Practice management

Ted Peters likes to build things and he does not like retirement. The veteran banker will soon solicit outside investors for a fund that he hopes will amass $100 million to pump into promising community banks.

The vice chairman of NCUA would like to see significant changes in how credit unions define their fields of membership – with the help of both the regulator and Congress.

NEW YORK — Coopera, a credit union consultant for the Hispanic market, and the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions, are teaming up on a program to extend credit union products and services to the widely unbanked and under-banked Hispanic immigrant community.

Home BancShares in Conway, Ark., has named a new chief for its banking unit.

Georgia United CU and HealthCom FCU have agreed to merge following approval by their boards and the submission of merger plans to state and federal regulatory agencies.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Lorillard FCU has officially rebranded as Triad Partners FCU, a new name that, according to a statement, reflects the community the CU has served for the past 50 years.

ST. LOUIS—Purina CU is now a division of Anheuser-Busch Employees CU here, following the Jan. 1 completion of a merger between the two institutions.

MIDLAND, Mich. — Dow Chemical Employees' Credit Union (DCECU) announced it will issue Member Giveback Rebates and Rewards for 2014 that will break the $1.4 billion CU's previous records.

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The $885 million OSU Federal Credit Union here is making what it terms a "strategic move," switching from a federal to a state charter effective Jan. 1.

Warren FCU decided to do something novel when it sought to establish market share in Laramie, Wyo., a town about 50 miles away from its Cheyenne headquarters.

The Kansas and Missouri Credit Union Associations are hashing out a new alignment that would join the two state leagues together. But whatever you call it, don't call it a merger.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — An unusual merger strategy here has been a roaring success as well as a learning experience for all parties involved.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A campaign to boost usage of e-services not only hit the mark with clever marketing, but taught organizers some lessons about digital outreach.

TAMPA, Fla. — In an effort to encourage physical fitness among its membership and local community, GTE Financial CU has offered a cash incentive for individuals who exercise, lose weight and shed belly-fat.

The CUNA Operations, Sales and Service Council has released a new white paper on member outreach and engagement.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Internet Archive Federal Credit Union (IAFCU), a $2.8-million CU aimed at serving the burgeoning Mexican immigrant community here, is helping immigrants get their Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN), their "passport" to legally working in the U.S.

BUTTE, Mont. — The members of $69 million EDTECH Credit Union voted to merge their CU into $607 million Horizon Credit Union, Spokane Valley, Wash.

BERLIN, N.H. — Guardian Angel Credit Union's members approved a proposed merger with $2.4 billion Service CU, Portsmouth, N.H.

AUBURN HILLS Mich. — Genisys CU and Tri-Pointe Community CU announced Wednesday they intend to merge and then operate under the Genisys name.

DECATUR, Ill. — Land of Lincoln CU has absorbed the former Sangamo Chapter CU and now offers products and services to all those who live or work in Sangamon County, Ill.