HOUSTON -- If credit unions involved in the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are looking to build long-term relationships, having a retention plan in place well before tax season ends is key.

VISTA, Calif. -- Check 21 and document management specialist Bluepoint Solutions Inc. has acquired Avalon International, a provider of .Net technology for image payment and advanced item processing.

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.. -- After 37 years serving the credit union industry, Robins Federal Credit Union President/CEO John Ruffin will retire effective December 31, 2008.