SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Vertical Innovation, a credit union Internet solutions provider, has released its third portal product designed specifically for credit unions. The Silver level portal is aimed at small and mid-size CUs looking to establish a cost-effective portal presence, said Vertical Innovation. It includes a private label portal...

Publisher Mike Welch has some pet peeves. So do I. People who hold a position on the board of directors of a credit union or credit union trade association who: *Never have a position on any topic. *Are afraid to speak out and ask questions. *Hold an officers position because...

LAS VEGAS - Anyone who's bought a car recently knows that the entire process - from researching a vehicle to making the actual purchase - has changed from what it used to be. So it came as no surprise to the more than 250 representatives from 90 credit unions who...

CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Overland Park, Kan., has underwritten two $1,500 scholarships for the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation. The awards program, entitled "Celebrate Success! 2001" recognizes two seniors who possess outstanding records of leadership and academic achievement. Alicia Stuart and Eric Yurkovich, both seniors at Shawnee Mission Northwest, are the first...

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Teachers CU (PTCU), the largest CU in Oregon, has placed a top priority on education in their area, and has created a plan to support their commitment through a special funding opportunity. A three-tiered cooperative effort is making it a reality. The PTCU, Gresham-Barlow School District...

CLEARWATER, Fla. - With all the talk about keeping or selling a credit card portfolio, Card Services for Credit Unions, Inc. has launched the Virtual Card Consultant-an online portfolio analysis tool. Designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of a credit card program, the virtual card consultant is...

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - Credit unions that have found it difficult to make member business loans because of NCUA 12.25%-of-assets restrictions and MBL expertise requirements will find the going easier thanks to a new program available through Texas Credit Union League (TCUL). The Commercial Credit Partner Program (CCP), made possible...

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Mid-Atlantic Corporate FCU here has donated $6,000 to the Pennsylvania and National Credit Union Foundations. Mid-Atlantic donated the money to the state foundation, which funnels a portion of it to the NCUF. The corporate raised the money during its 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held June 15....