In the latest edition of the New York Minute, we’re keeping you up to date with credit union industry events from the Association and America’s Credit Unions. Then, see which credit unions are making an impact in their community with fundraising efforts. See all this and more in this week’s blog!

CUTrends: The New York Marketing and Sales Conference

Credit union professionals looking to sharpen their marketing and sales strategies won’t want to miss CUTrends: The New York Marketing & Sales Conference! This annual event is designed exclusively for credit union marketing and sales teams, offering actionable insights, emerging trends, and best practices to help your credit union thrive in today’s competitive financial services landscape.

Details
Date: Wednesday, November 5 (Evening networking reception) through Thursday, November 6 (Conference)
Hotel deadline: October 6
Registration deadline: October 17
Location: Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY

Hear from industry experts, participate in interactive discussions, and gain new tools to elevate outreach and growth. Just as important, CUTrends provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers from across the state, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take your credit union’s marketing and sales efforts to the next level. Register and learn more on the event page!

Register Now: America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference

Registration is now open for the credit union movement’s premier advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference 2026 (GAC 2026). GAC is where credit unions unite to share their stories, advance policy priorities, and amplify their collective impact on Capitol Hill.

Details
Date: March 1–5
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

This year’s theme, Shape the future, underscores the importance of advocacy in an ever-changing environment. Credit union leaders from across the nation will “hike the hill” to meet with members of Congress, ensuring the voices of 144 million credit union members are heard in the halls of government. The conference also features impactful keynote speakers, networking with thousands of industry peers, and dialogue with policymakers and thought leaders.

Advocacy is relentless, and GAC 2026 is your chance to be part of the movement shaping the future of financial well-being. Learn more about the event and register below.

New York Credit Union Advocates Attend Congressional Caucus

This week, credit union advocates from across New York traveled to Washington, D.C., to take part in the 2025 Congressional Caucus, hosted by America’s Credit Unions. The event brought together hundreds of industry leaders for two days of advocacy, networking, and dialogue with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

The program featured a fireside chat with outgoing President/CEO Jim Nussle and incoming President/CEO Scott Simpson, who discussed the future of credit unions and the power of a unified voice. Keynote sessions, panels, and conversations with members of Congress rounded out the agenda, including remarks from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).

During visits with lawmakers, New York credit union leaders highlighted key industry priorities, including the credit union difference, addressing fraud and data security challenges, and ensuring credit union priorities are included in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) without harmful provisions.

The Congressional Caucus provided another strong platform for New York advocates to ensure member voices were represented in Washington and to reinforce the indispensable role credit unions play in advancing financial well-being nationwide.

The Summit FCU Raises Over $24,000 for Local Charities

The Summit Federal Credit Union helped raise more than $24,000 for local charities at this summer’s Taste of Syracuse festival. Partnering with Tops Markets, SavorCuse vendors, and generous community sponsors, The Summit leveraged the power of food, music, and fun to give back to Central New York.

This year’s fundraising efforts benefited two local organizations making a difference for families: David’s Refuge, which provides respite and resources for parents of children with special needs, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York, which supports families with children receiving critical medical care. Each charity received over $12,000.

This effort is another example of how credit unions live out the philosophy of “people helping people” by strengthening the communities they serve.

SeaComm FCU Golf Tournament Raises over $20,000

SeaComm Federal Credit Union recently hosted its annual Golf Tournament at Cedar View Golf Club in Massena, raising an impressive $20,934 to support the local Police Activities League (PAL). The event drew more than 100 golfers and was dedicated to the memory of former Massena Police Officer Scott Rogers, honoring his legacy of service to the community.

The PAL of Massena provides youth with constructive activities and mentorship opportunities that foster positive relationships between police officers and local families. The funds will help expand PAL’s programs, ensuring even more children benefit from its vital outreach.

Through events like this, SeaComm demonstrates the impact credit unions can have by investing in partnerships that uplift local organizations and create lasting change in their communities.

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This week in the New York Minute, we’re announcing credit union registration for the 2026 Scholarship Program! Then, get all the info on the Association’s newest strategic partner, Pulsate, see insights from Origence, and more. Get all the latest statewide industry news with our weekly roundup!

