Credit Union Advocates Advance, Empower and Protect Credit Union Priorities at GAC 2026
More than 120 Mississippi and Tennessee credit union advocates were in Washington, D.C., this week for America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference. The four-day conference focuses on advancing, empowering and protecting credit union priorities. Here’s a few attendee takeaways. For those who couldn’t attend GAC, I would emphasize just how important it is for credit […]
Credit Union House Inducts Singing River Federal Credit Union’s Jimmy Smith Into the Hall of Leaders
Eighteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. Among the inductees was Jimmy Smith, president and CEO of Singing River Federal Credit Union in Moss Point, Miss. “We congratulate Jimmy on his induction into the Hall of Leaders,” […]
Help Members Save with April Financial Literacy Awareness Events
Two in five Americans don’t have $1,000 in savings to cover an emergency expense. Two in five! We invite you to use these awareness events as a communication tool to help educate members and the community about strengthening their financial well-being. Here are a few financial literacy awareness events happening in April. National Credit Union […]
Extending Your Branch Network with Shared Branching
Is your credit union leveraging the benefits of Shared Branching? The Co-op Shared Branch network empowers credit unions to meet these expectations without making an investment in brick-and-mortar locations. With Shared Branch, members have access to more than 5,500 Shared Branch Locations nationwide. “At first, we were hesitant to add Shared Branching to our list […]
Meet Our GAC Crashers
The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 1-5 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC Crasher, Hannah Hutchins, marketing manager at Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, and Mississippi GAC Crasher, Ruthie Murray, service specialist at Statewide Federal Credit Union. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC since 2009. The program allows young […]
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union Hosts Financial Planning Reality Fair
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union recently hosted a reality fair in partnership with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. Cheryl Oggs, vice president with the Association, led the real-world financial planning simulation for more than 40 young people. We asked LaDonna Jacobs, senior vice president with Members Exchange Federal Credit Union, to share feedback […]
Three Ways to Support the Boots & Bowties Charity Fundraiser
Exemplify the credit union mission of “people helping people” at the inaugural Boots & Bowties Charity Dinner and Gala, a signature fundraising event to benefit two causes dear to our association, Credit Union for Kids and Inheritance of Hope. Plus, in addition to helping two amazing nonprofits, you can have dinner on the stage of […]
Remembering Leisa Massingill, Former Shared Branch Manager
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague andfriend, Leisa Massingill, former shared branch manager with the Tennessee Credit Union League. Leisa passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24. Leisa worked 44 years in the finance industry, 36 of those at the League. She spent 24 […]
Tricia McMullen, Association Executive Assistant, Announces Retirement
Tricia McMullen, executive assistant with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, announced she plans to retire at the end of the month after working in the credit union industry for 37 years. In honor of her retirement, here’s a Q&A about her career milestones. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? […]
Five Business Continuity Tips for Your Credit Union
A major winter storm is forecast to wallop a 2,000-mile stretch of the country from the southern Plains to the Northeast beginning Friday. Depending on the exact storm track, some areas may experience widespread power outages and treacherous driving conditions. Here are five tips to help your credit union prepare for the winter storm! Additional […]