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Education CU donates 51K in grants to area schools
Education Credit Union (ECU), based in Amarillo, Texas, recently awarded $51,000 in Pocket Change Grants to area schools, giving up to $500 per teacher to help provide much-needed items for their classrooms. -
United CU supports Foundation and has a little fun
In Tyler, Texas, the staff at United Credit Union is always looking for ways to have fun with their members and find new ideas for giveaways. At the end of the year, the credit union promoted a “Kick 2020 to the Curb” campaign, giving away SWAG bags full of credit union goodies and Cooking with Cornerstone cookbooks. -
SBA approves 60K PPP loan applications during the first week
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for more than $5 billion, between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. -
Last chance: Nominate CU professionals for prestigious Cornerstone awards
Don’t let the clock run out. Act now to nominate top credit union leaders and professional staff for one of three prestigious awards offered by the Cornerstone League: the Credit Union Professional of the Year, the Small Credit Union Achiever, or the Hall of Fame. -
Tinker FCU opens new branch in Choctaw, Okla.
Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) recently opened a new branch in Choctaw, Okla., located at 2183 N. Harper St.
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: 2026 Insurance Basics
OnlineIn this practical, scenario-driven session, Brian Beasley, a Consumer Access Specialist with the National Credit Union Administration, will walk through the fundamentals of NCUA share insurance and how it applies to real-life account situations. -
CEO Roundtable - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OKOpportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region. -
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2026 Small CU Q4 Hot Topics Call
OnlineThese calls serve as a forum for sharing insights, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration among credit union leaders. We'll discuss pressing issues, trends, or challenges facing your organization and the industry. Q4 Meeting Topic: Current AI Trends -
CEO Connection
OnlineJoin Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard during regular member calls. These Zoom calls will serve as an open forum to discuss hot-topic issues related to our federal and state-level advocacy efforts, engagement, events, and more.