Now Open: 2026 Scholarship Program Credit Union Registration!

Registration is now open for the Association’s 2026 Scholarship Program, giving your credit union the chance to help college-bound members achieve their educational dreams. With just one application, students can apply for up to three scholarships: the Association’s statewide scholarship, your credit union’s own scholarship, and your local Chapter’s scholarship.

Participation is simple, offering a meaningful way to strengthen relationships with young members. Credit unions can choose to participate in the statewide program, have the Association administer their own scholarship, or both. The Association provides all necessary marketing materials to help credit unions promote the program to members.

Registration for credit unions closes November 21, 2025, so don’t miss this opportunity to make higher education more accessible for your members. By registering, you’ll open the door to tuition, boarding, books, supplies, and more—while reinforcing your credit union’s role in supporting future generations.

Association Partners With Pulsate to Help Credit Unions Drive Digital Growth

The Association has announced a new strategic partnership with Pulsate, a leading intelligent member engagement platform designed specifically for credit unions. This collaboration will provide Association member credit unions with advanced tools to personalize digital engagement, increase product adoption, and strengthen member relationships and engagement across online and mobile banking channels.

Through Pulsate’s Opportunities Engine™, credit unions can leverage real-time member behavior and intent signals to deliver timely, targeted messages inside digital banking platforms. Already trusted by more than 270 credit unions and community banks nationwide, Pulsate helps drive measurable growth, including higher loan conversions, deposit product adoption, and eStatement enrollment.

By meeting members directly within their trusted digital experience, credit unions can ensure secure, relevant, and personalized communication that fosters loyalty and accelerates digital growth.

This strategic partnership underscores the Association’s commitment to equipping New York credit unions with innovative solutions to thrive in today’s evolving financial landscape.

To learn more, please reach out to Pulsate’s Director of Sales, Karen Fisher, at karen@pulsate.us.

Sunmark’s Foundation Celebrates Fifth Annual Summer of Kindness

The Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation has successfully wrapped up its fifth annual Summer of Kindness campaign, reinforcing its deep commitment to the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Since launching in 2021, this initiative has become a cornerstone program, uniting volunteers, community partners, and young members around projects that uplift and inspire.

This year’s campaign featured a wide range of activities, from a Teacher Supply Drive to provide classrooms with essential resources to Fishing with Firemen, fostering connections between families and first responders. Sunmark also partnered with Girls Inc. to host financial literacy sessions and mentorship opportunities, distributed fishing poles at Albany’s PlayStreets, and joined National Night Out events across the region.

Beyond events, the program continues to engage children up to age 12, inviting them to “deposit kindness” by submitting ideas for community improvement—many of which are turned into real volunteer projects.

The Role of Automation in Your Credit Union’s Lending

By Origence

Today’s credit union lenders are seizing the opportunity to enhance member service at every critical touchpoint. As member expectations evolve, the demand for more convenient options, such as online membership and loan applications with swift decisions, is increasing. Delivering an exceptional online member experience is crucial for the success of credit unions.

The pressure from fintech brands, economic uncertainties, and rapid technological changes present a unique opportunity for credit unions to adopt technology and provide a superior borrowing experience. Among these technological advancements, automating loan processing and decisions can be a game-changer for credit unions.

Here’s how automation helps:
Efficiency gains
The goal is to fund more loans and make faster decisions without increasing risks. Providing loans to members who need access to affordable funds is central to the mission of credit unions. Automation facilitates this by making processes more efficient and reducing underwriting costs.

Enhanced accuracy
Despite initial hesitation within the credit union community, automated decision-making can enhance the quality of decisions. AI and machine learning can boost approval rates by up to 25% without escalating risks. Automation also improves accuracy, aiding in fraud detection and compliance, reducing errors, and offering a smoother experience for members.

Reduced friction
Automation accelerates processes and minimizes friction points. Automation can streamline funding processes for credit unions and give them the opportunity to expand their dealership relationships.

