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Snigglezoo and GreenPath leaders talk about how CUs can promote financial well-being for all
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, The Cornerstone League Podcast features Snigglezoo founder and “Chief Mammal” John Lanza and GreenPath Business Development Specialist Andrew Manthei, who share their definitions of financial literacy and what credit unions can do to help promote financial well-being for all.
ICYMI: CFPB supervisory report finds unlawful auto repossessions
On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its Supervisory Highlights report on violations of the law identified during the CFPB’s supervisory examinations in the second half of 2021.
Merger of People’s Trust with First Service creates fifth largest CU in Houston area
The $524 million People’s Trust Federal Credit Union merged into the $896 million First Service Credit Union on May 1, which creates the fifth largest credit union in the Greater Houston market, according to a First Service prepared statement.
Resource One CU partners with Healthy Kids Running Series to promote active lifestyles
Resource One Credit Union announced a new partnership with the Healthy Kids Running Series, a national, community-based nonprofit that provides a fun, inclusive five-week running series for kids ages 2–14.
Greater Texas | Aggieland CUs win multiple Diamond and Pinnacle awards
Greater Texas Credit Union and its subsidiary, Aggieland Credit Union, won multiple Diamond and Pinnacle awards for successful marketing campaigns from the Credit Union National Association Marketing and Business Development Council and the Cornerstone Marketing and Business Development Council.
American Airlines Cadet Academy introduces new student loan options with American Airlines FCU
The American Airlines Cadet Academy and American Airlines Credit Union announced a new partnership, bringing an additional suite of new financial options for incoming candidates accepted into the Cadet Academy program.
Austin Chapter has fun and donates $5k to Cornerstone Foundation
On April 26, the Cornerstone League Austin Chapter held a rock ‘n’ roll-themed bowling night at the Main Event for Cornerstone Foundation.
Tinker FCU names two new lending VPs
Tinker Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Oklahoma, has named Edgar Medina as its vice president and director of lending and Chad Woolard as its vice president/manager of indirect lending.
New VP appointed at Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Cherokee Strip Credit Union, rated nationally as 5-Stars Superior by Bauer Financial, has announced that Jeffrey MacKinnon has joined the team as vice president of commercial and agricultural lending.
NCUA’s Hauptman Talks CECL, Succession Planning, Digital Assets, and More + Council Forums and Keith Gaddie, Ph.D.
Along with Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard, NCUA Vice Chair Kyle Hauptman kicked off last week’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum in an interview-style event center stage.
Community, diversity, and the media top Soledad O’Brien remarks at Cornerstone’s IMPACT 2022
Soledad O’Brien took center stage as a headliner during Cornerstone League’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum in Grapevine, Texas last week.
Cornerstone announces annual award winners at IMPACT 2022
Cornerstone League extends hearty congratulations to award winners from across the region, including awards for national community service, impact, Chapter of the Year, Small Credit Union Achiever, and Hall of Fame.
Cornerstone welcomes new and returning board members
During Cornerstone League’s Annual Business Meeting, which coincided with the IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum, the newest members of the League and Resources boards were announced.
The Bowtie Economist Entertains and Informs at IMPACT 2022
Nationally acclaimed economist Elliott Eisenberg, also known as the Bowtie Economist, closed out last week’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum with a lively session about the state of the economy, the labor market, inflation, housing, and related forecasts.
Texas Tribune editor says Texas issues are playing out on a national stage
Ross Ramsey of the Texas Tribune told his audience at Cornerstone League’s IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum to expect more of the same in Texas politics this year. And, he said, that’s true of politics at the national level too.
Cornerstone Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament was a celebration
You might say the silver anniversary of the Cornerstone Foundation Golf Tournament was as much a celebration as it was a golf tournament.
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Our friends at America’s Credit Union Museum are honoring women in our industry who have made HERSTORY.
3 reasons CUNA Mutual joined the FinHealth Fund—and why your CU should, too
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis the US economy grew by 5.7 percent in 2021. This represents the strongest calendar-year growth since 1984.
Sabine FCU’s CEO Kenita Dougharty announces retirement
Sabine Federal Credit Union announced that on May 6, Kenita Dougharty will retire from the credit union after 28 years of service, including five years as president and chief executive officer.
EFFCU donates $15k for high-tech learning lab at local school
Education First Federal Credit Union recently announced the newest Lamar University Cardinal NEST at Guess Elementary.
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