Virginia Credit Union’s Financial Success for Women Summit Draws 350 Participants; Features Keynote from ‘Budgetnista’ Tiffany Aliche

More than 350 women from across Central Virginia participated in Virginia Credit Union’s April 15 Financial Success for Women Summit, which offered valuable insights into personal finance and money management, building wealth, and career development.

“Women are actively seeking the knowledge and money management skills that will put them on the path toward financial wellbeing and independence,” said VACU Senior Vice President of Financial Education Cherry Dale. “Research has long shown women trailing men in terms of financial health, with the pandemic having made worse that divide. At VACU, we recognize how vitally important it is that we provide the resources, knowledge, and insights — through events like the summit — that allow women to make informed financial choices and use financial products and services to their best advantage. As an in-person event, the summit also makes possible personal connection and engagement for a unique and rewarding experience for our participants.”

Best-selling personal finance author and TV personality Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche highlighted the summit and its full day of programming, which also included breakout sessions on AI-based personal finance tools, navigating financial challenges, and building a professional network to facilitate career advancement. Hosted in collaboration with the Virginia Commonwealth University Financial Success Center, the summit marked its second in-person event in Richmond, with VACU again offering attendance at no cost to participants.

Knowing that childcare, a missed work day, and transportation might prove to be obstacles for some interested in attending the summit, VACU worked closely with local nonprofits and community partners to identify women who needed financial assistance to attend the event.

More than 30 VACU staff members provided support for the summit or led education sessions. Seven partner organizations also participated as part of the summit’s Resource Fair, which connected attendees with resources to help them on their financial journeys. VACU also provided a $5,000 donation to the YWCA Richmond in support of the organization’s work, and attendees had the opportunity to create Survivor Kits to aid the YWCA’s efforts to help women who have escaped dangerous situations, including domestic violence and human trafficking.

VACU and its Member One division will host a second Financial Success for Women Summit in 2025 — September 22 in Roanoke. Look for registration information in late August.

Last year, VACU reached more than 105,000 individuals through its nationally recognized financial education programs, including special events and programs such as the summit, classroom presentations at local schools throughout its service footprint, and partnerships with dozens of nonprofits and community organizations. VACU also offers extensive financial education resources, training, and advice tailored for women. Learn more at vacu.org/women