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Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville and Lead Investor VyStar Credit Union Host Groundbreaking of Emerald Trail Hogan Street Link
September 25, 2025
Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville and VyStar Credit Union break ground on the Hogan Street Link, a major step in Jacksonville’s 30-mile Emerald Trail project.
VyStar Credit Union and Kennesaw State University Announce Mission-Driven Partnership and Arena Naming
August 12, 2025
Beyond gameday experiences, VyStar will champion student-focused initiatives, volunteer events and community impact opportunities, efforts that connect VyStar’s purpose to moments that matter most.
VyStar Expands Free Financial Fitness Classes to Empower Jacksonville Residents Amid Rising Financial Distress
June 23, 2025
VyStar Credit Union is continuing its commitment to financial fitness by offering a new series of free Financial Fitness classes through the end of the year at The Corner at Debs Store in Jacksonville’s historic Eastside.
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October 29, 2025
Good is everywhere: VyStar Honors Members through a Month of Giving and Community
October 21, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Expands Award-Winning Academy of Business Program with 20th High School Branch, Opening in Brevard County
September 30, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Stands Ready to Support Members During Potential Federal Government ShutdownSeptember 26, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Earns 2025 Finovate Award for Savings Challenge ImpactSeptember 25, 2025
Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville and Lead Investor VyStar Credit Union Host Groundbreaking of Emerald Trail Hogan Street LinkSeptember 9, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Earns National Ragan Award for Transforming Youth Financial EducationSeptember 8, 2025
VyStar Brings Back Good is everywhere: Connecting Members and Community Partners Through PurposeSeptember 5, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Expands Everyday Heroes Mortgage Program to Support Community Champions Amid Housing Affordability CrisisAugust 12, 2025
VyStar Credit Union and Kennesaw State University Announce Partnership and Arena NamingJune 23, 2025
VyStar Expands Free Financial Fitness Classes to Empower Jacksonville Residents Amid Rising Financial DistressJune 13, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Introduces Inaugural Scholarship for Jacksonville Symphony Youth OrchestraJune 13, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Invests in Florida’s Future Through Path to Prosperity ScholarshipsMay 30, 2025
VyStar Earns Platinum Award for Employee Wellness from First Coast Worksite Wellness CouncilMay 13, 2025
Over $5 Million Saved: VyStar Savings Challenge Empowers Thousands to Take Control of Their Financial FutureApril 25, 2025
VyStar Employees Embody Purpose-Driven Culture Through Unmatched VolunteerismApril 25, 2025
Celebrating Community and Culture at the VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge Ribbon Cutting & Box Office BashJan. 30, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Unveils 'Through Your Life' Campaign: Empowering Members to Bank Better at Every Life StageJan. 14, 2025
Stockbridge Amphitheater and VyStar Credit Union Announce Naming of VyStar Amphitheater at The BridgeDec. 11, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Earns Top 3 Nationally on Computerworld's 2025 Best Places to Work in IT ListOct. 31, 2024
VyStar and CFPB Reach Agreement on 2022 Online Banking DisruptionOct. 30, 2024
12 Members with $60 for Military Personnel to 1 Million Members VyStar Credit Union Reaches a Milestone of GrowthOct. 22, 2024
VyStar Employees Volunteer More Than 6,000 Hours with Community Partners During 3rd ‘Good is everywhere’ CelebrationOct. 17, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day 2024: "One World Through Cooperative Finance"Oct. 3, 2024
Score Big with the New Orlando Magic and VyStar Credit Union Co-Branded Visa® Credit CardOct. 3, 2024
VyStar Hiring Over 100 Employees Across Florida and GeorgiaSept. 26, 2024
VyStar’s Chief Information Security Officer Named Finalist for 2024 Georgia CISO ORBIE® AwardsSept. 16, 2024
VyStar Credit Union's Lauren Morrison Recognized as One of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Payments: NEXTSept. 9, 2024
VyStar Announces 3rd Good is everywhere CelebrationAug. 13, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Earns Top 10 Military Friendly® Company Designation for 2024Aug. 9, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Announces the VyStar MOCA Centennial Scholarship at the University of North FloridaAug. 7, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Continues Growth in Florida With Opening of First Branch in Lake NonaJuly 15, 2024
