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 […]
Heritage South Community Credit Union Named Among Top Credit Unions in America
Heritage South Community Credit Union is proud to announce that we have been ranked #81 in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 100 Credit Unions in the nation. This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing the best possible service to our members and community. “We are thrilled […]
Q&A with Caren Gabriel, Retired President and CEO of Ascend Federal Credit Union
After serving at the helm of Ascend Federal Credit Union since 2004, Caren Gabriel’s last day was last Friday. Here’s a Q&A in honor of Gabriel’s 38-year credit union career. How long did you work within the credit union industry? How long were you at Ascend Federal Credit Union? How long did you serve as […]
First South Financial Credit Union Earns Top 100 Ranking
First South Financial’s President and CEO, Dr. Craig Esrael, is happy to announce that First South Financial Credit Union has been ranked as one of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2022 Top 100 Credit Unions out of approximately 4,800 credit unions in the nation and the 1,797 credit unions that qualified for the ranking. Criteria for […]