September 3rd, 2026023Creative concept skips products & promotions playbook, bets on members’ real moments — transforming insights into authentic storytelling about milestones, challenges, and opportunities
Virginia Beach, Va. – In a category where financial institutions largely compete on the same handful of offerings — rates, fees, account perks — Chartway Credit Union is making a different bet with its newest brand campaign, a “Brighter Way Forward,” demonstrating that showing up for the moments behind the money matters more than out-pricing the competition.
“You can open a checking account or apply for an auto loan practically...
September 1st, 2026016NEWPORT NEWS, Va.,– BayPort Credit Union is continuing its commitment to Newport News Public Schools with a $25,000 sponsorship supporting the Office of Youth Development, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The sponsorship will support programs and initiatives designed to empower students, strengthen families, and promote the overall well-being of the Newport News community.
BayPort Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Jennifer Coyne and Chief Member Experience Officer Ira Williams presented the $25,000 check to Newport News Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kipp Rogers on...
August 31st, 2026025Local teachers can now apply for a grant of up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students.
The Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant application window opens the beginning of each school year for local teachers. Applications are open through September 30, with recipients announced by the beginning of November. The application has full details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
Since 2016, more than $53,000 has been awarded to more than 100 teachers to benefit more than 20,000 students locally. The program is funded by Blue Eagle Credit Union team members who donate $2 to wear jeans on Fridays. Many...
August 31st, 2026020Tim Turner and Zach Hatfield Earn Rare Consecutive-Year Recognition Among Gallup's Top 10 Managers Worldwide for Leadership, Employee Engagement and Team Performance
Building on its recognition as a four-time winner of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, Virginia Credit Union (VACU) has reached a notable workplace milestone, with two of its branch operations leaders named Top 10 finalists for Gallup's prestigious Manager of the Year award in consecutive years. Assistant Vice President Area Sales Manager Tim Turner earned the recognition in 2025, and Assistant Vice President Branch Manager Zach Hatfield was named a finalist in 2026 —...
August 31st, 2026021Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, Va. – Chartway Credit Union has once again been recognized in American Banker as one of the 2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For, marking the sixth consecutive year the organization has earned the national distinction. This annual awards program, established by Best Companies Group—a research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention—was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers based on workplace culture and business influence.
“Our team members are what make Chartway such a great place to work, and this...
August 27th, 2026023NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union is expanding its presence in Virginia Beach with the opening of its sixth branch, bringing BayPort to the Oceanfront for the first time. The credit union celebrated the opening of its new Pacific Avenue location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Virginia Beach City Councilmember Worth Remick, District 6, joined BayPort leadership, community partners and members to mark the occasion.
Located at 3012 Pacific Avenue, the new branch offers a full range of financial services, including everyday banking, lending, business banking and...
August 21st, 2026033
Richmond, VA - Virginia Credit Union has announced a $150,000 donation to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) in support of the hospital’s Family Resource Center, which aids patient families in addressing critical needs, such as food, housing, transportation, and assistance with utilities.
As part of this latest three-year partnership, VACU will also provide an expanded suite of financial education resources, book donations, and on-site appreciation programs designed to support patients, families, and the hospital's care teams.
The financial commitment will be delivered over three years. In addition, VACU will provide...
August 17th, 2026018NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union has been named a 2026 Top Workplace in Hampton Roads for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 10 among large companies on this year’s list presented by Inside Business and Energage, LLC, a third-party employee engagement technology partner.
For the 2026 winners list, 67 organizations were recognized throughout Hampton Roads. The recognition is based solely on anonymous employee feedback evaluating employee experiences. The survey is strictly confidential, allowing employees to share honest feedback anonymously.
In addition to earning a spot among the region’s top large employers,...
August 12th, 2026023Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – For eight years running, Chartway Credit Union is proud to be awarded a Top Workplaces honor in 2026 by Inside Business. This award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. At Chartway, employees are team members and the confidential survey uniquely measures their experience and its component themes, including feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, among others.
“Receiving this recognition for an eighth year in a row is especially meaningful...
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