Teens Experience Real World Financial Scenarios at VyStar Credit Union Reality Fair at Enmarket ArenaJune 24, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Awards Four College Scholarships to Deserving Students in FloridaMay 29, 2024
VyStar Donates Over $31,000 to Local Schools Through High School Debit Card Give Back ProgramMay 23, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Continues Growth in Florida With Opening of Third Branch in TallahasseeApril 30, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Continues Growth in Georgia With Opening of Fifth Branch in Metro AtlantaApril 10, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Sponsors Unidos En La Música: A Latin American Festival on May 4 in St. AugustineApril 9, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Wins Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award from Open LendingApril 3, 2024
VyStar Named to Computerworld’s 2024 Best Places to Work in ITApril 2 2024
VyStar Credit Union Sponsors Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit in JacksonvilleApril 1, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Recognizes Top Volunteers of the YearMarch 27, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Opens Innovative Branch in Marietta Continuing Growth and Economic Impact in GeorgiaMarch 19, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Smyrna Continuing Growth and Economic Impact in GeorgiaMarch 6, 2024
VyStar Recognized by Training Magazine With 2024 Training APEX AwardMarch 1, 2024
VyStar Completes Acquisition of 121 Financial Credit Union, Growing in Northeast FloridaFeb. 7, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Launches Interactive Financial Fitness InitiativeJan. 18, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Seminole CountyJan. 12, 2024
VyStar Credit Union Celebrates Service and Volunteerism To Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan. 11, 2024
VyStar Foundation Announces New Board MembersDec. 22, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch and Contact Center in Suwanee
Nov. 10, 2023
VyStar Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month
Nov. 1, 2023
VyStar Employees Donate Thousands of Hours During ‘Good is everywhere’ Celebration
Oct. 19, 2023
Oct. 17, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Atlanta Metro Area Continuing Growth in Georgia
Oct. 11, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Announces Partnership with Enmarket Arena for Charitable Giving InitiativeSept. 25, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Announces Grand Prize Winner of Endless Summer SweepstakesSept. 18, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Named Best Credit Union and Top Mortgage Lender in Northeast FloridaSept. 12, 2023
VyStar Announces Unprecedented Volunteer Blitz for ‘Good is everywhere’ CelebrationSept. 5, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Savannah Branch Hosts Diaper DriveAug. 25, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Brunswick Continuing Growth in GeorgiaAug. 16, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in Winter ParkJuly 13, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Savannah, Continuing Growth in GeorgiaJuly 6, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Kicks Off Endless Summer SweepstakesJune 7, 2023
VyStar Foundation Awards $197,092 to 10 Military Service NonprofitsApril 27, 2023
VyStar Military Heroes Mortgage Program Supports The National POW/MIA Memorial & MuseumApril 20, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Announces Intent to Merge with 121 Financial Credit UnionApril 4, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Announces Three New Tenants in Downtown Parking Garage on ForsythMarch 29, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Proudly Launches VyStar FoundationFeb. 3, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Named Top 10 Military Friendly® CompanyJan. 26, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Branch in Lake Mary, Continuing Growth in Seminole CountyJan. 25, 2023
VyStar Donates Over $31,000 Through High School Debit Card Give Back ProgramJan. 6, 2023
VyStar Completes Acquisition of First Coast Federal Credit UnionJan. 5, 2023
VyStar Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Financial OfficerDec. 14, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in TallahasseeNov. 30, 2022
VyStar Partners with US Army to Support Employment Opportunities Through PaYS ProgramNov. 14, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Earns Military Friendly® Employer, Military Friendly® Spouse Employer DesignationsOct. 28, 2022
VyStar Announces ‘Good is everywhere’ Celebration, Offers Public Free Admission Days to Favorite AttractionsOct. 25, 2022
