May 20, 2019
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.
The Times of Northwest Indiana - 5/19/2019
This story features information about three credit unions.
Indianapolis Business Journal - 5/17/2019
Financial Center First CU is building a branch in Kokomo and will complete a merger with Kokomo Heritage FCU when the branch opens this fall.

Credit Union Journal - by Palash Ghosh 5/16/2019
Three employees from Evansville Teachers FCU have been promoted and an employee from Notre Dame FCU was recognized as professional of the year.
The credit union's newest branch is the focus of this story. It is located near the intersection of Oak Hill and Lynch Road.
DuBois County Free Press - 5/15/2019
The credit union recently added five counties to its field of membership, expanding into Kentucky. President/CEO George McNichols is quoted in this story.
Inside Indiana Business - by Theresa Wells-Ditton 5/15/2019
Chairman Vincent Henderson and Vice Chair Thea Kelly are pictured.
Current in Westfield - 5/11/2019
The story features a picture from the credit union's ribbon cutting.
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly talks about money mistakes new college grads should avoid.
Inside Indiana Business - 5/8/2019
Rick Van Es has been appointed. He is pictured with this story.
Membership increased 2.37% for the $620.6 million credit union. President/CEO Kevin Sparks comments.
President/CEO George McNIchols comments in this story.
Owensboro Times - by Tahira Hayes 5/5/2019
Liberty Financial, a division of Evansville Teachers FCU, is expanding its presence in Owensboro, Ky.
Credit Union Times - by Tahira Hayes 5/3/2019
Evansville Teachers FCU awarded $5,000 Ted Hitch Scholarships to 10 high school seniors.
The credit union announced a partnership with the US Small Business Administration.Michele Kors from the credit union's board comments.
Southside Times - by Stephanie Dolan 5/2/2019
In partnership with FOX 59, the credit union helped raise money for food banks that help Hoosiers in need.
Kokomo Perspective - 5/1/2019
This story features Cindy Brock (pictured), who retired from the credit union after 47 years.
Inside Indiana Business - by Andy Ober 5/1/2019
Elements Financial FCU and FORUM CU were each named to the list in their respective categories.

Teachers CU and New Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of New Buffalo Savings Bank, announced they have signed a definitive purchase and assumption agreement whereby TCU will acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of New Bancorp and New Buffalo in an all-cash transaction. President/CEO Paul Marsh is quoted in this story.
Credit Union Journal - by Michael Bartlett 4/23/2019
The Indiana League and the Dominica Co-operative Societies League, Ltd. have signed an agreement to increase international cooperation. Indiana League President John McKenzie is pictured and quoted in this story. Additional coverage of this news is below:


Credit Union Times - by Peter Strozniak 4/18/2019
Four credit union leagues -- including Indiana -- and two league service organizations announced a joint agreement to buy the credit union sector rights to market AffirmX's risk management and compliance technology.
The credit union provided more than 2,000 free Banzai teaching packets to 42 teachers. VP of Operations Evelyn Royer comments in this story.
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The League's Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for its awards programs. Consider nominating a deserving colleague for the Professional Achievement Award, the Leadership Achievement Award, the Emerging Leadership Award or the Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame. Award recipients will be recognized at the Chairman's Awards Banquet during the League Convention in October.