Automation helps credit unions meet the increasingly high digital expectations of members. By eliminating redundant information requests and streamlining funding processes, credit unions can strengthen dealer relationships and seize more lending opportunities. This optimization is essential in order for credit unions to remain competitive and ahead of fintech disruptors.

Implementing automation might be new for credit unions, which traditionally focus on personalized member service. However, modern automation solutions offer flexible configurations tailored to specific needs. Automated loan processing and decisioning enable quick, data-driven credit decisions. Teams can set up and fine-tune decision engines, making the review and deployment of automation easier for efficiency and accuracy.

As technology advances and more data is gathered, these automation models will continue to improve. Risk-based pricing models are already considering variations in default rates among borrowers with the same credit score. AI models can analyze vast amounts of data within seconds, identifying nuances that would take humans months to uncover.

Let’s get started
At Origence, we are committed to helping credit unions embrace automation to build an ideal, modern member experience. With best-in-class partners such as Informed.IQ, we are making document automation in lending faster and more efficient. In collaboration with Zest AI, Origence arc helps credit union lenders implement more accurate credit scoring and faster, automated decision-making.

In a rapidly changing financial landscape, automation is the path to efficiency, accuracy, and digital excellence for credit unions and their members. If you are ready to kickstart your credit union’s digital transformation, contact us today.

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Our latest edition of the New York Minute brings you industry recognitions, new federal resources for credit unions, insights from TruStage, and more! See which credit union was named a Best Place to Work, who made the Power 200 Women list, and which organization received a donation to support teachers and students. Get the latest New York credit union news in our weekly blog!

AmeriCU Credit Union Ranked Among Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2025

AmeriCU Credit Union has once again been recognized nationally as a top workplace, earning a spot on American Banker’s 2025 Best Credit Unions to Work For list. This marks AmeriCU’s third consecutive year receiving the honor, underscoring the organization’s strong commitment to cultivating a supportive, people-first workplace.

Presented by American Banker in partnership with Best Companies Group, the award evaluates both leadership policies and employee feedback. Leaders provide insights into workplace practices, philosophy, and culture, while staff share firsthand experiences on company leadership, career growth, benefits, and day-to-day satisfaction. The results highlight credit unions that excel in building rewarding workplaces.

AmeriCU invests heavily in employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, monthly celebrations, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

Credit Union Leaders Named as Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women

The credit union movement is proudly represented on Buffalo Business First’s 2025 Power 200 Women list, with three exceptional leaders included among Western New York’s most influential women: Marie Betti of Western New York FCU, Mary Scheib of Cornerstone Community FCU, and Robyn Young of Great Erie FCU.

Now in its 11th year, the Power 200 Women list spotlights professionals whose leadership, community impact, and long-term contributions have shaped the region. The unranked list considers scope of responsibility, number of employees overseen, civic engagement, and overall influence.

The recognition of Betti, Scheib, and Young reflects the growing visibility and influence of credit union leaders in advancing financial well-being across their communities. Their inclusion highlights the credit union philosophy in action—where leadership is defined not only by professional excellence but also by service, advocacy, and impact on people’s lives.

Congratulations to these leaders for earning this well-deserved honor and representing the cooperative values of New York’s credit unions. View the full list below!

Niagara’s Choice Credit Union Donates to The Teacher’s Desk

Niagara’s Choice Credit Union has demonstrated its commitment to community impact with a $2,100 donation to The Teacher’s Desk, a Buffalo-based nonprofit that ensures local students and teachers have access to the supplies they need to thrive in the classroom.

The funds were raised through Niagara’s Choice’s popular year-round candy bar sales, an initiative that engages members in small but meaningful acts of giving. Every purchase supports quarterly donations to local charities, with thousands of dollars contributed annually to causes that strengthen Western New York communities.

Through this effort, Niagara’s Choice reinforces the cooperative principle of people helping people, turning everyday interactions into opportunities to give back and support education for the next generation.

Federal Reserve Launches Online Toolkits For Scams and Check Fraud Mitigation

The Federal Reserve has unveiled two new online resources to help financial institutions, businesses, and consumers fight back against payment fraud: the Scams Mitigation Toolkit and the Check Fraud Mitigation Toolkit. Released in August 2025, the toolkits provide education, resources, and collaborative strategies to better identify, prevent, and respond to fraud.

