Press
2010
New Innovative YouthSM Intern Program Helps Prepare American Students for the Global Business StageSan Jose, CA (February 1, 2010) —Access Growth LLC, a Silicon Valley-based global growth consulting and innovation management firm, and Technology Credit Union, one the nation’s largest credit unions, have announced the launch of a new project called the Innovative Youth
SM Intern Program.
Training Department at Technology Credit Union Wins Prestigious Awards Second Year in a RowSAN JOSE, CA (January 28, 2010) — An extensive employee training curriculum with course topics ranging from mortgage certification to public speaking and business writing along with a customized program to help employees learn a new computer system has earned Technology Credit Union's Training Department a spot for the second year in a row on Training Magazine's annual Top 125 listing.
Technology Credit Union Donates Money to Help Give a Member Back His MobilitySan Jose, CA (January 19, 2010) — When it comes to giving, credit unions and their employees can be among the most generous. This was never more evident than on Thursday, January 14, when Tech CU employees gave a check for $5,890 to one of the credit union’s members, Jimmy Duarte, as a contribution to help him replace his wheelchair, which had been broken in an accident.
Technology Credit Union Awards $1,000 to Its Super Saver of 2009San Jose, CA (January 7, 2010) —Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) is proud to announce that Ron Vogel of San Jose, Calif., has been selected the Tech CU Grow Your Green Super Saver of 2009.
2009
Technology Credit Union Announces New President/CEOSan Jose, CA (December 29, 2009)—Technology Credit Union announced today that Barbara B. Kamm will be joining the organization on January 6th, 2010, as its new President/CEO, replacing Ken Burns, who left in May of 2009.
Technology Credit Union Now Offers Jumbo Home Loans Up to $1 MillionSan Jose, CA (November 17, 2009) — Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) has announced it now offers adjustable rate home mortgages up to $1 million for buyers seeking an affordable home loan in the Bay Area’s high-priced housing market.
Technology Credit Union Seeks to Raise $10,000 by Matching Donations for Flood, Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Southeast Asia, South PacificSan Jose, CA (October 5, 2009) — Southeast Asia and the South Pacific have been hit by back–to–back disasters last week that have destroyed hundreds of communities in that part of the world, and many Bay Area families are worried about the safety of their friends and family back home.
Going Green Gets More Affordable than Ever with a Tech CU Living $mart Home Equity Loan and Federal Tax BreaksSan Jose, CA (August 20, 2009) — Being eco-conscious is the right thing to do, but it isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially during a recession. That’s why Tech CU recently introduced its Living $mart Home Equity Loan, created specifically for homeowners who want to do green home improvement projects.
Technology Credit Union Offers a Helping Hand to Distressed Homeowners Seeking to Save their HomesSan Jose, CA (August 5, 2009) — Technology Credit Union announced it has modified more than $10 million in mortgage loans for homeowners since accelerating its effort two years ago to provide assistance to members facing financial difficulty. As part of its efforts, Tech CU implemented a variety of payment relief options to assist members who are unable to or having trouble making their loan payments. Tech CU has also been instrumental this year in helping members modify nearly $2.2 million in auto loans.
Technology Credit Union Wins Gold and Silver Awards from Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC)San Jose, CA (July 1, 2009) — Technology Credit Union announced today that its internal marketing team has won three prestigious industry awards for several marketing communications and PR campaigns Tech CU launched in 2008.
Technology Credit Union Among the First in its Industry to Launch iPhone App that Locates Surcharge–Free ATMs and Accesses Mobile BankingSan Jose, CA (May 26, 2009)—Technology Credit Union announced today the release of its new ATM/Location Finder iPhone App in partnership with the location aggregation provider LocatorSearch.
Save 4 Your School This Summer and You Could Win Matching Funds* from Technology Credit UnionSan Jose, CA (May 12, 2009)— In the wake of Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed $4.8 billion dollar cut from K-12 education next year, California’s schools are facing teacher layoffs and dramatic shortfalls in classroom funding that we know will negatively impact our children.
Technology Credit Union President/CEO Departs after Fourteen YearsSan Jose, CA (April 28, 2009)—Technology Credit Union announced today that as of May 1st, its long-time CEO, Ken Burns, would be leaving the credit union to take a new position as President/CEO of Patelco Credit Union.
Grow Your Green with Tech CU’s Online Savings ChallengeSan Jose, CA (April 1, 2009)—Now more than ever, Americans are looking for support with managing their personal finances. That’s why Tech CU has launched a new campaign that features an online community aimed at supporting and encouraging individuals who want to set and achieve a savings goal for themselves or their family in 2009.
