WESTBROOK, Maine (5/19/15)--The Maine Credit Union League is sponsoring Maine Startup and Create Week June 22-28 in Portland (Weekly Update May 15). The conference is designed for startups and small business owners; people who work in, work for or aspire to work with companies that are high-value, high-growth, or striving to grow; and people in public or private sector organizations who support entrepreneurial economies. Credit unions interested in attending can receive a 40% discount using the special code MECU40 before June 1. Debra Trautman, league vice president of marketing, said the event is an opportunity to connect the credit union brand with a growing and exciting niche of the business world ...
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas (5/19/15)--Through Memorial Day, Timberline FCU, will honor U.S. servicemembers and veterans with a Military May promotion that benefits ARVets. Members and non-members can purchase a paper flag for $1 and then write the name of a current, past or deceased soldier's name on it. The Crossett, Ark.-based credit union will display the flags in its branches. Timberline will match all donations and offer free instant-issue debit cards imprinted with an American flag this month. For every card printed, Timberline will donate $1 to ARVets. On Friday, the credit union will honor fallen soldiers during a ceremony at its main branch. ARVets, which works to enhance the overall quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families,will receive a check from the credit union at the event ...