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 to Kay Neidlinger. You can also read more about credit union's community service efforts--and contribute information at the Commitment to Change website.
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Encompass FCU will give away mini-American flags for anyone who wants to participate in honoring WWII pilot 1st Lt. Robert L. McIntosh's return home, when his remains are brought back to Tipton.
There were 250 children who received new shoes for the coming school year as a result of the combined efforts of Indiana's credit unions, the Indianapolis Urban League and Samaritan's Feet. League President John McKenzie comments in this story.
At Teachers CU, Lisa Rzepnicki, Jordan Rzepnicki and Andrew Heffner have all joined as personal insurance agents in the credit union's insurance agency.
WTTV CBS 4 - by Marianne Lyles and Tim Doty 8/3/2016
Financial Center First CU's Jamie Davidson was recognized as Hero of the Month by Prevail, a nonprofit that serves victims of domestic violence. He is quoted and pictured with this story.
League Director Dallas Bergl who is CEO of INOVA FCU is on the Northern Indiana Regional Development Board, and comments on-air in this story about grants and projects in South Bend.
Financial Health FCU Board President Steven Jones has been appointed as Wabash College's Dean for Professional Development and Director of the Malcom X Institute of Black Studies. He comments and is pictured in this story.
Inside Indiana Business - by Lydia Kirschner undated
Research from TransUnion shows the importance of Millennials as credit union members. Credit unions are actively building their millennial membership, and in fact have experienced growth in this segment every quarter since 2010. Millennials are likely candidates for new mortgages and other credit products as they age, offering credit unions a way to further their market share.
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