Technology Credit Union Committed to Child SafetySan Jose, CA (March 24, 2009)—Throughout the month of February, Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) and the Vanished Children's Alliance (VCA) teamed up to bring its members a special "Child Protection Day" at all 10 of its Bay Area branches.
Technology Credit Union Partners with LocatorSearch to Offer a Convenient Way of Locating Surcharge–Free ATMs Anytime, AnywhereSan Jose, CA (February 20, 2009)—Technology Credit Union announced today in partnership with LocatorSearch, a leading provider of locator applications for financial institutions, a new GPS download that will allow Tech CU members to easily find surcharge–free ATMs anytime, anywhere using their GPS device.
Technology Credit Union Implements Expense Reductions With Technology–Driven ‘Green’ InitiativesSan Jose, CA (February 9, 2009)—On January 31st, Technology Credit Union ushered in a new year and a new method of tax-statement delivery by sending out the first wave of its year-end tax statements electronically to members enrolled in the credit union’s eStatement Program. More than 31,405 members (more than 40 percent of total membership) have signed up to receive eStatements from Tech CU, one of the highest enrollment percentages in the industry.
Training Department at Technology Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious AwardsSAN JOSE, CA (January 20, 2009) An extensive employee training curriculum with course topics ranging from mortgage certification to public speaking and business writing has earned Technology Credit Union's Training Department a spot on Training Magazine's annual Top 125 listing.
Technology Credit Union Now Offers Its Business Services through Businessownerspace.com (BOS)San Jose, CA (January 5, 2009)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) announced it has become a proud member of Businessownerspace.com (BOS), an online resource of information and services for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Silicon Valley who want to start, grow and sustain a business in the greater San Jose metropolitan area.
2008
Technology Credit Union’s new certification as a ‘Green Business’ is latest in a year-long series of initiatives showing commitment to saving money and the environmentSan Jose, CA (December 5, 2008)—For Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), 2008 has been the ‘year of green.’ In the last 12 months, the credit union has effectively implemented several initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint and positively impacting the company’s bottom line.
Technology Credit Union Wins Marketing AwardSan Jose, CA (June 24, 2008)—Technology Credit Union is proud to announce that its Marketing Department recently received a Bronze award from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) 2008 Annual Awards competition. Tech CU won the award for its television commercial produced in 2007, titled “Entourage”.
Tech CU–AllPoint Partnership Gives Members Unprecedented Access to Surcharge–Free ATMs NationwideSan Jose, CA (June 3, 2008)—If you think joining a credit union means having less access to ATMs, think again. Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) has announced a partnership with Allpoint Network that beginning June 4 will provide increased surcharge-free ATM access to their membership to the tune of more than 8,000 ATMs in California and 57,000 nationwide
For Small Businesses Affected By The Credit Crunch, SBA Loans May Offer Alternative FinancingSan Jose, CA (April 21, 2008)—Today’s tightening credit standards and sluggish economy have made it more difficult for small business borrowers and owners to access capital for operational and general business purposes.
Tech CU Announces Winners of Trees and Our Community Poster ContestSan Jose, CA (March 6, 2008)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) announced today the winners of its Trees and Our Community Poster Contest, hosted by the credit union’s newly opened
Campbell Financial Center located on the corner of Bascom and Hamilton.
Facebook Makes Tech CU Its Credit Union of ChoiceSan Jose, CA (February 11, 2008)—Tech CU has announced that Facebook, one of the most popular and fast-growing social networking companies in the market today, has chosen Silicon Valley-based Tech CU to be the official credit union for Facebook’s expanding workforce.
How a Blog site in San Jose Helped One Oakland Family Center Get Their BooksSan Jose, CA (January 18, 2008)—Technology Credit Union and Oakland’s Garfield Elementary School will celebrate the credit union’s donation of a Bookcase Library to Garfield’s new Family Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 23rd at 2:30 p.m. The press is encouraged to attend for photos and interviews
2007
Technology Credit Union Opens New Financial Center in CampbellSan Jose, CA (December 17, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), among the top one percent of the nation’s largest credit unions, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest full-service financial center in Campbell, Calif., located at 1562 S. Bascom Ave. (corner of Bascom and Hamilton).
Technology Credit Union Launches Mobile Banking ServiceSan Jose, CA (September 20, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) announced today the launch of its Mobile Banking service, giving members unprecedented access to their accounts and other important banking information anywhere, anytime via their web-enabled mobile phone or wireless device.
Technology Credit Union Continues to Give Back with Donations, Volunteerism and a Community-Giving ContestSan Jose, CA (September 6, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) announced today they have successfully collected more than 1,000 books, 354 backpacks and $225 in cash donations to help children in the Bay Area with their back-to-school needs and to help support small libraries in rural Africa.
