Loudoun Credit Union has launched “Local Currency,” a new show on Loudoun Now Voice that explores the people, stories, and everyday life moments behind financial decisions in Loudoun County.
Hosted by Brian Tinsman from POUNCE Solutions, the show takes listeners beyond transactions to highlight the real human needs, from unexpected medical bills, a first car, a child’s dental work, a home repair, a long-planned vacation, or a loan that gets a family through a tough season.
Soon, the conversations will expand to include local business stories as the credit union prepares to roll out commercial banking services in 2026.
In the debut episode, CEO Michael Falvey chats with Tinsman inside the shell of the future flagship location, and discusses his roots in New England and why the move to historic downtown Leesburg represents more than a change of address.
“We’ve been serving Loudoun for nearly 50 years, and now we’re planting roots right where commerce and community have always met,” Falvey said. “This is home for us. What we earn goes back into the community, from education and nonprofits to the organizations that keep Loudoun strong. And when a member needs help, it’s our own staff, people who live here, who are staying up late to fix it.”
Long vacant after a historic downtown fire, the 6 West Market Street location is being revitalized with local designers, local photographers, local craftspeople, and community partners. Once open in early 2026, its front room will double as a community meeting space for nonprofits, neighborhood groups, and local organizations who need a place to gather.
“Every block of downtown tells part of Loudoun’s story,” Tinsman noted. “This move lets us honor that history while creating a financial home that’s built for the next 50 years.”
Future episodes will feature long-time members, staff, board leaders, small business owners, nonprofit partners, and residents whose stories reflect Loudoun Credit Union’s mission as a member-owned, community-rooted financial cooperative.
“We want people to hear themselves in these conversations,” Falvey said. “Life happens fast. Behind every loan and every savings account is someone trying to build a better life. Those are the stories worth telling.”
Find “Local Currency” at LoudounNow.com/Voice, or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
