Feb. 26, 2018
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 .
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
This op-ed, penned by League Board Secretary/Financial Center First CU CEO Kevin Ryan, emphasizes the importance of the regulatory relief bill (S. 2155), which Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly was instrumental in crafting, being passed by the full Senate and Congress.
Current in Carmel - 2/27/2018
Indiana Members CU has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Carmel Marathon Weekend 5K, which will now be known as the Indiana Members Credit Union 5K.
PCCU’s Hoosier Explorers Field Trip Fund initially will help public schools in Henry and Wayne counties by paying for fourth-grade field trip transportation expenses.
Credit Union Journal - by Palash Ghosh 2/20/2018
Slide 4: Nick Windhorst is the new Brownsburg branch manager at Indiana Members CU
Slide 10: Jenni Long has been named bank secrecy act officer at Crane CU.
Two Indiana credit unions have made the prestigious list of Best Places to Work, published by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Elements Financial FCU and FORUM CU.
The donation was made as part of the credit union's school spirit debit card.
WFIE - 2/15/2018
Heritage FCU's Ruth Jenkins appears on Midday with Mike to talk about transferring credit card balances.
The credit union se lected Ovar’coming Together to receive a portion of each signature-based transaction made with a special credit union affinity card.
The LaPorte County Herald-Argus - 2/9/2018
The money will help further the Salvation Army's mission in Michigan City. Members Advantage CU's Frank Beachnau is shown presenting the check.
Anderson was named 2017 Individual Affiliate of the Year. He is pictured with this story.
Bullock assumed leadership responsibilities at the credit union on Jan. 8. He is pictured with this story.
Palmer assumed leadership responsibilities at the credit union on Jan. 12. She is pictured with this story.
WFIE - 2/6/2018
Heritage FCU's Ruth Jenkins appears on Midday with Mike to talk about tax filing and fraud.
Credit Union Journal - by Palash Ghosh 2/6/2018
Slide #12: Financial Center First CU's Sven Leander was elected to the Credit Union Centers' board of directors.
Slide #15: Crane CU's Bryan Myers was promoted to senior vice president/chief operations officer.
Goshen News - 1/30/2018
Interra CU's Andy Harlow is the 2018 president of the board of the Builders Association of Elkhart County.
Journal Gazette - 1/28/2018
At MidWest America FCU, Mark Borchelt was promoted to commercial lending assistant and Sheila Bouse to AVP of accounting.
Credit Union Trends Report available now
CUNA Mutual Group provides a Credit Union Trends Report each month, containing the latest information on the state of credit union lending, membership and assets.

 
Highlights of the report include:
  • Over the last 12 months, total credit union loan balances rose more than 10.7%, the 39th consecutive month of greater than 10% annual loan growth. 
  • Credit union fixed-rate first mortgage loan balances grew 1.7% in November, double the pace set in November 2016.
  • As of November 2017, CUNA estimates 5,806 credit unions were in operation, down 248 from November 2016.
 
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