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TEHRAN, Iran - The Samen Taavoni Credit Union based in Tehran was founded in 1997 to help soldiers and their families who had been affected by the Iranian-Iraqi war. They are now the largest credit union in the country. Membership is open to anyone. More than 1,700 employees service members...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Part of the promise behind the launch of a membership relationship program in 1996 by Meriwest Credit Union was to reward members based on their level of loyalty, but after nearly a decade, some changes were in order. It's not because the program wasn't a success...

WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Consumers Cooperative Credit Union has celebrated turning 76 by revamping its logo and tagline. With an eye on standing out from the competition, the contemporary new image includes not only the shortened name of Consumers CU but also the promise of "Your Life, Our Commitment" "These words...

DALLAS - With more consumers looking to organizations that deliver on the message of social responsibility, Texans Credit Union has scored big by being featured on the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Web site for its fundraising efforts. In 2005 the $1.5 billion credit union raised over $160,000 for the...

PORTLAND, Ore. - In a twist that is in keeping with the "people helping people" philosophy, Portland Teachers CU's recent name change to OnPoint Community Credit Union has proven to be a boon for Point West Credit Union. According to Point West CU Vice President of Marketing /Business Development Mike...

VACAVILLE, Calif.-Travis Credit Union has not only had a successful Friends & Family membership drive but has given away an environmentally friendly grand prize to one lucky winner. New member Holly Sontag was handed the keys to a new Honda Hybrid. Sontag's name was randomly drawn from more than 3,700...