Virginia Credit Union League

• As Apple Exits, Virginia League Examines Restructure, Moving Headquarters

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  February 23, 2012

  This week’s disclosure that Apple FCU has resigned from the Virginia Credit Union League and CUNA comes amidst discussion of a major restructuring move by the state trade group including relocating its headquarters.

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  Johnson, Brooks Win MACUMA Honors

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  September 27, 2011

  MACUMA honors Tony Johnson and Bill Brooks with Lifetime Achievement awards.

• Virginia CUSO Closing Shared Branch

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  June 27, 2011

  In an ongoing move away from stand-alone shared branches, the Credit Union Service Co. of Virginia, a CUSO of the Virginia Credit Union League said it is closing its shared Portsmouth facility Sept. 17 in favor of the so-called outlet units.

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  Janet Harris Says Small Can Be Beautiful – And More Nimble

  By Eileen Courter  |  June 5, 2011

  When the crowd in a stadium packed with 90,000 fans begins to scream, it’s hard to distinguish individual voices or spot someone in the stands.

• Wachovia Brand Going Away, CUs Should Capitalize

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  May 20, 2011

  The Virginia Credit Union League is telling its credit unions to take advantage of the vanishing Wachovia logo following the Wells Fargo takeover.

• CU CEOs Appointed to Fed Panels

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  March 2, 2011

  Underscoring a policy aimed at reaching out to small community banks and credit unions, the Federal Reserve Board and its district banks last week began completing a series of high-level CEO appointments to its new advisory panels.

• New Virginia Chamber Head/League Lobbyist Eyes More CEOs on Board

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  February 11, 2011

  The lead lobbyist for the Virginia Credit Union League, Whitt Clement, is the new chairman of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and said he hopes his election might spur greater industry visibility within the influential business group.

• Virginia League Gives Record Single Sum to Food Banks

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  December 9, 2010

  Marking its largest single donation to date, the Virginia Credit Union League through its foundation has contributed $35,000 to a statewide food bank organization.

• Awards

  November 17, 2010

  Arizona State Credit Union, Phoenix, was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America during its Copper Anvil Awards for its excellence in public

• Interchange Fight Gives Extra Heft to Ad Blitz

  July 7, 2010

  The interchange debate in Congress has put the spotlight-and burden-on credit unions in the nation's capital to convey a strong message on CU