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Advia is excited to announce growth in Illinois – bringing additional opportunities to members in northeastern Illinois. The Board of Directors of Advia Credit Union announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NorthSide Community Bank.

Advia Credit Union is thrilled to announce the addition of Rafael Castañeda to its Board of Directors.

Now accepting applications for the Youth Scholarship Program, and the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award.

While Advia has been proudly serving its communities for nearly 90 years, this January marks a decade united under the name "Advia." Advia Credit Union is proud to celebrate 10 years officially being “Advia” and invites the community to join in the celebration through a meaningful initiative.

Advia Credit Union is honored to welcome Bill Clancy as its new Vice President of Consumer Lending. Additionally, the credit union is pleased to announce other exciting new hires as well as various internal promotions, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth and recognizing achievements.

In celebration of Gage Marine’s 150th Anniversary, Advia Credit Union is delighted to announce a donation of $500 to each of the 15 organizations that Gage Marine also supported in 2023 as part of their milestone celebration.

Advia Credit Union, headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Grace Lubwama to its volunteer Board of Directors.

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce various internal promotions and new hires within the organization.

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce its membership as an employer with Diversity Jobs. This partnership demonstrates Advia’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award and Youth Scholarships. In total, 30 students will receive $1,000 for the Youth Scholarship Program and two students will receive $5,000 for the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award.

Advia Credit Union is excited to announce two new chief executive-level positions within the organization, awarded to two exceptional current employees. These strategic additions to our leadership team signify our ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and fostering internal talent.

Advia Credit Union, headquartered in Oshtemo, Michigan, has been named a Silver-Level Employer for Veterans by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union has pledged $30,000 in the form of $1,000 scholarships to the Youth Scholarships Program for high school seniors who exhibit academic achievement, leadership skills, and commitment to community. Applications will be accepted now through March 31, 2023.

Advia Credit Union announced today that during 2022, it gave nearly $400,000 in area donations, sponsorships, scholarships, and grants as a credit union and through its charitable arm, the Advia Foundation.

Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union has been named as one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes Magazine. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes, a business magazine and global media company, as well as Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking research firm.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, December 14, 2022 – Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Dustin Adams as its new Chief Financial Officer. This position became available following the transition of Jeff Fielder, Advia’s former CFO, into his new role as Advia’s President & CEO in Fall of 2022.

Advia Credit Union Names New President & CEO, Jeff Fielder Following Retirement Announcement of Cheryl DeBoer

Kalamazoo, Michigan, Feb. 28, 2022 – Advia Credit Union announced that it has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program, established in 2007 and offered annually since.

PARCHMENT, Michigan, Jan. 5, 2022 – Advia Credit Union announced today that during 2021, it committed nearly $257,000 in area donations, sponsorships, business memberships, scholarships and grants as a credit union and through its charitable arm, The Advia Foundation.

In Memory of John VerSteeg, former President & CEO of First Community FCU Advia Credit Union honors and remembers John VerSteeg, the former President & CEO of First Community FCU (ultimately becoming Advia CU in 2014).

March 1, 2022 - President and CEO of Advia Credit Union, Cheryl DeBoer, has announced her upcoming retirement plans, anticipated for early 2023.