March 18th, 2026016NEWPORT 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, 2026017On 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...
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Radford University has received a $2.5 million gift from Virginia Credit Union to establish the Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center, a new campus-based hub designed to advance financial well-being for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and residents across the New River and Roanoke valleys.
Opening during the 2026-27 academic year, the center will provide comprehensive financial education, one-on-one coaching, and community programming focused on practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, managing student loans, credit building, investing, and preparing for major financial milestones such as purchasing a...
March 13th, 2026015HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA – Park View Federal Credit Union (Park View) has been honored with two 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Awards, national distinctions recognizing the credit union’s outstanding commitment to member service. Presented by CUSG through its MemberXP platform, these awards celebrate credit unions that excel at turning member feedback into exceptional experiences.
Now in its 10th year, the MemberXP Best of the Best Awards are a respected industry benchmark based entirely on data-validated member feedback. The 2026 awards analyzed millions of data points from credit unions nationwide, using key metrics like Net...
March 13th, 2026022Franklin, VA – Bronco Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Chantal Dalton as Member Business Services Manager, effective February 2, 2026. Based primarily in Bronco’s Franklin branch, Chantal will serve business members throughout the credit union’s full field of membership.
Chantal brings nearly two decades of experience in financial services, having worked in the industry since 2007. Prior to joining Bronco Federal Credit Union, Chantal served as a Relationship Banker at BB&T (now Truist) and as a Branch Manager at Farmers Bank, where she developed strong expertise in business account services,...
March 9th, 2026016One of only 78 organizations worldwide — out of tens of millions of employees surveyed globally — to receive this distinction
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Langley Federal Credit Union has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional workplaces on the planet.
The scale of this achievement is significant. Gallup administers its Q12 employee engagement survey to organizations across more than 160 countries, capturing the experiences of tens of millions of employees worldwide. The barrier to entry alone is steep: only 5% of surveyed organizations qualify to apply for the...
March 9th, 2026012Virginia Credit Union (VACU), a member-owned financial cooperative with 1,100 employees and 490,000 members, has achieved a double milestone: receiving the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth consecutive year while earning recognition from Gallup for its strengths-based culture for the first time.
The dual honors position VACU among an elite group of organizations worldwide that excel at both employee engagement and strengths-based development. Each year, the global research and analytics giant Gallup invites companies meeting a certain standard of excellence to vie for the prestigious GEWA, which recognizes the...
February 27th, 2026125Personalized mobile banking, bilingual app, new credit cards, and free next-gen financial tools reinforce credit union commitment to members
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union today announced a series of enterprise level digital and service enhancements rolling out in 2026. These member-focused initiatives align with Chartway’s long term modernization and growth strategy, advancing both convenience and personalization while reinforcing Chartway’s purpose of unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive.
“Our 2026 digital expansion strategy underscores our commitment to meeting members where they...
February 25th, 2026014Virginia Beach, VA– On February 24, 2026, Chartway Credit Union held its 67th Annual Meeting and elected by acclamation the following individuals to the board of directors:
Melinda Barbish, Incumbent
Melinda Barbish currently serves as the board chair for Chartway and has been a dedicated volunteer leader for more than a decade. Since volunteering with the credit union beginning in 2010 and joining the board in 2014, she has held numerous committee leadership roles, including chairing the Executive Compensation Committee and serving on the Asset/Liability Management and Volunteer Recruitment & Development Committees....
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