Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- ValleyStar Credit Union Announces Return of “Scan Me, Win Me” Car Giveaway for Second Year
August 30, 2024You could win a new car by scanning a QR code! ValleyStar Credit Union's "Scan Me, Win Me" giveaway is back for its second year. Don’t miss your chance to win during the ValleyStar 300 event!
- BayPort Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to 8 Working Adults, 11 College Students, and 19 High School Seniors
August 29, 2024The BayPort Foundation announced it has awarded $100,000 in 11 different scholarship types to a total of 38 member students in the surrounding local communities attending a college, university, trade, or vocational school. Read More.
- BayPort Foundation Introduces the Heldreth and Wright Scholarships to Benefit Virginia Peninsula Community College and Apprentice School Students
August 29, 2024The BayPort Foundation now offers two new scholarships: the Julie Heldreth Memorial and the Wright Family Scholarship. Both are part of the Legacy Giving Program, honoring BayPort’s philanthropic spirit. Read More.
- BayPort Credit Union Names New Executive Vice Presidents
August 29, 2024BayPort Credit Union has announced key leadership promotions within the organization. Chief Operations Officer Jennifer Coyne and Chief Financial Officer Lewis Smith, respectively, have been promoted to Executive Vice President positions. Read More.
- Colleging Announces A Custom Education Suite with InFirst Federal Credit Union
August 29, 2024Colleging launched a custom education suite for InFirst Federal Credit Union, leveraging its tech and expertise. Tim Kulesha, COO, also highlighted support for the InFirst Responders Foundation.
- DuPont Community Credit Union Ranked Among America’s Best Credit Unions According to Forbes
August 29, 2024DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) has been ranked second among the top Virginia credit unions according to Forbes, who partnered with research firm Statista for their annual survey of the best credit unions in each state. Read More.
- Chartway Credit Union and Chartway Promise Foundation Shine Light on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September
August 29, 2024In September, Chartway Credit Union and the Chartway Promise Foundation will celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by granting wishes to five children through local charity partnerships and events. Read More.
- Virginia Credit Union Adds New Leaders Following Merger w/ Member One FCU
August 29, 2024Following the successful August 1 merger with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union, Virginia Credit Union’s (VACU) Board of Directors has welcomed new members.
- A Wiener is Named in Vizo Financial’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
August 7, 2024On July 18, 2024, ten eager and spirited contestants took part in Vizo Financial's 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest. Their competitive appetites, fueled by cheers from sponsors representing 29 credit unions and CUSOs, helped raise an impressive $13,000 for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pa. The event was made possible through generous sponsorships, including the Ultimate Dog, All the Fixin’s, and Frankfurter levels. Among the dedicated supporters was The Virginia Credit Union League, showcasing the collaborative effort of the credit union community to support a worthy cause.
- Vizo Financial and MY CU Services Launch New Third-Party Wires Service
August 7, 2024Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union and MY CU Services, its payments CUSO, introduced a new Third-Party Wires service this week. The new service offers credit unions enhanced convenience through its online application which allows wire transfers to be processed through a credit union's account with the Federal Reserve. The service is available to all credit unions, whether or not it is a member of Vizo Financial.