Is Your Credit Union Prepared for These Emerging Risks?
For many credit unions, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks can be a challenge, considering nearly every aspect of the business can pose a risk. While some credit unions have a solid strategy for recognizing existing risk and anticipating emerging ones, others are less proactive in their pursuit of risk mitigation. Emerging risks can be difficult […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Surprise Shoppers With Grocery Buy
The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) has embraced the holiday season. On Friday, November 17, credit unions across Tennessee teamed up to gift shoppers with free groceries in preparation for Thanksgiving. Locally, this act of kindness was expressed at United Grocery Outlet in Cleveland, TN. The goal of the event was to catch people as […]
If You Are Looking to Start a Credit Card Program – Apollo Is the Answer
What is the Apollo Credit Card Program? The Apollo Credit Card Program is designed to allow small to mid-sized credit unions the ability to offer credit card services to their members. By participating in this agent program, your credit union will directly compete with other issuing institutions worldwide. An attractive card, priced competitively, will serve […]
Two Chapters Hold Legislative Appreciation Nights, NCCU hosts State Rep. Timothy Hill
The Northeast Community Credit Union in Elizabethton hosted a meet and greet for Sate Representative Timothy Hill on October 23,2017. Pictured: Representative Timothy Hill, Teresa Arnold, CEO and Kathy Campbell, Board Member. The Middle Tennessee Chapter held it’s Legislative Appreciation meeting at the University Club on October 24, 2017. Pictured left to right, […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Hosts Appreciation Event
Ascend Federal Credit Union hosted a partnership appreciation event Nov. 30 at its new branch at 2316 E. Main St. in Murfreesboro. In her opening remarks, Ascend’s President and CEO Caren Gabriel reminded all in attendance that the credit union has been serving Murfreesboro and Rutherford County since 1988 when Ascend opened a branch at […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Returns $5 Million to Members
This year, Ascend members are receiving $5 million in bonus dividends and loan interest refunds. That brings the 13-year total member return to more than $71.5 million. “We know people have a choice of financial service providers, and on behalf of our Board, I want to thank Ascend’s members for their continued business,” Ascend President […]
Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Manna Kitchen
Bowater Credit Union member Lori Freeman has won $1,000 from Bowater Credit Union for her favorite non-profit, The Manna Kitchen. This prize was awarded through the Pay It Forward program. Each year, Bowater Credit Union asks its members to nominate their favorite non-profit organization that focuses on helping people in the five counties eligible for […]
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundations Presents Donation to Little Ponderosa Zoo & Rescue
Emerging community needs is one of the core principles for the Y-12 Gives Foundation, therefore it seemed only fitting to assist a local organization in need. The Board of Directors presented a $1,000 donation to the owner of Little Ponderosa Zoo & Rescue, James Cox on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Pictured in the photograph are […]