Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- 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.
- Small Credit Union Marketing Grant Available
August 3, 2024Exciting news for small credit unions! This grant provides a one-year subscription to CuCurator’s marketing hub, worth $6,000. The deadline to apply is August 23.
- Virginia Credit Union, Member One Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Approval
August 1, 2024Member One Federal Credit Union’s (Member One) membership has approved a merger with Virginia Federal Credit Union (Virginia Credit Union). The merger between the Roanoke, Va.-based Member One and Richmond-based Virginia Credit Union is effective Aug. 1, 2024, with the combined $7 billion organization employing 1,100 staff and serving almost 500,000 members through first-class digital banking services and 37 branch locations.
- 1st Advantage Introduces ‘University’; Goal is to Foster Professional, Personal Growth
July 17, 2024Saying it is seeking to foster professional growth and personal development, 1st Advantage FCU has launched 1st Advantage University.
- 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.