Growth strategies

After working to restore profitability and re-instituting growth policies, one CEO looks back on what it took to help a credit union change course.

Seacoast readily agreed to buy First Green Bank. The next step is determining which of the seller's programs, including car-charging stations and discounted rates for green projects, to keep.

The company will enter the Iowa cities of Des Moines and Dubuque as part of the $170 million acquisition.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in the communities they serve.

The Illinois company will become one of the area's top 10 banks after buying Bank of Edwardsville.

The Tennessee-based CU is issuing a $3 million special dividend and plans to make donations to local nonprofits in celebration of its 70th anniversary.

Hanmi Financial in Los Angeles will pay more of the deal price in cash, prompting SWNB Bancorp to postpone its shareholder vote.

Kirk Drake, author of "Credit Union 2.0," offered CUs tips and strategies to help guide their growth strategies.

Farmers & Merchants will pay $89 million for the parent of Bank of Geneva.

Credit unions are getting recognized for being great places to work, along with a variety of philanthropic activities.