Nusenda Credit Union Newsroom

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• Nusenda Names New Executive Vice President of Operations

  Jan 09, 2020
  Nusenda Credit Union President/CEO Joe Christian has named Michelle Dearholt as the credit union’s new executive vice president of operations, effective Oct. 22, 2019.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Receives Second $250,000 Grant From U.S. Small Business Administration’s PRIME Program

  Dec 10, 2019
  For the second straight year, Nusenda Credit Union has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME) program, which aims to help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Launches Exclusive The Power of Change™ Transaction Roundup Program

  Dec 09, 2019
  Nusenda Credit Union members now have the opportunity to use a new, innovative financial technology tool called The Power of Change.
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• Registration Now Open: Financial Services Career Exploration Dual-Credit Course Scheduled for Feb. 3 – April 26, 2020

  Nov 27, 2019
  The award-winning program helps young people gain sound financial skills and knowledge, earn credits toward high school and college, and participate in career development and paid internships in the financial services industry.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Partners with KOATs for Kids Drive

  Nov 25, 2019
  Drop off new coats at any Nusenda location statewide; cash donations also accepted now through Dec. 20.
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• Nusenda Receives National Gold-Level Distinction for Financial Career Exploration Dual-Credit/Internship Program

  Nov 22, 2019
  SHIFT Award recognizes programs that aim to connect unemployed and underserved Americans to new paths of employment, training, economic opportunities
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• Nusenda Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in New Mexico for Sixth Consecutive Year

  Aug 20, 2019
  State’s largest credit union recognized as Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice winner; also awarded Best Auto Loan
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• Nusenda Partners with APS to Help With Summer School Tuition Expenses

  Jul 23, 2019
  Scholarships benefit high-school students who need summer school courses to graduate
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• Nusenda Launches First-in-Market Contactless Visa Credit Cards

  Jun 26, 2019
  Technology offers convenience while improving security
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• Nusenda Credit Union Champions Financial Literacy and Student Success with High School Programs and Paid Internships

  May 21, 2019
  Dual-credit financial services career exploration courses and paid internships available through summer and fall semesters; no-cost, high-school elective courses focus on personal finance and making smart consumer choices
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• Nusenda Credit Union Announces Newly Elected Board Members

  May 15, 2019
  Nusenda Credit Union conducted its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Announces New President/CEO

  May 13, 2019
  Joe Christian has been named Nusenda Credit Union’s president/CEO by its board of directors.
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• Lemonade Day Encourages Entrepreneurship Among Albuquerque Youth

  Apr 15, 2019
  Online student registration is now open
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• Nusenda Credit Union Celebrating April as National Financial Literacy Month

  Apr 08, 2019
  In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, Nusenda is offering no-cost, open-to-the-public workshops, webinars, social media financial tips, and money management tools focusing on financial knowledge; along with promoting open enrollment for the May 4 Lemonade Day geared toward youth entrepreneurship.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Unveils New Socorro Branch

  Mar 11, 2019
  Grand opening celebration scheduled for March 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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• Update: Smith’s Food & Drug Stores Reverses Decision To Ban Visa Credit Cards

  Mar 05, 2019
  Last week, grocery store chain The Kroger Co. announced all of its Smith’s Food & Drug locations will stop accepting all Visa® credit cards as a form of payment beginning April 3, 2019
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• Nusenda Credit Union Receives Credit Union Association of New Mexico Accolades

  Feb 07, 2019
  Nusenda wins first place in size category for programs in financial literacy, Co-op Capital, employee-based volunteerism
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• Spring Enrollment Open for Financial Services Career Exploration Course Feb. 4 – May 16

  Jan 24, 2019
  Spring Enrollment Open for Financial Services Career Exploration Course Feb. 4 – May 16.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Provides Solutions for Members Affected by Partial Government Shutdown

  Jan 11, 2019
  Services aid those impacted by unpaid leave, shortened work weeks.
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• Nusenda Credit Union Unveils 20th Branch in ABQ’s Southeast Heights

  Dec 11, 2018
  Grand opening celebration scheduled for Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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