October 7th, 2025073Local Business Community, Healthcare Leaders Help Commemorate Opening of FCCU’s Full-Service Financial Center and Expansion into Bay County
Leaders from First Commerce Credit Union recently celebrated the exciting grand opening of the credit union’s new Panama City financial center alongside members of the Bay County business community and local chambers of commerce.
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce energized the event at the financial center located in the Stanford Centre building on 23rd Street, helping mark a major milestone in First Commerce’s 85-year history.
First Commerce CEO...
October 7th, 2025036
Pictured left to right: Mortgage Services Loan Closer/Team Rocket Captain Jesus Morales Ramos, Loan Services Manager/Rowing Stones Captain Hunter Nichols, AVP Contact Center Operations/Ready Oar Knot Captain Ruth Fennell, Bring Hope Now Representative Kathy Houchins, President/CEO Cathie Staton and Bring Hope Now Executive Director Peggy Brockman
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2025) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to be a presenting sponsor for Bring Hope Now’s Dragon Boat Race and Festival for the third consecutive year. In September 2025, Eglin FCU teams — Ready Oar Knot, Rowing Stones and Team Rocket — competed in the...
October 6th, 2025052Press release courtesy of Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia Beach, VA (October 6, 2025) – Virginia Business has selected Rebecca Riordan, chief people & culture officer of Chartway Credit Union, as a 2025 Women in Leadership Awards recipient.
The “Women in Leadership Awards" celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship and breaking glass ceilings. The honorees, selected by the Virginia Business leadership team, have consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity and make an impact on their community and/or Virginia as a whole.
"True leadership is...
October 3rd, 2025045Summit Featured Award-Winning Personal Finance Columnist and Author Michelle Singletary, with Opening Remarks by Virginia’s First Lady, Suzanne S. Youngkin
Source: https://www.vacu.org/about-us/news/financial-success-for-women-summit-draws-175-participants-as-virginia-credit-union
Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division brought the award-winning, nationally recognized Financial Success for Women Summit to Roanoke on Sept. 22, drawing 175 participants for a day of valuable insights into financial success, wealth building, and career development.
The fully booked event featured award-winning personal finance columnist and author...
October 3rd, 2025056First branch outside Tampa Bay opens Spring 2026, offering “Banking for All”
WINTER PARK, Fla. – USF Credit Union (USF CU) today announced plans to open its first branch outside the Tampa Bay region in Winter Park, Florida, scheduled for Spring 2026. This new branch represents a major step in the organization’s statewide growth strategy and introduces a cutting-edge model designed to deliver on its promise of “Banking for All.”
While the Winter Park community is home to many University of South Florida alumni, this new branch underscores that USF CU membership extends far beyond graduates, welcoming everyone seeking a smarter,...
October 3rd, 2025051Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Mitchell as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective October 1, 2025. This appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of risk management, corporate governance and strategic growth. John Collins, the current Chief Risk Officer, will be retiring in early 2026 after a distinguished career of service to Alloya and its credit union members.
“We are delighted to welcome Karen Mitchell to our executive team as Chief Risk Officer,” said Todd Adams, Alloya’s Chief Executive Officer. “Her...
October 3rd, 20250120Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union proudly announces the retirement of Angie Barger, Executive Director of Member Services, after an impressive 39-year career in banking, including her service as President and CEO of First National Bank Northwest Florida (FNB) prior to its acquisition by Innovations in 2024.
Throughout her distinguished career, Barger has been recognized as a respected and trusted leader in the financial services industry—known for her professionalism, integrity, and steadfast commitment to serving both members and her team. As President and CEO of FNB, she guided the organization with vision and...
October 3rd, 2025072JACKSONVILLE, FL – With a possible government shutdown beginning Wednesday, October 1, VyStar Credit Union is prepared to provide immediate financial relief to members who may be impacted.
VyStar’s assistance options are designed to help members who may be impacted during this period of uncertainty. The credit union has a history of helping members navigate financial uncertainties and remains committed to offering financial assistance to those who may be affected. These services include emergency relief loans, payment deferment and other options that provide flexibility to members.
Members can visit the Government Shutdown Member...
October 3rd, 2025057Childhood Cancer Awareness month campaign raises $275K to support charity partners
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped a month of awareness, fundraising, and hands-on support for medically fragile children, called Promise Heroes, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Marking its 20th anniversary, the foundation’s September highlights included annual signature events — the Swings Fore Smiles golf tournament and A Night for Hope fundraiser — along with Wish and Dream Reveals, team member volunteer service projects, and partner-powered experiences across...
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