February 6th, 2025014Roanoke, 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, 2025029Virginia 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 5th, 2025021DuPont 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, 2025012Roanoke, 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...
January 27th, 202504WEST POINT, VIRGINIA – Baylands Family Credit Union has always understood the importance of financial literacy! From partnering with local school teachers to help students better understand the importance of financial literacy, to educating adults both in the workplace and through workshops held in the branch, Baylands has taught a variety of topics on financial health and wellness. The not-for-profit credit union even offers a credit counseling service to help members get back on track to achieve their personal goals.
This commitment to teaching once again earned Baylands the distinguished Desjardins Financial Education Award for the...
January 24th, 2025025Virginia Beach, VA (January 23, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of a new location on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach, Virginia, today. The event brought together credit union members and leadership, community leaders, local dignitaries, and Hampton Roads Chamber leadership for a ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighting Chartway’s commitment to growth and community engagement through its charitable arm, Chartway Promise Foundation. As the second new location to open in Hampton Roads under Chartway’s multi-million-dollar branch expansion and renovation initiative across its markets, the Pacific Ave Branch is...
January 14th, 2025011Virginia Beach, VA (November 22, 2024) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the inaugural La Alianza Award at the chambers’ 4th annual Rock and Roll Installation Gala and Community Hall of Fame Awards in Washington, Utah. This award highlights Chartway’s commitment to supporting diverse business communities and fostering growth in southern Utah.
Chartway proudly engaged in local initiatives throughout 2024 as part of its commitment to the Hispanic community in Southern Utah, including its sponsorship of the Southern Utah Latino Business Alliance...
January 14th, 2025014Virginia Beach, VA (November 19, 2024) – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment to being a full-service credit union meeting the diverse needs of members. With recent growth pushing Chartway to nearly $3 billion in assets and a membership of more than 250,000 member-owners, the credit union continues to invest in the communities it serves in Virginia, Utah, and Texas.
“At Chartway, our mission is to unlock the potential of every member so they can thrive,” said Brian Schools, Chartway’s president and CEO. “With our...
January 14th, 202508Virginia Beach, VA (November 24, 2024) – The 11th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend drew thousands of runners to downtown Norfolk and highlighted the power of community with efforts to support medically fragile children and local families. Chartway Credit Union, the title sponsor of the event, partnered with J&A Racing to host a meaningful weekend focused on giving back. Through the Chartway Promise Foundation—the charitable arm of Chartway Credit Union—the event raised funds and awareness, while granting dreams to two Promise Heroes in collaboration with Toby’s Dream Foundation, and provided 150 activity bags...
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