These toolkits complement the Fed’s Synthetic Identity Payments Fraud Toolkit, launched in 2022, and are designed to increase industry-wide awareness and strengthen defenses against two of the most common fraud threats. The initial releases focus on foundational knowledge: types of scams and check fraud, the tactics bad actors use to exploit human vulnerabilities, and real-world scenarios institutions may encounter.

Additional resources are expected in late 2025, offering deeper insights and practical tools for fraud mitigation. The Federal Reserve encourages credit unions, service providers, and members to explore these toolkits to stay informed and prepared.

Digital Lending Gets Smarter: TruStage Modernizes Credit Union Lending Protection with Simplified, Real-Time Solution

New digital enhancement allows borrowers to add payment protection directly into their loan application

MADISON, Wis. – TruStage™, a leading insurance and financial services provider, announced key enhancements to the digital lending process, simplifying the insurance experience for both the borrower and their credit union. The updated digital purchase solution gives customers the ability to opt-in to payment protection directly within their loan application, automatically integrating protection into loan documents.

“According to recent data from TruStage, eight in 10 consumers are interested in protecting their loans, but more than half don’t recall being offered payment protection during the loan process,” said Corrin Maier, VP Lending Payment Protection at TruStage.¹ “Similar to how travel insurance has become standard when booking a vacation online, we aim to make loan protection just as easy to ensure borrowers are protected during this time of economic uncertainty.”

With payment protection, should the borrower face a qualifying hardship, like disability or job loss, the coverage may cancel, reduce or make payments on the covered loan, protecting both the borrower and the credit union.

The newest technology improvements from TruStage provide borrowers the opportunity to digitally select specific payment protection products for their loan with real-time price estimates and eligibility verification. Once a selection is made, payment protection is automatically integrated into the credit union loan paperwork, eliminating additional logistics for both the consumer and credit union loan officer. The entire process is also available in Spanish for users who have Spanish language set within their browser.

“We previously worked with credit unions to embed payment protection education into their digital application with great success, but it was still a manual process for the credit union to actually add protection to the loan,” said Maier. “Now, it’s seamlessly built it into the final agreement, providing greater peace of mind and protecting borrowers and credit unions, should the borrower experience an unexpected hardship that impacts their ability to pay.”

According to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), total loans outstanding at federally insured credit unions are $1.65 trillion.² TruStage already has relationships with 93% of credit unions nationwide ³ and can greatly increase access to loan protection as it brings this purchase experience option to a growing pool of consumers and financial institutions. The new process will be available at more than 300 credit unions by the end of the year with the intention to expand.

About TruStage
TruStage is a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people. We believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions that work for them at every stage of life. With a culture rooted and focused on creating a more equitable society and financial system, we are deeply committed to giving back to our communities to improve the lives of those we serve. For more information, visit http://www.trustage.com.

TruStage^TM Payment Guard Insurance is underwritten by CUMIS Specialty Insurance Company, Inc. CUMIS Specialty Insurance Company, our excess and surplus lines carrier, underwrites coverages that are not available in the admitted market. Product and features may vary and not be available in all states. Certain eligibility requirements, conditions, and exclusions may apply. Please refer to the Group Policy for a full explanation of the terms. The insurance offered is not a deposit, and is not federally insured, sold or guaranteed by any financial institution. Corporate Headquarters 5910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705. ©TruStage

TruStage^TM is the marketing name for TruStage Financial Group, Inc. its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Source: ¹TruStage, 2025 Consumer Lending Preferences Study, March 2025. ² NCUA Releases First Quarter 2025 Credit Union System Performance Data, June, 2025. ³TruStage, Sales Navigator Report, May 2024

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This week in the New York Minute, we’re bringing you all the latest industry news from across the state! Explore upcoming educational events, see which credit union is supporting children’s health with a recent donation, and hear from the experts at TruStage. All this and more in this week’s blog!

Mark Your Calendar: Volunteer & Executive Leadership Conference

We’re excited to welcome credit union leaders and volunteers to the 2025 Volunteer & Executive Leadership Conference, taking place October 17–18 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. This annual event offers two days of educational sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and presentations tailored to the unique needs of credit unions.

