June 18th, 2026048Press release courtesy of Statista
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious, national annual ranking, presented in partnership with Statista, recognizes top-performing credit unions delivering strong member experiences across the country.
This distinction places Chartway among a select group of credit unions consistently recognized for excellence. Nationally, just 32 out of the 246 credit unions ranked this year have earned Best-In-State recognition every year...
June 16th, 2026022Roanoke, VA - Blue Eagle Credit Union has spread its wings to serve more people in neighboring areas and promote generational financial stability, access, and inclusion. Some areas in our region are currently underserved when it comes to financial services, especially a local banking option. Blue Eagle Credit Union maintains a focus on enriching lives by providing real help using a balanced blend of advanced technology and local people to deliver relevant financial solutions.
“While we may not be the largest credit union, we are committed to being the best, upholding our core purpose of ‘people helping people.’ In fact, we’re fully...
June 16th, 2026040Community partners come together to create memorable experiences for medically fragile children
Salt Lake City, Utah – Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation recently wrapped up a weeklong series of celebratory and fundraising events dedicated to delivering joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families across Utah. Through a strategic partnership with Make-A-Wish Utah, the events included a special guest appearance by National Football League (NFL) and Utah football legend Luther Elliss, the revealthe Chartway Arcade Zone at Make-A-Wish (MAW) Utah’s facility in Murray, Utah and granting the...
June 5th, 2026023Ten students have been recognized for their accomplishments and awarded $1,000 each toward their higher education expenses. These 10 students were selected for the Blue Eagle Credit Union Alexander Scholarship from a near record number of applications.
2026 Recipients: Ellison Fulcher, Parneet Gill, Samuel Grooten, William Huff, Donna Jennings, Taylor Malone, Ryleigh Marra, Layla McCall, Thomas Rexrode, and Lucas Shubert.
“Education is a key factor to being successful in everything you do in life. Knowledge equips you for reaching your next goal, whatever that is, and is why we encourage learning through our many unique education...
May 29th, 2026040Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce it is a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Award winner for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Leadership, Purpose & Values, Professional Development, Employee Well-being, Employee Appreciation, and Financial Services—several of which are multi-year awards. The Top Workplaces program by Energage—an organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces—has a 19-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.
“At Chartway we have...
May 27th, 2026076Since 1991, VACU Has Provided Almost $2 Million in Scholarships to Aid Members Pursuing a College Degree
Virginia Credit Union has awarded a total of $156,500 in college scholarships to 32 student members. Thirty students will receive a $5,000 award as part of VACU’s annual scholarship program. In addition, two students were honored through the credit union's legacy Member One scholarship program, receiving a combined $6,500 in financial support.
"Helping our members achieve greater success is at the heart of everything we do at Virginia Credit Union, and that mission comes to life in a very direct way through our scholarship...
May 26th, 2026040New locations reinforce community investment, accessibility, and meeting members where they are
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union continues to build on its momentum of strategic growth and community investment with the upcoming grand openings of two new branch locations this July: Town Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 9, and Herriman in Herriman, Utah, on July 21. Two other branches are also undergoing renovations in 2026. With recent growth pushing Chartway to $3.2 billion in assets and membership of more than 265,000 member-owners, the credit union continues to invest in the communities it serves in Virginia, Utah,...
May 22nd, 2026033NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 21, 2026 – BayPort Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named to the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll, following a nomination from Virginia Beach City Public Schools in recognition of BayPort’s partnership and commitment to advancing financial education and workforce readiness for students across the division.
The VSBA Business Honor Roll recognizes businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to Virginia public education through innovative partnerships and ongoing support for students, educators, and schools.
BayPort was recognized for...
May 15th, 2026048
LEESBURG, Va. – April 19, 2026 – Loudoun Credit Union officially introduced its new Community Room to the public through a vibrant, community-driven activation during the 2026 Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival, marking the first community event held in the space at its flagship location at 6 West Market Street.
In partnership with realtor Angie Tanner and Samantha Tunador from Atlantic Coast Mortgage, the Credit Union hosted a two-day community painting experience, inviting festival-goers to contribute to large floral canvases inside the new space. The free event, held April 18 and 19, welcomed dozens of families and community...
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