Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere in the credit union space—vendor demos, conference sessions, boardroom discussions, and examiner conversations. With all that attention, some practical considerations can seem unclear. I recently participated in a panel...
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Payments Training for Credit Unions
Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Education, Payments
When credit unions choose Synergent as their partner, one of the many benefits they gain is access to numerous subject matter experts across all of our service areas: Payments, Marketing, and Technology. In response to growing demand, Synergent now offers Payments...
Working With AI Intentionally as a Marketing Writer
Jan 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Marketing
For those outside our field, “marketing” sounds like one specialty area. But for those of us who are marketers, we understand that the term is shorthand for many areas of expertise. Writers, strategists, videographers, photographers, and graphic designers are among the many roles marketing encompasses…
Jake Holmes Named Recipient of the Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee Award
Jan 5, 2026 | Awards, Blog, Employee Spotlight
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are proud to announce Jake Holmes as the recipient of the Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment to advancing the credit union movement in...
Employee Spotlight: Shelley Millett, Team Lead – Core Conversions and Consulting
Dec 5, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Shelley Millett’s journey at Synergent spans nearly two decades, during which she has become a trusted expert in core conversions and a key leader within the company. As Team Lead on the Core Conversions and Consulting team…
ATM Jackpotting Attacks Are Accelerating—Is Your Credit Union Prepared?
ATM jackpotting, once a rare, overseas threat, has now become a fast-growing and highly coordinated attack method targeting U.S. financial institutions. Criminals are gaining physical access to ATMs, installing malware or rogue devices, and forcing machines to...
12 Days of Marketing
‘Tis the season for great marketing! The Synergent Marketing Solutions team knows the holiday season is also planning season for many credit unions. Whether you’re mapping out your marketing strategy, reviewing your budget, or refreshing your campaigns for the year...
Payrailz® Digital Payments Platform™
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, credit unions must rise to meet growing member expectations alongside the competition from big tech and fintech challengers. With Payrailz, credit unions can deliver intelligent, seamless, real-time payments across a single...
$100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge Surpasses October Goal, Achieving Record-Breaking Fundraising for Food Insecurity
Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
October marked the return of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger’s annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. Throughout the month, credit unions and campaign partners united with one shared goal: to raise $100,000 to help fight food insecurity. This year’s...
Holiday Meals for Mainers Returns for Another Season of Giving
Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Ending Hunger, Social Responsibility
As the holidays draw near, the Campaign for Ending Hunger’s Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative will once again get underway—and the need has never been greater. The government shutdown and delays in SNAP assistance mean more families here in our home state of Maine...
Marketing the Credit Union Difference Across Generations Through Values, Purpose, and Belonging
Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Marketing, Member Engagement, Partners
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” – Maya Angelou
We’re living in a time when consumers are flooded with messaging. Streaming services…
Digital Issuance Delivers Immediate Card Access and Member Convenience
Nov 12, 2025 | Blog, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Digital Wallet, Payments, Technology
Digital Issuance provides an electronic version of a preactivated card, seamlessly delivered to the cardholder through integration with CardHub®, for immediate use in digital wallets and online shopping prior to receipt of the physical card. Instantly issue digital...














