League News

The digital advertising landscape for credit unions is evolving. With over a quarter of marketing budgets devoted to digital channels, the rise of ad blockers presents a new challenge. Recent reports indicate a significant portion of online users employ ad-blocking technology, reducing the effectiveness of traditional digital advertisements.

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This past weekend, the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) staff and credit union volunteers from around the state and country demonstrated their unwavering commitment to community and philanthropy at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race in Washington, D.C. This distinguished event, which includes a 5K and 10-mile race, isn't just a test of endurance; it's a significant fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Read all about it here!

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Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal) and Law Enforcement and Technology Federal Credit Union (LE&T FCU) are excited to announce their intent to merge contingent upon member vote. Once approved, Justice Federal would serve more than 68,000 members, with twenty branches across the nation, and over $1B in assets.

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The ValleyStar RISE Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of its annual golf tournament, the "Big Tee Off," in support of the Children's Miracle Network. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the prestigious Chatmoss Country Club in Martinsville, Virginia. In case of inclement weather, a rain date has been scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024. 

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Langley Federal Credit Union has donated $125,000 to establish a demand scholarship fund at Norfolk State University to help students finance their college education.

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DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) is proud to announce the launch of the DCCU Cares Foundation, an independent non-profit organization created to formalize and expand the longstanding charitable efforts of DCCU. The DCCU Cares Foundation will accomplish its purpose by extending its ability to empower individual success and self-sufficiency through financial education and resources.

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Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces Chris Gerdes as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, scheduled June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California

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CUES is pleased to announce two new leadership positions that will play a critical role as the organization expands products and services to equip its members with the skills, tools, knowledge, and relationships needed to thrive. Chad Helminak has joined CUES as VP of Talent Development Programming. Pixie Gray will join CUES as VP of Organizational Development.

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The Virginia Credit Union League monitored dozens of bills during the 2024 General Assembly Session and worked with legislators on a half dozen or more to amend or defeat. While these bills often take different paths, they all have one thing in common, VACUL staff work tirelessly to deliver positive outcomes for Virginia’s 98 credit unions. This story examines the unique path taken by two bills worked on by the League.  

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More than $3.4 Million is available; credit unions should review eligibility. Low-income-designated credit unions can apply for 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants between May 1 and July 1.

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