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Tucson, Ariz.-based Hughes FCU recently announced the 100,000 Thanks Sweepstakes to celebrate the credit union's 100,000th member.

Sooper Credit Union, Arvada, Colo., and Denver Community Credit Union, Denver – announced plans for a merger of equals.

TransUnion recently polled 96 credit union executives to rank the top areas of growth, focus and opportunity within the industry. Results focused heavily on millennials, auto loans, mortgages and credit cards.

The National Credit Union Administration’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives (OSCUI) has released guidebook to assist credit unions meet the demand for digital services.

The Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) and the Idaho Credit Union League (ICUL) have formed a three-year partnership to hold simultaneous annual membership meetings while jointly hosting the MAXX Convention.

NexTier Bank in Butler, Pa., has tapped its chief operating officer as its next leader.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Educational Community Credit Union has rebranded as Arbor Financial Credit Union, effective Monday, August 8.

The Money Anxiety Index has been making a slow, steady climb over the last five years.

Advantage Federal Credit Union has converted to a Michigan state charter to expand its community field of membership to serve additional areas in the state. The change comes with a new name – Advantage One Credit Union.

Earnings and the economy top most strategic planning charts, but don’t forget the mission.

In today's climate, credit unions need to make risk management and strategic planning part of the same conversation.

Though some in the industry are focused on adapting to a changing marketplace; concerns related to technology, revenue streams, regulatory burdens and new memberships are on the minds of executives and board members.

SouthCrest Financial Group in Woodstock, Ga., has found a new leader after his predecessor departed eight months ago.

Altura Credit Union, Riverside, Calif., reported higher yearly second-quarter net income, although profits took a dip from the previous quarter.

If CUs don’t pick up their millennial game, they’ll learn the real meaning of FOMO.

Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union in Cheyenne, Wyo., will migrate to EASE, an outsourced delivery model of the Symitar Episys core platform.

The Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based credit union is celebrating reaching the $1 billion asset mark.

SoCal merger broadens footprint, creates institution with more than $700 million in assets.

A BB&T unit that finances power equipment has a new president.

The decision by third-largest CU marks the second high-profile reaffiliation this year.