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Chartway Ventures Welcomes Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to Board

Chartway Ventures, the wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) of Chartway Credit Union, welcomed Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to its board of managers. The two new members were elected during a board meeting held earlier this month at the Governmental Affairs Conference 2025 in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders gathered to discuss key

Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

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

Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants

Since its founding 20 years ago, Chartway Credit Union’s charitable arm, Chartway Promise Foundation, has delivered on its mission to bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families through unforgettable experiences. We call these children Promise Heroes, and this year marks the Foundation’s 20th anniversary supporting them. In 2024, the Foundation

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members and leadership, along with community members, local dignitaries representing state and city elected officials, Hampton Roads Chamber leadership, and state credit union advocates participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event highlighted Chartway’s commitment to

Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend

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

Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services

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

Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance

Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of finance. Hudson brings over 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership roles across the financial services sector and has a demonstrated track record for helping organizations navigate complex financial landscapes to achieve

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for a second consecutive year. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. A long-time business leader and advocate for financial inclusion in Chartway’s Southern Utah market, Madrigal brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to empowering underbanked and underserved communities. In his more than two decades

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its Juntos Avanzamos designation from Inclusiv, an organization dedicated to closing the gaps and removing barriers to financial opportunities for people living in underbanked and underserved communities. This is the credit union’s first fully bilingual branch

Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit union events for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with their 25th annual “Swings for Smiles” golf tournament and annual “Night for Hope” fundraiser. Thanks to member and community support throughout September, the foundation superseded its $250,000

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and ...
Lending

First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Personnel Promotions

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google

Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas

SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Operations & HR

Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
Lending

EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Lending

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Other

Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program

Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit ...
Making A Difference

DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers

Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
Technology

New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Lending

More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families

Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing ...
Other

New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity

CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Vendor Resources

Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores

Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and ...
Lending

First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Personnel Promotions

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google

Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas

SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Operations & HR

Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
Lending

EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Lending

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Other

Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program

Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit ...
Making A Difference

DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers

Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
Technology

New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Lending

More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families

Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing ...
Other

New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity

CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Vendor Resources

Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores

Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and forward-thinking dialogue. Credit union leaders ...

First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform to improve how members explore ...

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its new President and Chief Executive ...

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to helping payment card issuers strengthen ...
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