Author: Alex Robinson

Unitus Community Credit Union Launches International Community Award
The Unitus delegation honored the first award recipient, Dr. Chavez Suarez, at the World Credit Union Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Harborstone Announces Agreement to Acquire First Sound Bank
The acquisition helps Harborstone Credit Union grow its presence in the Seattle-area marketplace, diversify its assets, and add superior talent and expertise.

OCCU’s 4-Day Workweek Pilot Shows Benefits for Members and Team
Most surprisingly, the call abandonment rate has plummeted during the pilot period to less than a quarter of 2022 averages, far surpassing expectations.

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded WOCCU ‘Digital Growth’ Award
The annual award recognizes credit unions that implement digital solutions to promote financial inclusion, innovation, and scalability.

Origence and Eltropy Partnership Elevates Loan Origination Experience for Consumers
The partnership will provide an opportunity for credit unions to speed up the lending process.

BECU Announces Nathan Ramachandran as Chief Technology Officer
Washington-based credit union adds seasoned technology leader to executive team.

Sooper Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Finance
Diane Arthur has worked in the financial industry for more than 25 years.

Origence Hosts Economic and Lending Webcast with Elliot Eisenberg
The webcast will be held July 27 at 11 a.m.

Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Two Key Promotions
Char Sears and Megan Snyder have become vice presidents.

Numerica Credit Union Announces New Assistant Vice President
Chelsea Maguire has helped expand the credit union’s content team and social media presence.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Celebrates National Ice Cream Day
More than 150 people were treated to a scrumptious assortment of frozen delights.

Horizons North Credit Union Voted 2023 ‘Best Bank/Credit in the Metro North Area’
This is the 13th year in a row that Metro North readers have voted HNCU “Best of the Best.”

BECU to Grow Presence in the Kitsap Peninsula with New Financial Center
The Neighborhood Financial Center will open in Gig Harbor, Washington.

OCCU Opens A New Branch in Oregon
The full-service credit union branch offers all the traditional financial services.

OneAZ Awards $330,000 in Community Impact Grants
Sixty-six Arizona-based nonprofit organizations received the grants.

OCCU Team Leverages Corporate Volunteer Benefits to Maintain Oregon Nature Preserve
OCCU’s organizational development team volunteered at the Howard Buford Recreation Area outside Eugene.

Horizon Credit Union Nearly Triples Donation to Support Affordable Housing
The credit union presented a $12,192 donation to NeighborWorks Boise.

InRoads Program Raises Over $431,000 for Local Schools
The program encourages members to use a special, co-branded debit card featuring one of three high school mascots.

Elevations Credit Union Wins Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
The not-for-profit credit union is the only organization in Colorado to be recognized two years in a row by the Denver Business Journal.

Maps Community Foundation Awards 2023 Scholarships
24 Oregon high school seniors received support to further their educational dreams.

Columbia Credit Union Donates $10,394 to the American Heart Association
The funds were raised by Columbia CU’s staff during an internal campaign to support research fighting heart disease.