#MeToo: It Can’t Happen Here…That’s Just Hollywood
Those of you who have been working in HR for any length of time unfortunately can provide your own accounts as to why the above title is not true regarding sexual harassment. If a good side can be found of the fallout from “#MeToo,” it is that this topic has now moved back from being […]
The Evolution of Auto & Home Insurance in 2018
From Amazon and Alexa to Uber and Zillow, we don’t need to look far to see how technology and connectivity have changed our way of life, how we communicate, and how we do business. The auto and home (A&H) insurance industry is no exception. Regardless of whether your credit union currently offers A&H insurance, trends […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union’s Corporate HQ Goes Red for Women
If you drive by Ascend Federal Credit Union’s Corporate Headquarters at 520 Airpark Drive in Tullahoma during the month of February, chances are you’ll see something a little unusual. All month long, the credit union’s Corporate HQ will be bathed in red lighting in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement. […]
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation Provides Grant to InterFaith Health Clinic
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation presented a check to InterFaith Health Clinic on Friday, January 26, 2018. InterFaith Health Clinic is a not-for-profit health care ministry that serves the low-income, working uninsured and underserved. The grant provided by Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation will provide one month of laboratory services to uninsured and underserved patients at InterFaith […]
Fintech: Friend or Foe?
Over the last several years, credit unions have shown tremendous growth, even alongside the uprising of many “fintech” companies. In the last number of years, credit union membership has experienced robust growth, with this year exhibiting the fastest member growth in more than 25 years, as measured from October of 2016 to that point in […]
NCUA Sets Supervisory Priorities for 2018
The NCUA intends to fully implement its extended exam cycle process for federally insured credit unions by the end of 2018, the agency said in its list of supervisory priorities for next year. Examiners will continue to use streamlined small credit union exam program procedures for institutions with assets of up to $50 million and […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Wraps Up 2017 With Donations
Ascend ended 2017 by donating more than $1,800 to three Middle Tennessee charities. A Christmas decoration contest by credit union employees helped ensure local children received gifts Christmas morning from Toys for Tots. Last month, Ascend was the presenting sponsor of the River of Hope Radiothon, which benefited the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at […]
Enrichment Federal Credit Union Gives Away a Car
During 2017, Enrichment Federal Credit Union allowed members to register for a car that would be given away at the beginning of 2018. Additional registrations were given each time a member added a new service or updated information on their accounts. The “Win Big With Enrichment” contest helped introduce members and potential members to all […]
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation Provides Grant to Blossom Center
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation presented a check to Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence Incorporated, a Y-12 FCU business member. The mission of the Blossom center is to partner with parents to provide excellent child centered programs that are affordable and accessible seven days a week. The vision at Blossom Center is to see all children […]
Bowater Credit Union donates $1000 each to American Legion Auxiliary 81, Kairos Prison Ministry
Bowater Credit Union member Melba Baumuller, and Bowater CU account owner Cheryl Bressler have each won $1,000 from Bowater Credit Union to their favorite non-profits: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 and Kairos Prison Ministry, respectively. Bowater CU has asked its members to nominate their favorite non-profit helping people in the counties eligible for credit union […]