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.
Encompass Credit Union announced a $100,000 gift to the City of Frankfort’s Prairie Creek Park project at a news conference. CEO Matt Lambert provides comment in the story.
Project Spotlight is a program created by Beacon Credit Union with the hope that individuals and organizations will be inspired to reach out and serve those living and working around them. The campaign takes place in all 12 of the communities that Beacon has a full service branch located.
Teachers CU helped fund an alternative school inside a Thor Motor Coach plant, which is the subject of this story. President/CEO Paul Marsh provides comment.
Solidarity Community FCU was one of the places where a Kokomo boy's lemonade stand was set up to raise money for the family of Boone County Deputy Jacob Pickett, who was fatally shot during a foot chase.
Heritage FCU is the title sponsor of the 71st Home Show on April 8, which will feature special guests from HGTV, including The Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott.
Louisville Business First - by David A. Mann 3/12/2018
Evansville Teachers FCU plans to acquire American Founders Bank of Louisville. The acquisition will allow ETFCU to expand its presence in the Louisville market. President/CEO Bill Schirmer comments in this story.
Heritage FCU President/CEO Ruth Jenkins appears on Midday with Mike to discuss transaction accounts, the importance of saving and the credit union's click switch account.
The foundation recently held its 9th annual event. Proceeds go toward the Robert E. Martin Collegiate Scholarship Program and the Joan Wolfe Legacy Grant as well as to purchase 5,000 backpacks and fill them with school supplies. Executive Director Mandy Emery is quoted in this story, which includes photos from the event.
Evansville Teachers FCU was the title sponsor of Habitat - Hard Hats and High Heels (HHHH). Six staff members are pictured at the event which raised nearly $25,000 for Habitat's Millennial Build.
FORUM CU Chief Financial Officer Jeff Welch has been named chair of OneZone's board of directors. With 1,300 members, the organization offers businesses the opportunity for support, advocacy, and service they need to continue to grow.
An intern at City of Firsts CU in Kokomo shares his story of achievement.
Does your CU offer Save to Win?
You can use the League's Save to Win program as an incentive for smart saving and to attract new members. Every time your members make a $25 deposit into their Save to Win share-certificate account, they’re entered into a drawing where they can win cash prizes! It’s a fun, easy and risk-free way to make saving fun for your members while growing wallet-share for your credit union. Sign up by April 30 to begin offering Save to Win to your members July 1. Contact Craig Dauksas at craigd@icul.org for more information.
