Virginia Beach, VA, May , 2008

Press Contact:
Liz McNulty
Chartway Federal Credit Union    
757-551-1000 x43699        
cemcnulty@chartway.com

In an effort to expand its membership and services, Chartway Federal Credit Union will open its newest branch in Wilson, North Carolina on Wednesday, May 7th at 8:00am. The branch will be located inside the new Farm Fresh Supermarket at 2800 Raleigh Road Parkway. Chartway’s in-store branch will provide a customer-friendly design that allows Farm Fresh shoppers to quickly and easily perform all of their financial business while shopping for groceries. The branch will feature a full-service office where customers can apply for membership, acquire savings, deposit, and investment products, as well as apply for loans. The store will offer a surcharge-free ATM for Chartway members. The branch will be open for business from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday), and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Chartway is also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at www.chartway.com.

Chartway Federal Credit Union and Farm Fresh Supermarkets will unite to celebrate their Grand Opening with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:45 a.m. Once the branch opens immediately following the ceremony, customers will have the opportunity to register for a three-minute shopping spree sponsored by both companies, which will take place June 20th. Customers can sign up for the spree at the Wilson location between May 7th and June 12th. 

Chartway President and CEO Ron Burniske says, “Our branches in local Farm Fresh stores offer convenience, value and friendly service. We understand that our members’ time is valuable, and these in-store branches allow our members to handle their financial needs while selecting from the best produce and groceries available.”

Chartway Federal Credit Union, chartered in 1959, is a not-for-profit financial institution headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., with assets of more than $1 billion.  Founded on the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” Chartway’s fundamental goal continues to be to enhance the lives and financial stability of its 156,000 members.  The organization provides services in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.  Chartway offers financial services including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, online banking, insurance and investment counseling to members.  For more information, visit www.chartway.com.