Credit Union Management

LAUREL, Md. - As one of the first credit unions in Maryland to use remote teller stations in its branches, Tower Federal Credit Union was recently featured on the evening news. Local ABC Channel 2 News Baltimore featured the $1.3 billion credit union's Ellicott City branch on its evening broadcast...

MANCHESTER, Mo. - Although a recent survey finds that banks are committed to building more branches, Charlene Stern, chief experience officer for design/build/branding firm NewGround says the time is now for credit unions to capitalize on "bankers' marketing malaise." "The current frenzy of branch-building is running ahead of some banks'...

COLUMBUS, Ga. - MEA Federal Credit Union got a helping hand from Miss Georgia 2004, Danica Tisdale for its Midtown branch grand opening. The over $44 million credit union has added the 2,400 square-foot branch to help serve its 5,000 members comprised of teachers and other board of education employees...

ROCHESTER, N.H. - Northeast Credit Union has taken one winning design and is building on its brand one branch at a time. The $380 million credit union's latest 3,800 square-foot branch here is a modified version of its Dover facility designed by BrandPartners Group Inc. subsidiary Willey Brothers. The challenges...

MADISON, Wis. - At press time, President Bush was expected to sign legislation that proponents say could potentially provide an estimated $80 million in relief to U.S. companies, including credit unions, which have defined pension programs for their employees. The bill, passed April 8 by the Senate, aims to replace...

NEW YORK - Given its diverse membership base, $1.8 billion UNFCU is confident its recent alliance with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. will provide the muscle to expand its investment division and serve member needs no matter where they are in the world. The credit union, which serves employees of...