union Puts $2K Where It Counts: Supporting Summer Learning for Rochester Kids

August 10, 2026

Here’s what makes a real difference in a community: showing up with actual support when kids need it most. That’s […]

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A lively classroom scene shows a group of elementary-age students conducting a hands-on water rocket experiment. Wearing protective safety goggles, the students gather excitedly around a homemade bottle rocket as it launches from a small platform, spraying water into the air. One student operates the pump connected to the rocket while others observe the launch, record results on a clipboard, and react enthusiastically to the experiment. A data table and other science materials are visible nearby, emphasizing the educational nature of the activity. In the background, a classroom whiteboard displays “Water Rocket Experiment” along with the steps Design, Build, Test, and Improve. A colorful poster outlines the Engineering Design Process, reinforcing the STEM learning theme. The image conveys hands-on science education, teamwork, experimentation, engineering, problem-solving, and the excitement of learning through STEM activities.

Got a Great Classroom Project Idea? This SoCal Grant Could Put $500 Behind It

August 10, 2026

The California Credit Union Foundation just opened applications for its fall Teacher Grant program, and they’re handing out ten grants

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Digital Banking Is Table Stakes. Intelligent Banking Is the New Game

August 10, 2026

Your credit union months researching the best mobile app. It’s fast. It’s responsive. It’s beautiful. Members can do everything on

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A clean promotional graphic recognizing a Top Workplace award from Inside Business – The Hampton Roads Business Journal. On the left, a large gold award ribbon displays “TOP WORK PLACES” in bold navy lettering, followed by “2019–2026,” indicating recognition across multiple years. Extending from the award ribbon is a dark navy rectangular banner featuring the Inside Business name in large white lettering, with “The Hampton Roads Business Journal” underneath. The simple white background and navy-and-gold color palette give the image a professional, award-focused appearance. The graphic highlights an organization’s continued recognition as a Top Workplace from 2019 through 2026.

Chartway Credit Union Just Hit an 8-Year Winning Streak as a Top Workplace

August 10, 2026

Eight years. That’s how long Chartway Credit Union has been racking up Top Workplaces honors from Inside Business, and they’ve

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How EDGE and Socure Are Giving Lenders X-Ray Vision for Spotting AI Fraudsters

August 10, 2026

AI-powered fraudsters are getting scary good at looking like legitimate customers. We’re talking deepfake-level deception, and it’s happening right at

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A futuristic humanoid AI robot stands inside a high-tech operations center, interacting with a massive wall of glowing digital dashboards. The sleek white-and-silver robot extends one finger toward the center of a holographic touchscreen, activating a bright blue circular interface surrounded by concentric rings and animated data visualizations. The expansive display is filled with advanced analytics, including real-time performance charts, a global network map, system health gauges, CPU usage graphs, data analytics panels, storage metrics, and streaming waveform visualizations. Thin neon-blue circuit lines and illuminated interface elements create the appearance of a sophisticated artificial intelligence command center. The background features a dark, technology-rich environment with subtle reflections and glowing electronic components, emphasizing a modern, enterprise-grade AI ecosystem. The blue color palette and crisp digital graphics convey themes of artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, data analysis, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital transformation. The image presents AI as actively monitoring and analyzing complex systems in real time, making it ideal for topics related to enterprise AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, operational intelligence, and next-generation technology.

HuLoop Reports Strong H1 2026 Growth as Banks, Credit Unions and Retailers Embrace a Blended Human, Robotic and Agentic Workforce

August 10, 2026

HuLoop Automation just picked up 28 new customers in the first six months of 2026. That’s not just growth—that’s a

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A group of employees from Addition Financial pose together inside a bright, modern classroom after receiving a community recognition award. The group surrounds a large sign that reads "Addition Financial – Renovate to Educate – Winner," proudly celebrating the organization's achievement. The setting features colorful yellow and blue walls, collaborative worktables, and educational materials, suggesting the event took place in a school or learning environment. Several people smile toward the camera, with two team members kneeling in the front while the others stand around the award sign. The central figure, dressed in a business suit, holds the top of the sign as the group gathers closely around. In the background, volunteers and attendees continue participating in activities, reinforcing the atmosphere of a community service or school improvement event. The image conveys teamwork, community engagement, corporate volunteerism, and a shared commitment to supporting education.

How Five Central Florida Schools Just Got a Lifeline for Students Who Need It Most

August 10, 2026

Just before the school year kicked off, Addition Financial Foundation unveiled five completely transformed support centers at public schools across

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A realistic, high-detail image of a modern underground storm shelter located beside a suburban home under dark, threatening storm clouds. In the distance, a large tornado funnels toward the horizon, emphasizing the need for emergency preparedness. The heavy-duty steel storm shelter door is swung open, displaying bold lettering that reads "Storm Shelter" above a tornado icon, along with the message "Be Prepared. Be Safe." A concrete stairwell leads into the shelter, revealing a clean, well-organized interior illuminated with bright overhead lighting. Inside the shelter are shelves stocked with bottled water, emergency food, first-aid supplies, and other disaster preparedness essentials. A comfortable bench lines the back wall beneath a "Safe Place" sign, while ventilation equipment and electrical components reinforce the shelter's secure, self-contained design. The contrast between the dangerous weather outside and the warm, protected interior highlights the importance of storm preparedness, resilience, and personal safety during severe weather events.

Oklahoma Family Wins $2,157 Storm Shelter Loan Payoff After Tornado Literally Ripped Their House Apart

August 7, 2026

Sometimes life has a funny way of proving you right. For Kilee Arnold, insisting on a storm shelter wasn’t just

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A sleek, futuristic digital interface illustrates the concept of artificial intelligence and enterprise technology. At the center of the image is a large glowing circular holographic control surrounded by concentric rings and connected technology icons representing AI, cloud computing, software development, data storage, automation, and analytics. A human hand reaches toward the center of the interface, suggesting interaction with an advanced AI-powered system. The background is filled with layered electronic elements including glowing circuit traces, binary code, world map graphics, data streams, dashboards, charts, status indicators, and network connections, creating a sophisticated cyber-technology environment. The deep blue color palette with bright cyan highlights gives the scene a high-tech, secure, and modern feel. The image conveys themes of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, automation, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and next-generation technology without any visible text or branding, making it suitable for a wide range of AI and digital innovation topics.

How Small Credit Unions Are Using AI to Punch Way Above Their Weight Class

August 7, 2026

Here’s a ridiculously unfair matchup: three-branch credit union versus a regional bank with thirty locations. Who wins on customer service?

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What credit union people love about their credit unions! #ILoveMyCreditUnion

August 3, 2026

Credit union work isn’t the highest-paying gig in financial services. It rarely makes the national, mainstream media headlines. But it

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