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SECU Foundation Awards $150,000 to Rural Investment Collaborative for Improving Rural Leadership and Economic Opportunities in Appalachian Region of North Carolina

Rural Investment Collaborative (RIC), a program of Appalachian Community Capital, has received a $150,000 challenge grant from SECU Foundation. The funding will support a two-year pilot program to improve leadership and economic opportunities for rural communities across North Carolina.  RIC was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and is a collective of foundations, financial centers, educational institutions, and […]

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US Treasury Secretary Responds to DCUC Letter on CDFI Concerns

Sunday morning, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concern over President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the elimination of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This evening, DCUC received an official response from Secretary Bessent: “This Administration recognizes the important role that the CDFI

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Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Jeremy Calva

Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly welcomes Jeremy Calva as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Calva will oversee financial strategy, risk management, and resource optimization to drive sustainable growth. His leadership in financial planning, compliance, and performance management will enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. Committed to innovation and community impact, Calva will help advance

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CDFI Fund Faces Being Eliminated After Executive Order

By Lydia Wedlock, editorial assistant, The Credit Union Connection Last Friday, a Continuing Resolution was passed to prevent the government from shutting down and, among many other things, keep the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) funded. Soon after its passing, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could strip the CDFI Fund

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Citadel Credit Union Introduces Breakthrough in Member-Centric Banking: Ultimate Growth Checking

Citadel Credit Union  has launched Ultimate Growth Checking, a revolutionary checking account with no monthly service fee, designed to evolve with members by offering value at every stage of their financial journey. As a not-for-profit credit union, Citadel is committed to reinvesting earnings back to its members through better rates, lower fees, and intuitive financial solutions.

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Texas Trust Credit Union and Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA

Texas Trust Credit Union and the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA are working together to address financial illiteracy in the communities of Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie. The two organizations are launching a financial wellness program designed to give individuals and families the knowledge and skills to better manage their money and make wiser financial decisions. Texas Trust’s eight-session financial

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Top Three Reasons We Should NOT Start New Credit Unions—And Why I’m Doing It Anyway

Denise Wymore, Chair, The CU De Novo Collective Back from the GAC and still riding that conference high like so many of us. After 43 years in the credit union movement, this annual gathering feels less like a conference and more like a family reunion. This year, however, I attended from a different perspective. Going

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ABNB Federal Credit Union Chooses Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Conversations Platform to Modernize Member Communications

Hampton Roads-headquartered credit union plans to consolidate multiple systems and automate 50-60% of contact center interactions with Eltropy’s comprehensive solution Eltropy announced today that Hampton Roads-headquartered ABNB Federal Credit Union has selected Eltropy’s unified platform to improve their member communication strategy across all departments and channels. How ABNB Federal Credit Union Is Enhancing Member Experience The credit

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