Summit News

The Summit held its annual meeting virtually and in person on May 14, 2025. Board Chair Chris Modesti, and President and CEO Laurie Baker reflected on a tremendous year of growth for 2025 and outlined the vision for the organization moving forward. In his message to a hybrid audience of board members, employees, and members, […]

We have partnered with SavorCuse to highlight the delicious and oh-so talented restaurant vendors that are at this year’s Taste of Syracuse. As title sponsor, our goal is to highlight the amazing local food scene all while supporting this year’s beneficiaries David’s Refuge and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York. Join The Summit […]

Galaxy Media has announced that Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse, will return on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025, in and around Clinton Square from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm both days. Admission is free. Taste of Syracuse is sponsored by The […]

The Summit today announced a two-year, $30,000 commitment to Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) chapters in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. $10,000 will be dispersed to each of the three SHP chapters over the next two years ($5,000 in 2025, $5,000 in 2026) to assist in supporting their mission of ensuring that no kid sleeps on […]

The Summit will sponsor the Rochester Wine & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, February 15th, at the Joseph Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The festival features numerous regional wine, spirits, cider, and chocolate vendors, as well as other local businesses. Two sessions of the festival will be offered: an early session from 1:00 pm – 4:00 […]

The Summit is excited to announce its newest service – EarlyPay.  EarlyPay offers members of The Summit with direct deposit into a checking account the convenience of having their paychecks available up to one day earlier than their regular payday. According to a 2022 survey by the American Payroll Association, 93% of US workers get […]

For the 12th year, The Summit Federal Credit Union is supporting those in need in the Buffalo region this holiday season by supporting FeedMore WNY’s “Plates of Thanks” initiative. Monetary donations will be accepted from November 18th through December 31st at either of The Summit’s Buffalo branches at 5641 Transit Road, or 2290 Delaware Avenue. […]

The Summit has a long history of awarding college scholarships for eligible high school seniors. The Summit annually presents scholarships through the New York Credit Union Association Scholarship Program, the local Rochester Chapter of the NYCUA Scholarship Program, and The Summit Federal Credit Union’s own scholarships. With the cost of traditional colleges and universities nearly […]

Congratulations to The Summit’s President and CEO, Laurie Baker, on being named to the Rochester Business Journal’s (RBJ) 2024 Power List: Banking & Finance.  “The people on this list have helped Rochester’s banking and finance industry navigate… significant supply chain and labor disruptions, increases in interest and inflation rates, and unpredictable economic conditions,” said RBJ’s […]

The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse, Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days this past June. Produced by Galaxy Media, the festival featured hundreds of eateries and food trucks and non-stop music with over 30 bands including The Zack Brown Tribute Band and Hanson. […]

From supporting small not-for-profits to larger organizations, The Summit plays a key role in community engagement throughout their footprint. The credit union is delighted to announce that they will be a sponsor of the Syracuse Crunch and their 2024-2025 season. The partnership was launched this past weekend with the Street Crunch Celebrity Game held on […]

Donations of new school supply items to benefit a variety of groups throughout the regions served by The Summit. The Summit has kicked off its 2024 School Supply Drive. Donation boxes are located in all 14 branches of The Summit. Beneficiaries include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara, and the Southern Tier; PEACE Inc. […]