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Fintechs and credit unions launch new offerings from Central 1’s innovation platform

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Monday, June 12, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central 1 today announced the latest deployments from its innovation hub, Forge Community.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central 1 today announced the latest deployments from its innovation hub, Forge Community.
  • DUCA , a credit union participant that joined the collaborative platform last year, launched a new profit-share rewards program for their more than 92,000 members.
  • Credit union First West , in partnership with fintech thirdstream , collaborated to release a faster, more streamlined account origination experience.
  • “We welcomed several new fintechs and credit unions to Forge Community this year and it’s exciting to see the ecosystem thriving with innovation,” said Erick Wong, Central 1’s Chief Product Officer.

Generation USA and Envision Credit Union Partner for Credit Union Member Services Specialist Program

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generation USA and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates have partnered with Envision Credit Union on Generation USA's Credit Union Member Services Specialist Program , part of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation's (SECUF) Community Spark Program in Florida.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generation USA and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates have partnered with Envision Credit Union on Generation USA's Credit Union Member Services Specialist Program , part of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation's (SECUF) Community Spark Program in Florida.
  • The tuition-free and fully online five-week program enables students to learn the basics of credit unions, call centers, account management, and online banking.
  • Credit Union Member Services Specialists work at credit unions as video tellers, in-person tellers, or call center representatives.
  • "We are thrilled about the growth of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation's Community Spark Program in Florida," exclaimed Samantha Beeler, President of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions.

First West Credit Union Expands Relationship with Fiserv to Bring Clover to More Small Businesses Across British Columbia

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Clover is a market-leading point-of-sale (POS) platform processing more than USD $230 billion in annualized payment volume globally.

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  • Clover is a market-leading point-of-sale (POS) platform processing more than USD $230 billion in annualized payment volume globally.
  • With 46 branches and more than 250,000 members, FWCU brands include Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial.
  • Envision Financial began offering Clover in 2019; the expanded relationship with Fiserv will make Clover available to Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District members for the first time.
  • Our expanded relationship with FWCU will allow more businesses in British Columbia to manage their operations efficiently, while creating better experiences for their customers.

Capstone Strategic Assists Technology CUSO Pure IT in Development of Partnerships with Ardent CU and Envisant

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

VIENNA, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that Houston based credit union service organization Pure IT had received support from and formed business relationships with six credit unions, including Ardent CU, and fellow CUSO Envisant. As a result, Pure IT is expanding its technology services to make credit unions more competitive in the financial services marketplace and serve their members more effectively.

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  • Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that Houston based credit union service organization Pure IT had received support from and formed business relationships with six credit unions, including Ardent CU, and fellow CUSO Envisant.
  • VIENNA, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that Houston based credit union service organization Pure IT had received support from and formed business relationships with six credit unions, including Ardent CU, and fellow CUSO Envisant.
  • As a result, Pure IT is expanding its technology services to make credit unions more competitive in the financial services marketplace and serve their members more effectively.
  • Along the journey, Capstone advised Pure IT and opened the communication pathways that started Pure IT speaking with both Ardent Credit Union of Philadelphia, and Envisant, a credit union service organization that is a subsidiary of the Illinois Credit Union League.

First West Credit Union signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

First West is the third credit union in Canada to sign the UN PBR.

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  • First West is the third credit union in Canada to sign the UN PBR.
  • For more information on the Principles for Responsible Banking: www.unepfi.org/responsiblebanking
    First West Credit Union offers members the financial strength, comprehensive product selection and extended branch network of a large financial institution while maintaining local brand identities and a unique grassroots approach to service.
  • Led by Launi Skinner, First West is British Columbias third-largest credit union with nearly $16.9 billion in total assets and assets under administration, more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees.
  • Visit www.firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Southland Industries Completes Brand Consolidation of Northern California Subsidiary

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Southland Industries today announced the completion of a brand consolidation with its Union City, California-based branch of Envise.

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  • Southland Industries today announced the completion of a brand consolidation with its Union City, California-based branch of Envise.
  • This completes another phase of Southlands plan to consolidate all brands to Southland Industries by January 2023.
  • Since 2015, Envise has delivered building automation and mechanical services as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southland.
  • This unification is an exciting time for our customers and employees, said Ted Lynch, Ph.D., CEO of Southland Industries.

Southland Industries Completes Brand Consolidation of Mid-Atlantic Subsidiary

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Southland Industries today announced the completion of a brand consolidation with its Dulles, Virginia-based branch of Envise.

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  • Southland Industries today announced the completion of a brand consolidation with its Dulles, Virginia-based branch of Envise.
  • This completes another phase of Southlands plan to consolidate all brands to Southland Industries by January 2023.
  • Since 2015, Envise has delivered building automation and mechanical services as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southland.
  • This unification is an exciting time for our customers and employees, said Ted Lynch, Ph.D., CEO of Southland Industries.

TruStone Financial Credit Union and Firefly Credit Union Merger Approved

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of Firefly Credit Union have cast their votes in approval of a merger with TruStone Financial Credit Union.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Minn., Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of Firefly Credit Union have cast their votes in approval of a merger with TruStone Financial Credit Union.
  • TruStone Financial Credit Union is now the second-largest financial cooperative in Minnesota, and among the top 100 in the nation.
  • The merger is one of the largest of its kind in the credit union industry, and was recently hailed by GonzoBanker.com as 2020s Credit Union Merger of the Year.
  • TruStone Financial is a full-service credit union that has worked to improve the financial well-being of its neighbors for more than 80 years.

Central 1 Launches Full Suite of Digital Products Transforming Digital Offering

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Forge is fully adapted to the needs of financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to remain at the forefront of ever-evolving digital banking experiences and expectations.

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  • Forge is fully adapted to the needs of financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to remain at the forefront of ever-evolving digital banking experiences and expectations.
  • Today, BC-based First West Credit Union and its Envision Financial division have begun their release of all three retail channels.
  • Central 1 is a preferred partner for financial, digital banking and payment products and services fueling the success of businesses across Canada.
  • It operates 50 branches throughout the province under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Enderby & District Financial and Island Savings brands.