Upcoming Fall Professional Development Opportunities
Now is the time to schedule your professional development before the year ends. Valuable in-person professional development will allow you to connect with colleagues from across the state, learn the latest industry insights and obtain knowledge to help your credit union to continue to thrive. Here’s a look at upcoming professional development opportunities for credit […]
Interchange is the Cost of Accepting Credit Cards
As we wrap up the August District Work Period, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 (CCCA) seems to still be the main focus! We know that convenience stores and other retailers are ramping up their grassroots efforts to get the CCCA passed, we have to do our part to stop it. We are expecting […]
American Banker Names Leaders Credit Union Number One Credit Union to Work for in Tennessee, Ranked #11 Nationwide
Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, was named the number one credit union to work for in Tennessee and ranked number 11 in the nation by American Banker. For the fifth year in a row, Leaders Credit Union was named one of the best credit unions to work for in the nation. Seventy credit […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Invited to Participate in CU Kind Day, Oct. 9
The Tennessee Credit Union League is teaming up with leagues and credit unions nationwide to spread kindness on CU Kind Day on Monday, Oct. 9, which is also Columbus Day. By participating in CU Kind Day, we aim to show our communities how “people helping people” is at the heart of the credit union movement. […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union Selects New President & CEO
The Board of Directors of ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) announced that Jenny Vipperman has been named president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1. Vipperman will replace Colin Anderson, who will retire after serving over 10 years at ORNL FCU, including eight years as president. “I am honored and excited to be joining […]
Clinchfield Federal Credit Union Hosts Photo Contest
Clinchfield Federal Credit Union has been doing a little remodeling with the offices in Erwin and came up with a fun way to get the membership involved with decorating around the credit union. The staff reached out to the membership through email and social media to submit pictures that represent Unicoi County where Clinchfield FCU […]
Credit Unions Support Communities with Back-to-School Initiatives
With the credit union principle of Concern for the Community, it is only fitting that credit unions are helping with back-to-school initiatives. Here’s a highlight of how some Tennessee credit unions help welcome teachers and students to the 2023-2024 school year! Leaders Credit Union Leaders Credit Union in Jackson, Tenn., helps serve the surrounding eight […]
Three NCUA Representatives to Speak at Compliance/Risk Management and HR Conferences
We understand that regulations and trends are ever-evolving. That’s why we have invited three NCUA representatives to speak at the Compliance and Risk Management and HR Conferences, Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 28, in Nashville. That’s right—you can hear from three NCUA representatives! Here’s a look at what you will learn. Plus, you’ll have […]
Eastman Credit Union Announces New Executive Team Member
Eastman Credit Union announced Matt Smith was promoted as the organization’s Chief Marketing and Analytics Officer, effective July 31. Smith formerly served as ECU’s Director of Project Management and Data Analytics and has nearly 20 years of ECU experience. Smith began his ECU career as a seasonal teller while attending college and has successfully held […]
ORNL FCU Hosts 75th Anniversary Cookout
On August 6, 1948 – ORNL Federal Credit Union was established. To commemorate its 75th anniversary, ORNL FCU hosted a cookout on Friday, Aug. 4, at its headquarters in Oak Ridge. Current and former employees, members, local representatives and community organizations participated in the diamond anniversary celebration.