Important deadlines include:
Hotel Reservation: September 23 for hotel reservations and for
Event Registration: October 3.

Attendees who register by September 1 can receive $25 off using the discount code 2025FALLVOLUNTEER.

Don’t miss this chance to brush up on the latest industry updates and connect with peers from across New York. Learn more and register on the event page!

Teachers FCU Donates $150,000 to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation

Teachers Federal Credit Union has made a generous $150,000 donation to the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting vital pediatric care, research, and family services. With branches in Tampa and Naples, Teachers FCU is deeply committed to serving communities both in New York and Florida.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric medicine and houses one of the region’s largest pediatric teaching programs. Teachers FCU’s contribution will help expand life-saving treatments and resources for children and families when they need them most.

We applaud Teachers FCU for their ongoing commitment to improving lives through meaningful community partnerships.

Register Today: Upcoming InfoSight360 Webinar Series

This fall, InfoSight360 is offering a robust lineup of webinar series to help you maximize their powerful compliance platform. Whether you’re a new user or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s a session for everyone—and all webinars are free to attend with registration.

Series include:
InfoSight360 Essentials (Sept. 3, 10, 25)
Business Continuity Planning (Sept. 15; Oct. 2, 20, 30)
CU PolicyPro/RecoveryPro Content (Nov. 4, 13)

These interactive sessions will cover everything from assignments and administrator tools to business continuity best practices and ongoing content management. To learn more and save your spot, click below!

Creating a member-first lending experience: Inside TruStage’s new digital purchase journey

By Corrin Maier, Vice President, Lending Payment Protection, TruStage

A key challenge for credit unions is helping members manage financial concerns. The recent TruStage™ consumer lending preferences study shows 85% of consumers express concern that life events could impact their ability to repay loans, and 73% of consumers report experiencing at least one financial hardship.¹

Offering payment protection within digital loan applications in a simple and effective manner to support members’ needs has proven to be another obstacle. Many credit unions are skeptical that efforts to integrate payment protection in loan workflows could be costly, be time consuming and disrupt their greater digital transformation.

In today’s lending landscape, even small moments in the member journey can make or break protection uptake. That’s why more credit unions are rethinking how — and when — they introduce payment protection.

A scalable solution, designed to be simple to adopt
TruStage Lending continues to overcome legacy pain points like limited integration capabilities and relying on face-to-face conversations to promote offers. Our new digital purchase journey solution helps deliver a consistent multichannel experience for members that is designed to fit seamlessly into credit unions’ workflows through an application programming interface (API) without complex integrations or constant updates.
During the purchase journey, members are empowered to view eligible loan payment protection offers, compare benefits and express interest — all within their digital loan application. Inputs are also automatically integrated into the loan origination system (LOS) and loan documents, eliminating the need to rekey information.

• 97 % of credit unions would recommend TruStage’s digital purchase solution.²
• 95 % of credit union partners reported a seamless implementation process.²

Turning member feedback into a meaningful purchase journey
Nearly 70% of borrowers say they’re more open to credit union payment protection products than in previous years, and 96% prefer to learn about them before finalizing a loan.¹ This further highlights the valuable opportunity to introduce integrated payment protection in a way that feels timely, relevant and member-centric.

Offering payment protection during the digital loan application process creates a straightforward experience for members to learn more about different products and express interest in offers at a time that works for them. With a design focused on accommodation, credit unions can also serve the diverse needs of all their members with the ability to offer debt protection, credit insurance, GAP and mechanical repair coverage (MRC) through the purchase journey.

Small shifts, big impact on protection adoption
By adopting innovative solutions and targeting key challenges, credit unions could enhance their lending operations and deliver value to members now. Today, more than 650 credit unions are integrating payment protection into over 3 million loan applications with TruStage’s solution, helping drive stronger engagement and better member outcomes.³

Educational content and timely offer placement have led to a 13% increase in payment protection elections and a 25% selection rate among online members — reinforcing the power of well-informed choices.⁴

By including payment protection in the digital loan application, credit unions could evolve their lending operations and support their members’ ever-changing needs. Visit our integrated payment protection page to explore more benefits of our purchase journey.

