Growth strategies

Through a unique partnership, Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union offers DMV services at two of its locations. So far the results have showcased the power of technology.

The pressure is on CEO Christopher Myers, one of our community bankers to watch, to make the most of CVB Financial's biggest acquisition to date.

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based credit union purchased the facility from Atlantic Coast Bank for $2.2 million.

Credit unions are having a positive impact by doing everything from shredding thousands of pounds of paper to building their 492nd home for a family.

Cadence has upped the exchange ratio by 10%, a move made necessary by the 40% decline in its stock price since the deal was announced in May.

Greater Commercial Lending has targeted making loans in some unique sectors, including mining and renewable energy, after launching in January.

The Massachusetts-based institution has paid out over $10 million to its members since 1996.

With the holiday season in full swing, a number of credit unions are making their communities a bit brighter.

A 2017 holiday shopping growth strategy worked so well for the $4.1 billion-asset institution that management decided to hit the mall again this year.

A big splash by Fifth Third, a bid by WSFS to reinvent itself and some bold long-distance expansions highlighted a year where deal activity held steady but premiums rose.