This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates. To share news from your Indiana credit union, send story links toKay Neidlinger.
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the World Council of Credit Unions presented the Indiana League with its 2020 Distinguished Service Award. League President John McKenzie and League Chairman Kevin Ryan, who is President/CEO of Financial Center First CU, comment in this story.
Indianapolis-based Financial Center First CU and Ball State FCU in Muncie are planning to merge, following a 77% approval vote. The merger will become official November 1. Coverage of this news also appeared in Inside INdiana Business.
Advance Financial FCU recently presented a check that represents sales of stuffed animals of the credit union's mascot. President/CEO Jerry Gomez comments.
The credit union broke ground on the new location at 309 S. Poplar St. in LaGrange. League Director Amy Sink, who is Interra CU CEO, is quoted in this story.
League Chairman Kevin Ryan, who is President/CEO of Financial Center First CU, was selected by Indianapolis' ABC TV station as a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good.
Half Century Award honorees for 2020 include: Afena FCU, Bar-Cons FCU, Centra CU, Dearborn County FCU, Diamond Valley FCU, Heritage FCU and Indiana Members CU,
Financial Center First's "Carpe Dime" has been added to the line-up. VP Membership Development Dusty Simmons, who is also one of the podcast co-hosts, comments in this story.
Inside INdiana Business - by Mary Willkom 7/21/2020
The credit union recently completed a 15-month renovation of its corporate headquarters in downtown South Bend. President/CEO Paul Marsh comments in this story.
Purdue FCU has partnered with Purdue University to offer Boiler Financial Track, a network of people and resources that helps students build skills to become financially secure. Purdue FCU VP Operations Evelyn Royer comments in this story.
The credit union invited business members to share how they adapted and evolved their business operations in response to to COVID-19. President/CEO Paul Marsh is quoted in this story. Additional coverage is in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.