During the weekend of Aug. 1, 2026, BrightBridge Credit Union (BrightBridge) successfully completed a core systems conversion with the former Arrha Credit Union, completing a process that enables all former Arrha members to access the full suite of BrightBridge products, services and digital banking capabilities.
The successful conversion completes a merger that brought together two community-focused credit unions with a shared commitment to exceptional member service, financial empowerment and community impact. All former Arrha Credit Union branches have been rebranded as BrightBridge, creating a unified member experience across the organization. The combined credit union now serves approximately 117,000 members through a network of 23 retail branches and manages more than $2.4 billion in assets.
“This is such an exciting time for our credit union family,” said John J. Howard, President & CEO of BrightBridge. “This successful conversion represents months of incredible teamwork and collaboration across all departments. I could not be prouder of our teammates who worked tirelessly—often beyond their regular responsibilities and schedules—to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for our members.”
The integration positions BrightBridge for continued growth throughout New England. The organization is better equipped to invest in technology that enhances the member experience and delivers competitive products while maintaining the personalized service and community focus that have long defined both institutions.
“As one unified credit union, we’re ready to build on the strong foundations of both organizations,” Howard added. “We are so grateful to our members for their patience and trust throughout this process and thankful to our team members whose hard work made this transition possible. We’re celebrating not just the completion of a conversion, but the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the BrightBridge community.”
Photo top of page: BrightBridge’s newly branded location on Sumner Avenue in Springfield, Mass.
