Dec 08, 2021

America First Credit Union Supports The Giving Machines at City Creek Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City – Dec. 8, 2021 – America First Credit Union is proud to be supporting The Giving Machines at City Creek Center this holiday season and helping celebrate the spirit of giving through Jan. 1. The Giving Machines are a quick and easy way for people to give to those in need and make the holiday season a little more meaningful for themselves—and countless others. The Giving Machines are sponsored by ‘Light the World with Love’ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. People who want to give can easily swipe their credit…

Dec 01, 2021

Volunteer Service Opportunities

According to America First bylaws, three members will be elected to three-year terms on our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting on April 19, 2022. Incumbent volunteers are Barney Chapman and Kenlon Reeve. Those interested in becoming Directors must have membership in good standing, be 18 years or older, bondable, free from conflicts of interest, and available for meetings. Apply at americafirst.com/volunteers and include a statement of qualification (limited to 150 words) by 5 p.m. on January 8, 2022. Nominations by petition are accepted and must be signed by at least 500 members. Qualification statements with 150-word limits, biographical…

Nov 18, 2021

America First Credit Union surprises Corner Canyon student with $3,300 for Food Drive Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City – Nov. 18, 2021 – While presenting Corner Canyon High School student Isabel Crofts with a scholarship in August, America First Credit Union’s Chief Strategic Engagement Officer Tammy Gallegos challenged the scholarship-recipient to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank—a nonprofit Crofts volunteers with regularly. Gallegos said that if this goal was met, the credit union would donate $1,000 to Corner Canyon High School’s athletic program. Crofts, a 3.96 grade point average student-athlete at the Draper school, not only met the challenge but exceeded the goal by an additional 2,000 pounds.…

Nov 17, 2021

America First Credit Union Attains No. 1 SBA Ranking in Utah District

SALT LAKE CITY – Nov. 10, 2021 – For the second consecutive year, America First Credit Union has attained the No. 1 SBA lender ranking in dollars lent by assisting more than 68 small businesses throughout the Utah District during the 2021 federal fiscal year. With a total of more than $52 million in 7(a) loans distributed within the Utah District, America First Credit Union surpassed its 2020 total of more than $35 million in loans disbursed. “We’re thankful for all the small-business owners who have put their trust in our credit union,” said America First president/CEO Thayne Shaffer. “We…

Nov 08, 2021

America First Credit Union Reveals First Corporate Partnership in Reno Market

Cardholders will receive priority lines of entry to UNR men’s basketball games at Lawlor RENO, Nev. – November 8, 2021 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) continues its record of growing sports partnerships to build its brand with its latest long-term deal with University Nevada Reno (UNR) Athletics Wolf Pack Sports Properties. As part of this multiyear partnership, AFCU will provide valuable resources to the community by providing a priority entrance to men’s basketball at Lawlor Events Center, a 12,000-seat, multipurpose arena; as well as a donation drive for every men’s basketball free throw made by UNR during home games…

Nov 02, 2021

Nominations Sought for Vegas Golden Knights, America First Credit Union Game-Changer Program Award for Educators

Call for Nominations for $1,000 Classroom Grant, Two Complimentary VGK Tickets LAS VEGAS – November 2, 2021 – Clark County School District teachers can earn a $1,000 classroom grant and two complimentary Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) tickets thanks to America First Credit Union (AFCU) who is teaming up the Knights. The AFCU-sponsored VGK Game-Changer Program honors and celebrates Clark County teachers who go above and beyond in their classrooms. This season, four honorees will be recognized at a VGK home game in the Fortress and will receive $1,000 to improve their classroom. In November, the first winner will be announced.…

Oct 25, 2021

Proposed IRS Reporting Requirements

The Biden Administration is proposing that all financial institutions be required to report annual information returns to the IRS on the inflows and outflows of all business and personal accounts totaling over $600 in a given year. If this passes, America First would be required to comply. The credit union is opposed to this, and we are currently working with our Congressmen and Senators in Washington to express our concerns. “We don’t trust anyone with our members’ sensitive information”, said Thayne Shaffer, president and chief executive officer at America First Credit Union. “America First is opposed to being compelled to…

Oct 13, 2021

First-Ever Credit Card Supporting Startups To Roll Out at Silicon Slopes Summit

America First Credit Union credit card allows customers to support startup tech companies SALT LAKE CITY – October 12, 2021 – America First Credit Union is offering a groundbreaking approach to empowering entrepreneurs. Members are now able to support startup local technology companies and innovators with the Silicon Slopes Visa® credit card, which will be rolled out at the upcoming Silicon Slopes Summit Oct. 13 and 14 in Salt Lake City. “The first-of-its-kind credit card is a unique way for members to contribute to the local community,” said Thayne Shaffer, president and CEO of America First Credit Union. “With the…

Oct 12, 2021

America First Credit Union Selected as Exclusive Corporate Partner of the Utah Jazz

America First to Offer an Exclusive Co-Branded Debit Card, Focus on Small Business Showcase, Junior Jazz Youth Program, and a Combined Community Initiative Program in its Sponsorship SALT LAKE CITY (October 11, 2021) – The Utah Jazz and America First Credit Union announced today an exclusive, multi-year partnership, naming America First as the Official Credit Union of the Utah Jazz. The largest credit union in Utah, America First has been selected by the Jazz as the only corporate partner in its consumer category. “The Jazz are thrilled to be aligned exclusively with America First Credit Union due to its…

Oct 01, 2021

Celebrating Those Who Lift Our Communities

By Thayne Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in an event sponsored jointly by America First and the Las Vegas Raiders at the stunning new Allegiant Stadium. The gathering was held to recognize the finalists in the inaugural Raiders Small Business Showcase Presented by America First Credit Union, which highlights outstanding contributions to our communities by small businesses. Over the course of the evening, I was able to speak with many impressive small business owners and see the sizable and varied impact they have on their communities. This year’s grand-prize winner was Felicia…