June 23rd, 2025012Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 30-year work anniversary of Belinda Borough, a valued and respected team member whose career has been marked by dedication, reliability and exceptional service.
SVP/Chief Payments Officer Dawn Oravetz shared, “It’s rare to find someone as dependable, thoughtful, and genuinely dedicated as Belinda. For 30 years, she has been a cornerstone of the Credit Union—always ready to help, always doing her best, and always making a difference. Known for her kindness, professionalism, and steady presence, Belinda has made a lasting impact across departments and among...
June 23rd, 202509Three area students were recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement.
MIRAMAR, Fla. – The future is bright for three South Florida students, thanks to a boost from Tropical Financial Credit Union. TFCU is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program, awarding a total of $10,000. This year's scholarships include one grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 awards, one of which is dedicated to a non-traditional student.
For over a decade, Tropical Financial Credit Union has been committed to supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education. The scholarship program aims to ease the...
June 18th, 2025030After over six decades serving in credit unions, a seasoned volunteer presence at Blue Eagle Credit Union and in his communities is stepping down to spend more time with family.
Cliff DeMars began his credit union volunteer work in 1959 with the Federal Employees’ Credit Union of Petersburg before relocating to Roanoke, Virginia.
“I still remember the day I started my credit union career. A postal employee, I walked into the office one day and J.P. Wyatt, who ran the local credit union, told me to give him $5.25, so I did. ‘Congratulations,’ he said, ‘you’re now a credit union member, and by the way, you’re now the credit...
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The BayPort Foundation today announced it has awarded $100,000 in 12 different scholarship types to a total of 36 member students in the surrounding local communities attending a college, university, trade, or vocational school.
Since 1961, BayPort Credit Union has supported member students in funding their educational pursuits. Over that time, it has awarded over $1 million in scholarships. Today, the credit union’s philanthropic arm, the BayPort Foundation, continues its mission to enrich members’ lives by providing tuition assistance. Scholarship applications are scored on financial need, academic...
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LAKE MARY, Fla.— Addition Financial Credit Union has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025 aims to showcase the financial institutions most valued by residents in each state and to recognize the credit unions that have excelled in meeting the unique needs and expectations of their local communities. Addition Financial ranked fifth among all credit unions in Florida for 2025. The organization also received the...
June 17th, 2025014Virginia Beach, VA (June 17, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union has once again been awarded the 2025 America’s Best-in-State Credit Union, putting Chartway in an elite group of credit unions that have won this competitive title for four consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions showcases the most valued institutions by residents in each state and recognizes credit unions that excel in meeting the unique needs and expectations of their local communities.
According to Forbes and...
June 16th, 202509Pensacola, Florida (June 16, 2025) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, delivered more than 7,500 individually packaged snacks to Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center on Thursday, June 12. The donation marks the successful completion of PenAir’s third annual Snack Stock initiative, aimed at providing comfort and nourishment to cancer patients and their families during treatment and appointments.
Throughout May, PenAir branches and Blue Wahoos home games served as collection points for community members to donate single-serving snack items—such as chips,...
June 16th, 2025024ORLANDO, FL — VyStar Credit Union is proud to help open doors to higher education for four exceptional Florida students by awarding them two-year scholarships through the Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program.
This life-changing opportunity, made possible in partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) and the Florida Chamber Foundation, helps break the cycle of poverty by providing students in Florida’s most under-resourced communities with a pathway to academic and personal success. VyStar’s support of the Path to Prosperity Program reflects its deep commitment to advancing financial well-being and creating...
June 16th, 2025021Pittsburgh, PA – PWCampbell added Saundra Echtler, a seasoned and results-driven Real Estate Strategy Leader, to its team. With a proven track record in developing and leading strategies for site selection, market analysis, and multi-state portfolio management, Saundra brings a wealth of expertise to PWCampbell. She will serve as Director, Market Strategy & Analytics.
Saundra gained practical knowledge from top financial institutions like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and PNC Financial Services Group. She excels in creating data-driven strategies to optimize location, enhance brand visibility, meet...
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