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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
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The Indiana Credit Union League's first-ever Chairman's Global Good Award was presented to Marco Dominguez of Financial Center First CU. Dominguez is pictured with the award.
Markley will succeed George McNichols who is retiring after 35 years at the helm. Markley is pictured and quoted in this story. Board Chair Jennie Edwards also provides comments.
Financial Health FCU has won a best practices award from Credit Union Journal for Membership Growth. The credit union was able to grow membership and boost its penetration in the underserved community by rethinking the way it offered financial wellness training. President/CEO Shawn Wolbert remarks in this story.
The credit union partnered with the Greater Phoenix Chamber for the ribbon cutting. President/CEO Tom Gryp, Arizona Market President Bob Phillips and Senior Manager of Business Development Mario Elia are all quoted in this story, and there is a photo of them with Private Banker Becky Poe.
Kokomo Perspective - by Devin Zimmerman 11/26/2019
Credit union leagues spanning 27 states--including Indiana--have announced the creation of CU Risk Intelligence, a dynamic and scalable risk management platform for credit unions. Core solutions include AffirmX and ComplySight which are used by more than 300 credit unions nationwide.
Indiana Members CU presented a check to Lawrence North High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Business Development Officer James Abbett is shown presenting the check.
At the state level, Via CU won first place in its asset category in the Louise Herring Philosophy in Action awards program and second place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service and Desjardins Youth Financial Literacy Award programs. President/CEO Dave Abernathy is quoted in the story.
Credit Union Journal - by Jackie Stewart 11/19/2019
#6: League Board Chairman/Financial Center First CU (FCFCU) President/CEO Kevin Ryan and FCFCU Board Member Russell Dowden, Jr. received the U.S. Army Infantry's Order of Saint Maurice Award for their help in establishing the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
Inside Indiana Business - by Theresa Wells-Ditton 11/15/2019
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly says that being a smart shopper all year long is really a lot easier than most people think, and he shares some hints and tips everyone can use.
The credit union donated $2,500 to the Champions of Youth Decatur County. President/ CEO Rick Silvers and Community Involvement Officer Jenni Carr are each quoted in this story.
