Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- Four Virginians Among 29 Credit Union Innovators Selected for Filene's i3 Program
February 27, 2024Twenty-nine of the credit union industry’s most innovative leaders come together to form the newest cohort of the Filene i3 Program. This latest cohort includes four credit union professionals from Virginia-based credit unions. In its 20th year, the prestigious program experiences heightened demand and intensified competition, as an increasing multitude of exceptional credit union professionals submit their applications every year. Filene i3 is a two-year innovation leadership program equipping top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the credit union of the 21st Century.
- Connects FCU Announces James McBride as New CEO
February 26, 2024The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of James McBride as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McBride will succeed Ms. Evelyn Dowdy, who is retiring after serving in the role for nearly 26 years.
- Waverly, Virginia Announces Business Start-Up, and Expansion Competition
February 22, 2024Waverly, Virginia is holding a business plan competition with grant prizes of up to $15,000 for new or expanding businesses located in the Town. Accepted entrepreneurs must participate in a 9-week business planning course offered through Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union, which will culminate in a “Shark Tank” style juried pitch night to be held May 23, 2024.
- ABNB Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to YWCA South Hampton Roads
February 22, 2024Today, the ABNB Community Foundation announced it has awarded a Grant in the amount of $10,000 to the YWCA of South Hampton Roads.
- Park View Federal Credit Union Achieves Esteemed Recognition in CU Solutions Group's 2024 Best of the Best Awards
February 22, 2024Park View Federal Credit Union emerges as a recipient of the 2024 Best of the Best award, a prestigious accolade presented by MemberXP, a leading CX program offered through CU Solutions Group. This distinguished award is an annual acknowledgment bestowed upon credit unions that consistently excel in delivering exceptional service.
- Homebase Credit Union Opens Third Branch Location; Honors Four Decades of Service By Retired CEO Patsy Stuard
February 16, 2024Homebase Credit Union this week celebrated the grand opening of its third branch office. Located at 13200 Bermuda Orchard Ln, Chester, VA 23836, the office is dedicated to retired CEO Patsy Stuard, who served the credit union for 45 years.
- Virginia-Based CUs Make Newsweek's List of Best FIs for 2024
February 13, 2024Three Virginia-based credit unions have made Newsweek's list of best credit unions and regional banks for 2024: Central Virginia Federal Credit Union, DuPont Community Credit Union and Virginia Credit Union. League associate member Eastman Credit Union, based in Tennessee, also made the list.
- ABNB Awards $3,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
February 13, 2024ABNB Federal Credit Union recently donated $3,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. The donation was part of ABNB’s grand opening celebration at its new Wards Corner branch located at 129 W. Little Creek Road in Norfolk. The credit union's Regional Branch Manager, Deon McGill, officially presented this funding award to support the vital work of the Foodbank in our community.
- Jaime Clark Joins Freedom First as Vice President of Public Relations
February 12, 2024Freedom First Credit Union is pleased to announce Jaime Clark has joined the credit union as Vice President of Public Relations.
Jaime comes to Freedom First after having served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Her knowledge of the Roanoke community, local government, small businesses, and economic environment will help her work to share the impact Freedom First makes in the communities we serve.
- UVA Community Credit Union Mourns Loss of Esteemed Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey C. Moscicki
February 7, 2024It is with profound sadness that UVA Community Credit Union announces the sudden passing of Jeffrey C. Moscicki, Chairman of the Board of Directors, at the age of 71, on Friday, February 2, 2024.