Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin Appoints Virginia Credit Union’s Cherry Dale to Virginia Council on Women
July 12, 2024The Virginia Council on Women is an advisory council in the Executive branch. It brings together two dozen leaders from around the state to advise the Governor and General Assembly on matters pertaining to women and ways to improve their educational, professional, cultural, and governmental status within the Commonwealth.
- Beeler, Willard Appointed to Credit Union House Board
July 2, 2024Two new board directors were recently appointed to the Credit Union House (CU House) board: Samantha Beeler, president of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Caroline Williard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League. Their terms will expire at the next Credit Union House annual meeting in March 2025.
- Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union
July 1, 2024Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, expands its footprint in Florida. The Credit Union announced it has merged with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union (LE&T FCU), formerly known as United Police Federal Credit Union, located in Miami, Florida.
- Bronco Federal Credit Union Announces the Appointment of Michael ‘Mike’ Kenzie as Chief Executive Officer
June 26, 2024Bronco Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael ‘Mike’ Kenzie as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 22, 2024. Following a comprehensive internal and nationwide search and selection process, Mike has been chosen to lead Bronco Federal Credit Union into its next phase of growth.
- Chartway Ranked by Forbes and Statista for Best-In-State Credit Unions for Third Consecutive Year
June 25, 2024Committed to Helping Chartway Members Unlock Their Potential So They Can Thrive - Chartway Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes and Statista for the third year in a row.
- New Co-CEOs Lead with Vision and Resilience
June 20, 2024Committed to a succession plan, Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union is thriving. Instead of relying on investments, RVCCU is investing its money into its membership by way of lending, which the leadership team says is true to the purpose of credit unions.
- Apple Federal Credit Union and NextMark Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
June 12, 2024Apple Federal Credit Union and NextMark Credit Union are excited to announce a joint decision to merge. Here are the details.
- Freedom First Lends $162 Million in Economically Distressed Areas in 2023 Direct Community Giving Exceeds $525,000
May 16, 2024Freedom First Credit Union invites you to review our newly released 2023 Community Impact Report. This report provides details of the targeted investment, economic development, financial education, and community outreach we accomplished in 2023.
- BayPort Foundation Charity Golf Classic Raises Over $165,000
May 16, 2024The BayPort Foundation is excited to announce that it has raised over $165,000 at its third annual Charity Golf Classic event, hosted on May 9, 2024. Fifty-two businesses sponsored the tournament, including the 84 golfers who played the award-winning golf course at the James River Country Club in Newport News.
- Virginia Credit Union Awards $150,000 in College Scholarships
May 16, 2024Virginia Credit Union has awarded $150,000 in college scholarships to 30 student members through the Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program. Each winner will receive $5,000. Established in 1991, the program has provided more than $1.65 million in scholarships to student members. Virginia Credit Union established the scholarship program to help members working toward their first undergraduate degree. The program honors Dot Hall and Jane Watkins, former presidents of Virginia Credit Union.