Technology Credit Union Opens Its Tenth Financial Center—Third location in the East BaySan Jose, CA (August 23, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) is pleased to announce the opening on Monday, August 20th of its newest full-service Financial Center in the East Bay located in Newark at 34887 Newark Boulevard.
Technology Credit Union Uses Blog Power to Create Social ChangeSan Jose, CA (July 19, 2007)—One of the Bay Area’s largest credit unions, Tech CU, has announced another campaign aimed at encouraging individuals to give back to their community.
Technology Credit Union Appoints Steve Donahue As New AVP OF Mortgage OriginationSan Jose, CA (July 18, 2007)—Technology Credit Union has announced the appointment of Steve Donahue as its new AVP of Mortgage Origination. Donahue brings with him an impressive background that spans more than 25 years in the mortgage business encompassing a variety of financial service organizations, including credit unions, banks and savings and loans.
Technology Credit Union appoints Jeffrey Paulson as new Chief Operating OfficerSan Jose, CA (June 25, 2007)— Technology Credit Union announced the appointment of Jeffrey Paulson to its executive management team, as Chief Operating Officer.
Technology Credit Union Builds for Families in NeedSan Jose, CA (June 8, 2007)— Twenty members and employees from Technology Credit Union came out on Friday, June 1st to donate their time and energy to help construct a new, affordable home in North San Jose for a local family.
Technology Credit Union Targets Member Loyalty and Growth Through Expanded Relationship With Quest AnalyticsPITTSBURGH--(April 18, 2007)--Quest Analytics, LLC today announced that Technology Credit Union of San Jose, California expanded its relationship to automate customer loyalty and growth initiatives using customer behavior analytics.
Tech CU Partners with the Vanished Children Alliance (VCA)San Jose, CA (April 17, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) has partnered with the Vanished Children Alliance (VCA), a national nonprofit that assists in the location and recovery of missing or abducted children, to help disseminate information to its members and employees about missing children in the Bay Area.
Tech CU Raises $4,116 at Its First Annual Community Spirit DaySan Jose, CA (March 12, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), among the top one percent of the nation’s largest credit unions, held its first annual Community Spirit Day on March 6th, raising more than $4,000 in donations given by employees, members and a company match.
Community Spirit DaySan Jose, CA (February 9, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), among the top one percent of the nation’s largest credit unions, is excited to announce its First Annual Tech CU Community Spirit Day, to take place Tuesday, March 6th.
Technology Credit Union Gives Food, Clothing and DonationsSan Jose, CA (February 1, 2007)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), among the top one percent of the nation’s largest credit unions, is proud to announce that the generosity of its members and employees enabled the credit union to donate more than 100 pounds of food and 40 bags of clothing in December to help local families in need in the Bay Area.
2006
Tech CU’s Lucy Pizano Is Named One of Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40 People to Watch”SAN JOSE, Calif., (October 9, 2006) — Tech CU is proud to announce that
Private Banking Manager Lucy Pizano has been named by the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal as one of the “40 Under 40 People to Watch” for finance and banking.
Technology Credit Union Launches Tech CU Business ServicesSAN JOSE, Calif. (July 26, 2006)—The innovative Silicon Valley credit union now offers a complete suite of business services designed especially for small businesses.
Tech CU Opens New Financial Center in CupertinoSan Jose, CA (July 5, 2006)—Scholarships, community giving and member giveaways launch Tech CU’s Opening Day Celebration on July 5.
Kim Vu Is Named a Woman of Distinction HonoreeSAN JOSE, Calif., (May 25, 2006) — Tech CU is proud to announce that one of its best and brightest, has been named by the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal as a
Silicon Valley Woman of Distinction Honoree for finance and banking.
Creative mortgage loans for diverse needs: Technology Credit Union introduces customized home loan choicesSAN JOSE, Calif., (April 27, 2006) — Just like every home, every homebuyer is unique, and Tech CU recognizes that each home loan needs to be customized to the buyer’s individual situation.
Technology Credit Union Supercharges Its Online Banking with More Secure and Convenient FeaturesSAN JOSE, Calif., (March 1, 2006) —Superior security and enhanced convenience are the hallmarks of the latest improvements made to Technology Credit Union’s Online Banking.
Members of Technology Credit Union Safer from Online FraudSan Jose, CA (January 25, 2006)—Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) is one of the first financial institutions that has successfully implemented PassMark Security’s Two-Factor Two-Way Authentication and converted 100% of their active online banking users to the new system.
2005
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