October 27th, 2026021Award recognizes emerging leaders for professional development, leadership, and community involvement
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that, its vice president of marketing, Whitney Huston, has been named a 2026 Top Forty Under 40 honoree by Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal.
The Top Forty Under 40 program recognizes 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who have built successful careers and are actively involved in the community. Honorees are evaluated for their vision and leadership, innovation and achievements, and strategies for success, with an emphasis on their...
October 6th, 2026030Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union today announced the promotion of Rob Keatts to executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will also continue serving as president of Chartway Ventures, the credit union’s wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization. The move reflects the credit union’s continued growth and strategic progression.
In his new role, Keatts will serve as a close partner to President and CEO Brian Schools, helping lead Chartway’s operations and advance enterprise priorities that serve its members, communities, and team members. His responsibilities will continue to expand as Chartway’s...
October 6th, 2026021BayPort remains the only financial institution with a branch in downtown Newport News.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union celebrated the grand reopening of its 37th Street branch in downtown Newport News, marking a new chapter for BayPort’s very first branch which has maintained deep ties to Newport News Shipbuilding and the local community it has served for nearly a century.
Located at 3711 Huntington Avenue, the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration included Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, Congressman Bobby Scott, Newport News Councilman John Eley, Newport News Councilman Rob Coleman, Newport News City Manager Alan...
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$2.5 Million in Funding from VACU Creates Financial Education Resource for New River and Roanoke Valleys
RADFORD — Radford University and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) celebrated the official opening of the university’s Financial Success Center on September 17, advancing a partnership designed to promote financial well-being and personal finance education on campus and across the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Established through $2.5 million in funding from VACU, the Financial Success Center will provide one-on-one coaching and community programming focused on practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, managing...
October 1st, 2026018Month-long Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign creates memorable experiences for Promise Heroes across Texas, Utah, and Virginia — tail end of campaign affected by weather, but community commitment endured
Virginia Beach, Va. (Oct. 1, 2026) – Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation brought communities together across Texas, Utah, and Virginia through fundraising, community events, and team member volunteer activities that created memorable experiences for medically fragile children, called Promise Heroes, and their families. In all, three children were surprised...
September 27th, 2026057Richmond, Virginia, -- Virginia Credit Union and the Fredericksburg Nationals are marking another successful season of their Strikeout Hunger partnership with a combined $13,000 donation to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. VACU donates $5 to the food bank for every strikeout recorded by FredNats pitchers over the course of the season. The FredNats organization matched VACU’s $6,500 donation, bringing the combined gift to $13,000. Every $1 helps provide two meals to neighbors facing hunger.
In addition to its support for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, VACU is donating $17,000 to two food security organizations in its western...
September 27th, 2026041Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, Va. – Chartway Credit Union has been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women Award, presented by Best Companies Group in partnership with BridgeTower Media. Best Companies Group is an independent research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention.
“This recognition reflects the culture our team members create every day,” said Rebecca Riordan, chief people and culture officer at Chartway credit Union. “Receiving this award is an honor, it reinforces our commitment to fostering a workplace where...
September 15th, 2026050Blue Eagle Credit Union announces that Ashley Fiore joins the Credit Union team as Chief Financial Officer.
Fiore brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance, the banking industry and the technology field, giving her a unique and powerful combination of skills.
“Joining Blue Eagle Credit Union feels like coming home. I’m incredibly excited to return to my roots and help make a meaningful difference in the financial lives of the people and communities we serve. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience in finance, data, technology and strategy to help Blue Eagle continue to grow and create lasting impact. I’m honored to be...
September 3rd, 2026043Creative 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...
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