Delivering Long-Term Value Through Digital Lending

In its 2017 report, “Getting a bang for your digital buck: In consumer lending, going digital is no longer enough,” PwC noted, “Lenders should no longer question whether or not to invest in digital; but focus on how to deliver long-term value.” Most credit unions recognize the importance of digital; it’s the long-term value that […]

Is Loyalty the New Currency?

Sixty-four percent of consumers won’t even consider applying for a card without rewards. Can you afford to miss out? Earning top-of-wallet privileges from consumers requires deeper thinking about the what, when, where, why and how of loyalty rewards. But the most important ingredient is simplicity. Since their inception more than 100 years ago, loyalty programs […]

Ascend FCU Donates $50,000 to Second Harvest

Last month, Ascend Federal Credit Union announced a new partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. To celebrate this new partnership and help Second Harvest fulfill its mission of feeding hungry Middle Tennesseans, Ascend donated 50 cents for every savings deposit members made in November. Thanks to the efforts of its members, Ascend […]

Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $7,000 Towards 3rd Annual “From Leaders With Love” Goodwill Projects this Christmas

Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., spread holiday cheer around West Tenn. with their third annual “From Leaders with Love” project. Beginning December 1, each branch and department of Leaders adopted a goodwill project in the community. Projects included goodie baskets for a local women’s shelter, caroling and crafts with […]

Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls Receives Grant from Y-12 Gives Foundation

Y-12 Gives Foundation presented a check to representatives from the Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls. The mission of ORCS is to inspire middle school girls in East Tennessee to actively explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers.  They organize coding and technology workshops for Middle School girls in Oak Ridge and surrounding […]