Infinity CU announces merger

Infinity Credit Union, which serves members in York and Cumberland counties and the city of Bangor, announced that members approved a merger with Deere Employees Credit Union of Moline, Illinois.

According to a prepared release, each credit union will retain local control, including keeping their respective names, identities and branches. To accommodate the merger, Infinity has transitioned to a state-chartered credit union and removed “Federal” from its name.

The newly-joined organization will be headquartered in Moline. Elizabeth Hayes, Infinity CU’s President and CEO, will assume the role of Maine Market president.

“The goal of the merger is to combine resources in order to offer more benefits to our members and to drive further growth and expansion in our respective communities,” Hayes said.

Recognition

Davin

Portside Real Estate Group, the top woman-owned, locally run real estate firm in Maine, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Center for Women & Enterprise, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

“Woman-owned businesses create diversity that promotes innovation, opens doors and provides perspectives that fuel the economy,” said Dava Davin, principal and founder of Portside Real Estate Group. “We’re proud to be 100% woman-owned and pleased to officially be nationally certified with the WBENC.”

Larochelle

At the recent awards ceremony held by The Real Estate Leader at both its Auburn and Scarborough locations, David Foster and Michelle Gosselin both received the Rookie of the Year award. Sally Christner received the five-year milestone award. #1 Agent Team Award went to Charmaine Raby and Michelle Gosselin. The Top 5 Producers were Clayton Larochelle, Bill Bergeron, Kelly Webb, Cindy Morin and Maria Morrissette.

Hires, promotions, appointments

Osman

Amran Osman has joined Gateway Community Services Maine as the Portland community resource coordinator. Osman recently earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with an international studies track from the University of Southern Maine. At USM, she was the Student Government’s director of Racial Equity and Inclusion, chairperson of the Student Senate’s Committee on Racial Equity and co-founder of the African Students Union and Model United Nations. For the past year, she has been a leader on Gateway’s Youth Coalition.

Atkinson

MEMIC, a workers’ compensation insurance specialty carrier with offices from Maine to Florida, welcomes Robb Atkinson in his new role as senior public relations and communications specialist.

Giving back

Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly $1.5 million in emergency relief grants in April to students experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic. The college awarded grants to 848 students using funds from the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act. The average award was $1,741. In all, the college has awarded almost $2.9 million in federally funded relief grants to students since the start of the pandemic.

UScellular announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. UScellular’s investment supports K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs as part of a $1 million donation the company made to support clubs across its service areas.

The Catholic Foundation of Maine reported that investments have exceeded expectations and the foundation has distributed 76 grants valued at more than $1 million this year. The foundation utilizes endowment funds to benefit churches, parish programs, schools, social justice initiatives, vocations and other Maine ministries.

Hannaford Supermarkets and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation announced a $75,000 donation to National Alliance on Mental Illness-Maine to help build resources for those affected by mental illness or challenges.