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¹TruStage. 2025 Consumer Lending Preferences Study. 2025, March.

²TruStage. Integrated Experience Credit Union Survey. 2023, January – September.

³TruStage. Internal data. 2025.

⁴TruStage. Lending Media Program May Campaign Results. 2023, May – June.

TruStage™ is the marketing name for TruStage Financial Group, Inc. its subsidiaries and affiliates. Securities distributed by CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/ SIPC, a registered broker/dealer, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution. All guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the underwriting company. Insurance products are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company, MEMBERS Life Insurance Company, CUMIS Insurance Society Inc., CUMIS Specialty Insurance Company Inc., American Memorial Life Insurance Company, and Union Security Insurance Company.

Please view these important product-specific disclosures:

Consumer Insurance | Annuities | Preplanning | Lending | Retirement | Business Protection

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This week’s New York Minute comes with news of educational resources, upcoming events, and more. Plus, celebrate recent awards for workplace wellness and culture! Get all the latest updates on New York credit unions in our weekly blog!

Exciting New Resource: Association Launches ‘CU in New York’ Blog

We’re excited to announce a new resource for our members—the CU in New York blog from Jeremy Newman and the Association! This regular feature will address issues that impact credit unions throughout New York, from deep dives with practical insights to compliance and policy hot topics.

In each post, you’ll find:

• State legislative and regulatory updates that affect credit unions
• Federal changes to prepare for
• Practical tips for implementation
• Best practices, emerging risks, and industry trends

Jeremy Newman, the Association’s Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, brings decades of legal and compliance experience to this platform. Subscribe today to stay informed on what matters most to your credit union. Click below to read and subscribe!

Save Your Spot: Fall CEO Roundtable

Mark your calendars for the Fall CEO Roundtable, taking place September 29–30 at Turning Stone Resort Casino. This gathering brings together CEOs and leaders from credit unions with up to $100 million in assets for meaningful discussions on industry challenges, growth opportunities, and the future of the movement.

Registration deadline: September 15
Hotel deadline: September 8
Discount code: 2025FALLROUNDTABLE — save $25 on registration, expires 9/1/25

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to exchange ideas and gain insights from peers and industry experts.

NCUA Launches Resource for the Examination Document Request Process

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has launched a new webpage offering tips to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the examination document request process.

Created in response to post-exam survey feedback, the resource addresses concerns about duplicate requests and provides guidance for examiners and credit unions on organizing and submitting files. Credit unions are encouraged to continue providing feedback through the post-exam survey to help refine the examination process.

Toni-Ann Sforza of Municipal CU Receives Workplace Wellness Award

Congratulations to Toni-Ann Sforza, Chief Operating and Human Resources Officer at Municipal Credit Union, on being named Total Rewards Leader in Ragan Communications’ Workplace Wellness Awards.

Sforza’s innovative, year-round Total Rewards program has driven remarkable increases in employee engagement with benefits, including 401(k) participation and medical enrollment. Her leadership has also contributed to MCU’s recognition as both a “Great Place to Work” and one of the “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For” for the first time in its history.

The Association applauds Sforza’s commitment to creating a healthier, more informed workplace. View the full list below.

FourLeaf FCU Receives Gold Employee Voice Award

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union has been honored with the Gold Employee Voice Award from Quantum Workplace in the Magnetic Culture category. This recognition celebrates organizations where employees want to stay, talent wants to join, and workplace culture is built on trust, flexibility, and empowerment.

The Association congratulates FourLeaf FCU for fostering a people-first culture that attracts and retains top talent while inspiring exceptional employee performance. See the full list of award winners below!

SeaComm FCU Supports the Massena Fire Department with Donation

SeaComm Federal Credit Union recently donated $5,000 to the Massena Fire Department in celebration of the department’s 125 years of service to the community.

For more than a century, the department’s dedicated volunteers have saved lives, responded to emergencies, and educated residents on fire safety. The Association commends SeaComm FCU for honoring this legacy of service and supporting local first responders.

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