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Little Rock, Ark. – America’s Credit Unions and the Cornerstone Credit Union League today hosted House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill for a roundtable with Arkansas credit unions, bringing together industry leaders and local constituents to highlight the impact of credit unions in expanding access to affordable financial services.
Representing the more than 145 million credit union members nationwide, including over 380,000 in Arkansas, participants shared firsthand how credit unions are helping families navigate rising costs, recover from financial setbacks, and build stronger futures.
“Credit unions are...
March 27th, 2026010Cherokee County, GA – Credit Union of Georgia proudly served as the Valedictorian Sponsor of the Cherokee County Educational Foundation’s annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Gala held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The festive evening brought together community leaders, educators, and supporters to celebrate and invest in the future of education across Cherokee County Schools.
As part of its sponsorship, Credit Union of Georgia also hosted the evening’s exciting PLINKO game, giving attendees a chance to participate in a fun and memorable highlight of the event. During the game, Darrah Smith, a teacher at Woodstock High School, won the...
March 27th, 2026012Another Blue Eagle® Credit Union Eagle Vision® Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) with advanced ATM technology that provides live teller service during business hours, as well as 24/7 ATM access, has landed in the Roanoke area.
The new ITM at 116 S Pollard St in Vinton, Virginia offers two convenient service options. Account holders can engage in a live video chat with a local team member by simply tapping the screen to conduct a wider variety of transactions, eliminating the need for a card. Alternatively, the machine can function as a standard ATM, allowing users to deposit and withdraw money using their card.
This is the second...
March 19th, 2026024North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026, reflecting SRP’s strong impact and commitment to excellence, service, and uplifting local communities.
The prestigious list, developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes financial institutions that help power local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services.
“More than financial service providers, credit unions are community partners, showing up in neighborhoods,...
March 18th, 2026017NEWPORT NEWS, VA – In classrooms across Newport News, new teachers are finding the support they need to thrive thanks to the Accelerating Change Together (ACT) Grant—a dynamic partnership between the BayPort Foundation, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII), and Virginia Natural Gas. In December 2024, the $500,000 grant was awarded to the Newport News Education Foundation (NNEF) to strengthen the Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) New Teacher Institute (NTI), the division’s expanded teacher support strategy.
With nearly 30% of NNPS classroom teachers in their first three years of service, the division is...
March 18th, 2026021NEWPORT NEWS, Va.,– BayPort Credit Union today announced it has been awarded a 2026 Savvy Award by SavvyMoney in the Financial Wellness category for its Credit Score Member of the Month sweepstakes, a program designed to help members improve their financial health.
The Savvy Awards recognize partner success across adoption, engagement, financial wellness, and analytics, highlighting what’s possible when strategy, creativity, and data work together. BayPort won the Savvy Award for effectively promoting financial literacy and engagement among members, which boosted use of the Credit Score tool by 27% and kept 44,000 members actively...
March 18th, 2026018NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union has launched its 2026 Scholarship Program, investing $100,000 in tuition assistance to assist local high school seniors, college students, and working adults build the skills our region needs. BayPort is committed to helping students of all ages develop practical skills, explore non-traditional education paths, and step into careers that keep the local economy moving.
Open to member students of all ages, BayPort’s Scholarship Program supports high school seniors, college students, and working adults pursuing education at universities, colleges, and trade and vocational schools. This year, 36...
March 18th, 2026018On November 19, 2025, BayPort reached an exciting milestone by converting to a federal charter, a move designed to open new doors for our members and the communities we serve. This transition gives us the flexibility to grow, expand our service areas, and welcome new member groups.
As a federally chartered credit union, BayPort is regulated by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which provides federal deposit insurance up to $250,000 per individual account, the same secure coverage you trusted under our state charter. And while our charter is evolving, your experience won’t change: your accounts, routing numbers, and the...
March 18th, 2026033LARGO, Fla. -- Floridacentral Credit Union is proud to announce it has secured the naming rights to the premier VIP hospitality space at The BayCare Sound. The newly branded Floridacentral Credit Union View offers guests and the community an elevated concert and event experience at Clearwater's waterfront entertainment destination.
The Floridacentral Credit Union View is featured as part of the venue's Elevated Sound Experience and provides exclusive access to a two-story private lounge with unique sightlines of the stage, a stage-level air-conditioned indoor space, and a spacious outdoor viewing deck. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop...
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