VyStar Seeks to Participate in New Markets Tax Credit ProgramOct. 17, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Announces ‘Honor Your Hero’ ContestOct. 5, 2022
Vagabond Coffee Co. Opens Second Location in VyStar TowerSept. 22, 2022
VyStar Opens New Branch in Melbourne, Expanding its Brevard County PresenceSept. 14, 2022
VyStar Opens Second Branch in The Villages, Continuing Central Florida GrowthSept. 8, 2022
VyStar Credit Unveils New Mural at Downtown CampusAug. 23, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Opens First Georgia BranchJune 25,2022
VyStar Credit Union Named Top Mortgage Lender in Northeast FloridaJune 15, 2022
Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. and VyStar Credit Union Agree to Terminate Purchase Agreement
May 12, 2022
VyStar Offers High School Debit Card Give Back Program to Support Area Schools
May 10, 2022
VyStar Credit Union President/CEO Joins USO Southeast Region Advisory BoardApril 29, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Celebrates 70th Anniversary
April 11, 2022
VyStar Announces Agreement to Merge With First Coast Federal Credit Union
April 7, 2022
VyStar Credit Union Launches Everyday Heroes Mortgage ProgramMarch 31, 2022
VyStar Opens New Branch in Titusville, First Location in Brevard County
March 23, 2022
VyStar Hiring Over 100 Employees Across Northeast and Central FloridaDec. 21, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Promotes Sean Cummings to North Florida Market President
Dec. 12, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Welcomes Lysa Barbano as Central Florida Market PresidentDec. 15, 2021
VyStar Opens New Branch in Winter Garden, Expanding Its Central Florida ReachNov. 9, 2021
VyStar Announces $150,000 Matching Challenge Toward National POW/MIA Memorial & MuseumNov. 4, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Launches Military Heroes Mortgage ProgramOct. 19, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Members Can Now Get Paid Two Days Sooner
Oct. 13, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Launches Do Good. Bank Better.(SM) Brand CampaignSept. 16, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Human Resources Officer
Sept. 3, 2021
VyStar Partners with Santa Fe College to Open Financial Wellness CenterAug. 18, 2021
VyStar Opens First Branch in Mount Dora, Continuing Growth in Central Florida
Aug. 11, 2021
VyStar Breaks Ground on Forsyth Street Parking Garage
Aug. 4, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Named One of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces®July 29, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Featured as Employer of Choice in ‘Military Makeover Operation Career’ TV Show
July 26, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Government Affairs
July 14, 2021
VyStar Credit Union Announces New Chief Information Officer
July 14, 2021
VyStar Named One of IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT for 2021June 24, 2021
VyStar Opens First Branch in TallahasseeMarch 31, 2021
VyStar Announces Agreement to Acquire Heritage Southeast BankFeb. 1, 2021
VyStar Opens 60th Branch, First in Flagler BeachDec. 16, 2020
VyStar Named Official Credit Union of Orlando Solar BearsNov. 23, 2020
VyStar Opens New Branches in Gainesville, OrlandoOct. 29, 2020
VyStar Adds 6 Georgia Counties to Field of MembershipSept. 29, 2020
VyStar Holds Virtual Grand Opening for Flagship Branch in JacksonvilleAug. 13, 2020
VyStar Hiring up to 50 Employees in Jacksonville and Gainesville Contact CentersAug. 5, 2020
VyStar Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Florida in Providing PPP LoansJune 25, 2020
VyStar Named One of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT for 2020May 8, 2020
VyStar Opens SBA PPP Application Process to Non-MembersMarch 17, 2020
VyStar Adapts Branch Operations in Response to COVID-19March 9, 2020
VyStar Open Branch in Sanford, Second in Seminole CountyNov. 14, 2019
VyStar Opens Branch in Bartram ParkOct. 23, 2019
VyStar Opens Branch in City of Oviedo, First in Seminole CountySept. 24, 2019
VyStar Credit Union Announces $10 Million FinTech Investment FundSept. 11, 2019
VyStar Opens Branch in Wildwood at The VillagesAug. 5, 2019
VyStar Credit Union Acquires Citizens State BankJuly 22, 2019
VyStar Opens Branch in City of Ocala, First in Marion CountyMay 9, 2019
VyStar Opens Branch in City of Alachua, 3rd in Alachua CountyFeb. 7, 2019
Mayor Curry and VyStar Propose Partnership for Veterans Memorial Arena Naming RightsJan. 9, 2019
VyStar Announces 2nd Membership Expansion: Southeast Georgia
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October 9, 2025
VyStar rolls out program for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, teachers, law enforcement
September 21, 2025
‘Good is Everywhere STEM Festival’ aims to inspire the next generation of innovators
