American 1 Credit Union is a mid-size cooperative that calls home to the blue-collar, mid-Michigan city Jackson. The credit union has tailored its operations to meet the needs of its membership, orienting its people and processes to provide three essential services: checking accounts, auto loans, and credit cards. It’s a clear organizational focus and the credit union does it well. But as American 1 looks to double in size by the end of the decade, how will it change its operations to meet that goal?
1 Credit Union To Serve Them All
American 1 Credit Union provides essential financial products to a blue-collar membership. The mid-size Michigan cooperative aims to double in size in the next decade, so how will it change its operations to reach that goal?
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