February 6th, 2025016Roanoke, VA, February 3, 2025 – The average cost of a four-year college education in Virginia is more than $100,000. Especially given inflation, paying for higher education remains a struggle. Each year, Blue Eagle ® Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to help alleviate the financial stress of tuition.
The 2025 Alexander Scholarship application is now available at BlueEagleCreditUnion.com. What’s different about this scholarship? It’s not just for graduating high school seniors. This scholarship opportunity is also available for those already in higher education, adults going back to school, or others seeking to further...
February 6th, 2025018Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide offering commission-free, fee-based advice, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The firm began its operations on February 2, 1995, and ALM First founder, Emily Hollis, continues to serve as its CEO.
“A lot has changed over the years but our core principle of putting our clients’ best interests first remains,” said Emily Hollis, CFA, CEO of ALM First. “Through multiple economic cycles, industry changes, and financial crises, our commitment to providing sound, strategic advice has never wavered. By listening to our clients and...
February 6th, 2025030Virginia Beach, VA (February 4, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of Dana Brock to vice president of credit operations & services, Kelsey Jones to vice president of business intelligence, and Jace White to senior vice president of talent engagement.
Dana Brock
Brock’s career with Chartway began in 2001 as a teller and evolved into progressively more responsible roles in both lending and operations. In her previous role as director of consumer lending, she led initiatives to enhance underwriting and loan servicing, streamline processes, and align lending strategies with credit union goals....
February 6th, 2025019Participants Will Have the Chance to Enter to Win One of Ten $1,000 Cash Prizes
JACKSONVILLE, FL – VyStar Credit Union is launching the VyStar Savings Challenge, a powerful and proactive initiative designed to tackle the financial challenges faced by individuals and families in its communities. Jacksonville (#10) and Atlanta (#8) are listed among the top 10 U.S. cities with the most financially distressed residents according to WalletHub. Additionally, 70% of American households are considered financially unhealthy, with the biggest financial stressor being the lack of at least $1,000 in emergency funds for unexpected life events.
The...
February 5th, 2025025DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) is pleased to announce that it has received a top 5-star rating according to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions List for 2025.
Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights Group to identify the top regional banks and credit unions in each state. Their methodology utilized a variety of components to measure a financial institution's credit quality. In addition, they reviewed press coverage over the past two years, deployed a large-scale independent customer survey of more than 71,000 U.S. citizens, and studied 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million Apple App store and...
January 29th, 2025026Pensacola, FL – Members First Credit Union of Florida is proud to reaffirm its commitment to education by offering scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Originally founded to serve teachers, Members First continues to emphasize the importance of learning and academic achievement in the communities we serve. Through this scholarship initiative, we aim to support young individuals in the pursuit of higher education and financial stability.
For the upcoming academic year, Members First Credit Union will award up to four (4) non-renewable scholarships, each valued at $1,250. These scholarships serve as a testament to the Credit...
January 29th, 2025016COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference for credit union leaders and professionals, taking place online on February 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST.
“CU Forward is an exceptional opportunity for credit union professionals to come together, explore innovative ideas, and gain the insights needed to drive success,” said Christine Mayes, EVP, Chief Member Engagement Officer. “This complimentary virtual conference brings together the top experts on today’s hottest topics, creating an invaluable opportunity...
January 29th, 2025034MIRAMAR, Fla. – (January 27, 2025) Tropical Financial Credit Union, the Official Credit Union of the Florida Panthers, is joining up with the NHL champion hockey team to find a “Community Hero” who is making a difference in their neighborhood or the community at large. These everyday heroes could be anyone who dedicates their time and energy to helping others, protecting the environment, advocating for animals, or enhancing their neighborhoods in meaningful ways.
The credit union will honor the selected Community Hero with a $2,500 cash prize and make a $500 donation to the charity of their choice. The winner will be announced at...
January 29th, 2025019Roanoke, VA, January 23, 2025 – Each fall, local teachers are invited to apply for a classroom grant from Blue Eagle ® Credit Union. This year, 12 local teachers received a grant to aid in needed creative learning materials and/or programs. “On average, teachers spend $500 annually out of their own pockets for classroom supplies and projects. With education being one of our core values at Blue Eagle
® Credit Union, our team understands the importance of creating a learning environment that sets students up for success,” Senior Brand Specialist Laurissa Thompson shared. “We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients who received...
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