August 28, 2025
Brevard Schools fast-track students into careers with hands-on programsAugust 25, 2025
VyStar Credit Union kicks off its 4th annual “Good is everywhere” celebration
July 16, 2025
Here are Jacksonville's 2025 Ultimate Tech LeadersJune 25, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Expands Financial Fitness Efforts with “Smart Spending Giveaway” InitiativeJune 16, 2025
VyStar Credit Union Introduces Inaugural Scholarship for Jacksonville Symphony Youth OrchestraJune 13, 2025
VyStar Credit Union invests in Florida’s future through Path to Prosperity ScholarshipsJune 4, 2025
Thanks to VyStar, Seminole County Chamber Facilitates $10,000 to Local Non-profitsApril 1, 2025
Let’s play ball! Jumbo Shrimp fans celebrate home opener at newly renovated VyStar BallparkMarch 13, 2025
Meet the 2025 class of Jacksonville's 40 Under 40March 6, 2025
VyStar extends sponsorship of DVI’s PlacemakingJax initiativeMarch 4, 2025
Executive Vice President & COO, VyStar Credit UnionFebruary 20, 2025
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - VyStar’s latest campaign boosts community engagementFebruary 19, 2025
Pro golfer partners with credit union to teach youths financial literacyFebruary 13, 2025
Unlock Your Financial Future: Free Seminars at the VyStar Financial Fitness Center at The Corner at Debs StoreAug. 19, 2025
VyStar Credit Union And Kennesaw State University Announce Partnership And Arena NamingAugust 14, 2025
College Sports Arena Named for VyStar CU as Part of $4 Million Deal
May 14, 2024
Florida Business Minds podcast: VyStar's Lysa Barbano on the growth of credit unions and consumer needsFeb. 28, 2024
VyStar Credit Union selects NCR Atleos Allpoint ATM Network to support growthNov. 6, 2023
The Growth Fire Podcast. Credit Unions: More than Just a Lending Institution (featuring guest Dana Karzan)Sept. 18, 2023
VyStar Named Best Credit Union and Top Mortgage Lender in Northeast FloridaAug. 15, 2023
VyStar Supports Members With Their RV NeedsAug. 1, 2023
VyStar's Brian Wolfburg talks growth, the economy and the importance of communityMarch 3, 2023
VyStar's Impact Lending Team Adds ValueFeb. 2, 2023
VyStar Donates to Local Education Through High School Debit Card Give Back ProgramJan. 13, 2023
VyStar Opens Second Branch, Contact Center Hub in TallahasseeJan. 10, 2023
VyStar Hires Jim Edwards as Chief Financial OfficerJan. 9, 2023
VyStar Completes Acquisition of First Coast Federal Credit UnionNov. 8, 2022
VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg Speaks on Crossing the $10 Billion ThresholdOct. 26, 2022
VyStar Seeks to Participate in New Markets Tax Credit ProgramMay 25, 2022
Guest Column: Options for Meeting the Challenges of Affordable Housing in Northeast FloridaMarch 4, 2022
VyStar Delivering on its One Core Value, ‘Lead by Example’Sept. 23, 2021
VyStar Driven to Transform Credit Union IndustryOctober 2, 2025
11Alive News: The Take | Shutdown: Temporary relief for your budget
October 1, 2025
Government shutdown leaves Jacksonville military families bracing for missed paychecks. Local banks are ready to help
May 27, 2023
VyStar Credit Union recognized for supporting military veteransMarch 28, 2023
VyStar, Jacksonville Jaguars Work Together to Support MilitaryFeb. 3, 2023
VyStar Named 2023 Military Friendly® Company
Nov. 11, 2022
VyStar Named 2023 Military Friendly® EmployerNov. 11, 2022
VyStar Sponsors Orlando Solar Bears Military Appreciation GameOct. 19, 2022
VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg Joins USO Southeast Region Advisory BoardSept. 16, 2022
VyStar's Kemal Gasper Speaks About National POW/MIA Recognition Day on First Coast LivingAug. 5, 2022
VyStar Sponsors Free Admission for Military at Furyk & Friends Golf TournamentJan. 3, 2022
Something to Salute: VyStar's Mortgage Program for Military MembersAugust 28, 2025
2025 CU Times Luminaries Awards Finalists Announced
March 4, 2024
VyStar selected as the Banking-Product Marketing Winner for the ‘Out-of-Market’ campaign by the Grammercy InstituteMarch 4, 2024
VyStar Credit Union announced as CUNA Diamond Award winner in the Complete Campaign category for "Endless Summer"Nov. 26, 2023
VyStar Recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT in 2024July 17, 2023
VyStar Named Best Florida Credit Union for Military MembersJune 14, 2023
VyStar's Pablo Diaz de Sandi Named a Verint Engage Global Customer Award WinnerFeb. 10, 2023
VyStar's Heather Horovitz Named to Jacksonville Business Journal's 40 Under 40Nov. 10, 2022
VyStar Named a Best Place to Work by Jacksonville Business JournalNov. 7, 2022
Finalytics.ai: VyStar Offers Top Digital ExperienceSept. 6, 2022
VyStar’s Future Fit Mentoring Program Honored by APEX AwardsMay 19, 2022
VyStar's Jenny Vipperman Named a Woman of Influence
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