Chattanooga School of Language Receives $20,000 Idea Leap Grant from TVFCU
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union proudly announces Chattanooga School of Language as the recipient of the first place prize for the Idea Leap Grant award. Nearly 200 people gathered at the Edney Building, Tuesday, October 23, to hear the ten finalists pitch their businesses. Only five finalists were selected as recipients of part of the […]
TN Credit Unions Visit CUNA Mutual Group Exchange Center in Madison
CUNA Mutual Group recently invited several Tennessee credit unions and your League to visit their Exchange Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Tish Turner from CUNA Mutual was our host and event coordinator. Tish and the CUNA Mutual team put together a program that gave attendees a broader perspective and more in-depth understanding of CUNA Mutual Group’s many […]
4 Tips for Unleashing Your Credit Union’s Best Kept Secret
Very few credit union members even know their credit union offers advice that can help them achieve financial security. We see surveys where an overwhelming number of people say, ‘Hey, if my credit union offered this, I would be very open to talking with them.’ Can you guess what service these members are talking about? […]
Flood Insurance Resources for Credit Unions and Members
In 2017, we saw unprecedented storms and hurricanes hammer our coast lines causing insurmountable amounts of damage. This year, while devastating, Hurricane Florence was not the destructive force that was anticipated. Year after year, we continue to hear about the devastating effect these storms, specifically flooding (e.g., Houston in 2017, Madison and the Carolinas in […]
ORNL FCU Announces Winners of $70,000 Community Giveback & Investment Opportunity
Since August 6, 1948, ORNL Federal Credit Union has been a trusted financial cooperative for members, and the East Tennessee community. To celebrate its 70 year history, the Credit Union recently offered its members the opportunity to nominate worthy non-profit organizations to receive one of seven $10,000 grants through a $70,000 Community Giveback & Investment […]
Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch
Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union is very proud to announce the opening of a fourth branch office on September 10, 2018. This latest location is in Cookeville and will focus on loans for land, building lots, homes, mobile homes, and new or used automobiles. This office will also specialize in refinancing or consolidating payments. Members […]
Lessons Learned for Charitable Giving
With a 127% increase in Charitable Donation Account (CDA) investments in the past year alone, credit unions are seeing the value in a CDA to earn more trust, more loyalty, and possible more towards the bottom line. Take a moment to think how much it would benefit your community, and your credit union, to increase […]
Overdraft Nirvana: It’s Just Taken Care of For Me
Isn’t it nice when things are just … done for you? As kids head back to school, for instance, it’s a relief to be able to order their supplies through the school’s parent-teacher organization. No long shopping lists, hopping around to several stores, or waiting in long lines. Your child’s supplies are there on the first day. […]
Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union Employees Graduate from Leadership Cumberland
Fourteen individuals participated in the Leadership Cumberland of 2018. Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union had three staff members that graduated on August 14, 2018. The program is designed to help develop community leaders and is sponsored by the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Through seminars, workshops, tours, and other means, participants get a first-hand look […]
VolCorp Elects New Board Members
Volunteer Corporate Credit Union held its Annual Meeting on August 22nd in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Ballroom. Elected to three year terms on the board of directors were Mike Cooper, CEO, C&O United Credit Union, Rick Mikels, CEO, TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Sandy Yocum, CEO, Strip Steel Community Federal Credit Union This […]