Fortera Credit Union Exemplifies Well-Being for Others by Helping to Train Service Dog
Meet Patience, a very special member of the Fortera family. Chief ambassador of Fortera’s “Stay Pawsitive and Have Fun” core value, she also has a very important job as a future service dog in training. Patience’s handler, Megan McWilliams, is a Fortera team member and a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions. This national non-profit […]
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
In recognition of June being Elder Abuse Month and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Tennessee Credit Union League is featuring the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. This information is pertinent not only for family situations but also for being able to spot warning signs when working with members who may struggle with memory […]
League Presents TriStar Advocacy Awards
This year, the Tennessee Credit Union League introduced three new advocacy-themed awards in conjunction with our TriStar Advocacy Program. The TriStar Advocacy program emphasizes the importance of advocacy and for all credit unions and credit union members to be involved in all aspects of advocacy. The three awards, which will be given out annually, are—TriStar […]
Credit Union Professionals Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary at the 89th Annual Convention and Expo
The Tennessee Credit Union League hosted its 89th Annual Convention and Expo in Gatlinburg, May 17-19. More than 350 credit union professionals and credit union services vendors attended the 3-day event—the most in recent years. Wednesday HighlightsThe event began last Wednesday with the League’s golf tournament to benefit CU4Kids. More than 65 golfers played at […]
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Awards $175,000 in Idea Leap Grants to 11 Small Businesses
Throughout the week of May 8, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) brought their 6th Annual Idea Leap Grant to its conclusion with pitch competitions in Cleveland, Dalton and Chattanooga. A total of 11 entrepreneurs pitched their small business plans and expansion goals, each taking home a grant between $10,000 and $30,000. “For the first […]
US Community Credit Union’s Jessica Ashby Receives Woman to Watch Award
The Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 5th Annual Influencing Women Awards. The program aims to recognize women who lead the way in business, industry, enterprise and community, along with the organizations and individuals that champion women leaders. The recipients of six of these themed awards go through a process of being locally nominated […]
TVFCU to Award $175,000 to Entrepreneurs at Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competitions
For TVFCU’s 6th Annual Idea Leap Grant, the credit union is awarding a total of $175,000 in grants to local small business owners in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Entrepreneurs will participate in regional pitch competitions during the second week in May, each taking home a grant between $10,000 and $30,000. “Since the inception of […]
LG&W Federal Credit Union Celebrates Memphis’ Martin Luther King Memorial Day with Member Service
LG&W Federal Credit Union hosted its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 4. This was the first in-person Annual Meeting since the pandemic. In addition, the Memphis-based credit union also used the day for staff training. Kim Bohannon was in town for the staff training. The date of April 4 is significant because the City of […]
Helping to Keep Tennessee Credit Union Members Top of Mind Among Lawmakers
Sarah Waters, chief advocacy officer, was in D.C. last week for the NCUA board meeting and meetings with the Tennessee delegation. Here’s a recap of the visit! Visiting our nation’s capital is something that will never grow old to me. Seeing the U.S. Capitol first thing in the morning is a great start to the […]
First South Financial’s CEO and President Serves for More than 40 Years
Dr. Craig Esrael continues to lead the way, both at First South Financial and in the world of banking institutions. This year marks Esrael’s 40th year as CEO and president of First South Financial. Looking at First South Financial today, it’s obvious that Dr. Craig Esrael was the perfect fit for an organization that was […]