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ConnexCares, the philanthropic arm of Connex, is proud to announce the distribution of $30,000 in grant funds to support the impactful work of six local, nonprofit organizations. Each organization received $5,000 to support its programs dedicated to addressing one of the three ConnexCares pillars: financial literacy, children’s health, and food insecurity. The following six grant recipients ...

Last week, I had the chance to attend FinovateFall 2025 in the heart of Times Square, and while there I got a glimpse into the future that I’m eager to share with Connecticut’s credit unions. Over three days, I watched more than 60 live fintech demos, heard from leaders shaping the next era of financial services, and networked with innovators from across the globe. It was my first Finovate, and I ...

CorePlus Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, celebrating outstanding employers across the Greater Hartford region. This prestigious recognition is based solely on feedback from employees, underscoring CorePlus Credit Union’s ongoing commitment ...

Further strengthening its roots and long-term commitment to the Middletown community, Ellafi Federal Credit Union is developing a new full-service branch at 562 South Main Street. Groundbreaking has begun with completion expected in spring 2026.

The new 1,800-square-foot branch is being developed in partnership with John DeSena of JDS Holdings (property owner), Dominick DeMartino of DFC of ...

At this year’s Dan Williamson Memorial Golf Classic, HFCU President & CEO Ed Danek presented a $2,500 donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation .

This non-profit honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. Tunnel to Towers builds mortgage-free smart homes for injured veterans and first responders and pays off mortgages for ...

Ellafi Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Seasons Federal Credit Union, announces the retirement of its long-serving President/CEO, Keith A. Wiemert, effective this month.

Boston, the city where America’s fight for freedom began, was the perfect place for this year’s conference - full of inspiration, collaboration, and big ideas. Being surrounded by the history of the Revolutionary War reminded me that real change starts with honest conversations and a shared commitment to something bigger than ourselves. That spirit was alive all week as I talked with legislators ...

Songs come to me like the weather. Some liltingly float on the breeze while others pull thick tears of summer rain down my cheeks. Still others hit me like a hurricane — chaotic, swirling storms that threaten my well-curated safe existence. One such storm found me this summer as I sat on a beach listening to anthems from my youth by Blues Traveler and Pearl Jam. Like an actual hurricane, the music ...

Last week, alongside representatives from four Connecticut credit unions, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the third annual Young Professionals Summit at Bentley University. This dynamic two-day event was thoughtfully designed for emerging leaders in the credit union industry, offering meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and learning. 

ConnexCares, the charitable foundation of Connex, is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its annual Scholarship Program. This year, $30,000 in scholarship funds has been awarded to fifteen exceptional students who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a strong commitment to community service and a clear vision for their future.