SARASOTA, Fla. - When Sarasota Coastal Credit Union decided to promote a new image it looked to "Survivor" for more than inspiration. The crew from the popular reality television series worked with Indianapolis-based advertising agency Englehart Dicken to film the credit union's new television commercial. "Anytime you work with guys...

SAN ANTONIO -Southwest Business Corporation, an insurance and financial solutions provider, has a new spin on automobile coverage. Called the Circle of Protection, it is a maintenance, service and support package that functions more like an "HMO" for vehicles. Designed as a value-added service for members, the Circle of Protection...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Around this time of year, discussion of the weather becomes a serious topic in certain areas of the country, but experts say everyone should be paying attention. Colorado State hurricane forecasters have predicted a slightly above-average hurricane season for this year with 12 named storms,...

BRONX, N.Y. - Hoping to appeal to more residents here who don't have a relationship with a financial institution, amid fanfare and high hopes, Bethex Federal Credit Union opened a second branch to meet their needs. More than 100 people including Bethex members, local officials and credit union industry representatives...

EECU, Fort Worth, Texas, Branch Manager Nora Gonzales has been honored at the YWCA Fifth Annual Tribute to Women in Business. This event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions of 50 professional women. Gonzales was presented the YWCA Women in Business Award for her dedication to members. EECU has...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Whether or not California will become the second state to bar predatory lending will depend on how the state Senate Banking Committee votes on a measure authored by Assembly Member Carole Migden (D-13). A.B. 489 would ban a set of the most egregious predatory lending practices for...

PHOENIX - The $780 million FirstCorp will begin image access of share drafts on its Web site by Aug. 31 and expects to expand the service for home banking access by year-end. FirstCorp President/CEO Pete Pritts said image access will be available to member CUs at no extra charge, or...

Brockton Credit Union, Mass., Vice President/Corporation Clerk Rose Kalman has retired after 46 years of service. Kalman has played a key role in building the credit union's reputation of high level of customer service. Maine Credit Union League, Portland, Historian for the past 56 years, Jeannette Morin has announced her...