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BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES By BCU

BCU is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in America for 2024 by CardRates.com, a leading financial news platform. This prestigious recognition highlights BCU’s commitment to excellence, member satisfaction, and financial education.

BCU April 26, 2024

BCU NAMED TWO-TIME GALLUP® EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER By BCU

BCU is honored to have earned the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Unwavering in its Purpose of Empowering People to Discover Financial Freedom, the Credit Union keeps members and employees at the forefront of every decision it makes.

BCU March 29, 2024

BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE INDUCTED TO CREDIT UNION HOUSE HALL OF LEADERS By BCU

Nominated by the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was recently inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in Washington, D.C., joining a prestigious group of previous inductees from across the country. This distinguished honor provides lasting recognition to credit union leaders past and present whose commitments have

BCU March 15, 2024

BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2024 BY CNET By BCU

BCU is proud to have once again topped CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2024. The list was determined by CNET’s evaluation of credit unions with the highest APYs for one-year terms.

BCU January 26, 2024

BCU Named a Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT By BCU

BCU has been recognized as no. 4 among small organizations in Foundry’s Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. The Credit Union’s IT department is the embodiment of BCU’s dedication to employee well-being – offering flexible, hybrid work opportunities; an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); professional growth opportunities; other onsite perks such

BCU November 27, 2023

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC Celebrates Finalist Honors in Kehrer Group’s 2023 Top Directors Awards By BCU

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC was recognized as a finalist in the Mid-Size Firms, Credit Union Firms categories, and ranked #4 as a top finalist in the Women-Led Firms category at the Kehrer Group’s annual Top Directors Awards ceremony earlier this month.

BCU November 22, 2023

BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE NAMED CREDIT UNION TIMES/ALM LUMINARIES WINNER By BCU

Mike Valentine, BCU President & CEO, was named Credit Union Times LUMINARIES/ALM Award winner in the Executive Leadership – Individual category. Valentine was selected out of 11 other distinguished credit union executives.

BCU November 15, 2023

BCU Awards $22,000 in Home Makeover Sweepstakes By BCU

The current housing market shouldn’t stop you from achieving your home goals, so BCU surprised three lucky winners with a total of $22,000 to help them leverage their home equity like never before.

BCU September 28, 2023

BCU CEO AND RETAIL BRANCH OPERATIONS SENIOR MANAGER AMONG 2023 CU TIMES LUMINARIES FINALISTS By BCU

BCU is proud to announce that President & CEO, Mike Valentine; and Senior Manager of Retail Branch Operations, Brandon Ewing, have joined the Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Class of 2023 Finalists in the Executive Leadership – Individuals and Community Impact – Individuals categories, respectively.

BCU September 6, 2023

BCU Awards Scholarships to Undergraduate Students, Welcomes Former Recipient into Internship Program By BCU

BCU’s Purpose to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom has fueled their scholarship program for a decade. Much like years passed, the Credit Union is pleased to present some of the nation’s most extraordinary young adults with scholarship funding to help empower their future. This includes ten honorary awards – nine Leader of Tomorrow Awards

BCU August 24, 2023

BCU BECOMES FIRST ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE “BUDGETNISTA STAMP OF APPROVAL” By BCU

After a year-long partnership with award-winning financial educator, Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche, BCU is proud to announce it has received the first-ever “Budgetnista Stamp of Approval.”

BCU August 7, 2023

BCU HONORED WITH SILVER TELLY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING VIDEO PRODUCTION By BCU

BCU is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized with a Silver Telly award for its exceptional video production. The Credit Union’s creative team collaborated with production management company, The Urban Island, to create an engaging video to highlight the value of BCU membership.

BCU May 31, 2023

CUE THE CONFETTI – BCU CELEBRATES ITS NEWEST BRANCH WITH GRAND OPENING EVENT By BCU

BCU’s Golden Valley Branch, centrally located within the Twin Cities, opened earlier this year and now that the Minnesota weather is warming, there is a lot to celebrate! With an event so big it spanned two days, the Branch hosted a Grand Opening celebration with food, games, giveaways, and more on Friday, May 5 and

BCU May 16, 2023

BCU and BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, Partner with CUNA Mutual Group By BCU

CUNA Mutual Group is pleased to announce an agreement to provide BCU, a fast-growing credit union, and BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, a fee-based investment advisor, a powerful combination of CUNA Mutual Group and the investment and wealth management services of LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) (“LPL”).

BCU April 19, 2023

BCU WINS CUNA COUNCILS DIAMOND AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL MARKETING By BCU

BCU has been honored with a 2023 Diamond Award by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council. The CUNA Councils Diamond Awards is a prestigious annual marketing competition that recognizes credit unions for creative excellence and outstanding results.

BCU April 6, 2023

BCU NAMED 2023 GALLUP EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER By BCU

BCU is honored to have earned the 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Steadfast in its Purpose to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom, the Credit Union keeps members at the forefront of every decision.

BCU March 29, 2023

VISA 2023 NFL SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – WINNERS ANNOUNCED By BCU

The Visa 2023 NFL Sweepstakes for BCU awarded members with one of two prize packages to celebrate Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

BCU March 28, 2023

BCU ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO ITS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM By BCU

BCU is proud to announce the hiring of Bhavna Guglani as Chief Digital Officer, and the promotions of Maggie Garcia, BCU Senior Vice-President of Deposits and Contact Center Operations and Keith Parris, BCU Vice-President of Contact Centers.

BCU March 9, 2023

6 WAYS TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL FREEDOM FROM THE WOMEN OF BCU WEALTH ADVISORS By BCU

what should women focus on to ensure a smoother path to financial freedom? Here are six key steps to empowering a brighter financial future, coupled with advice from the women of BCU Wealth Advisors.

BCU March 6, 2023

BCU’S NEW HYBRID-ACCESS BRANCH PROVIDES BETTER BANKING TO THE TWIN CITIES By BCU

Opening its doors (and drive-thru) on February 6, 2023, BCU’s newest Branch in Golden Valley, Minnesota serves members of UnitedHealth Group Credit Union, Target Credit Union, BCU, and anyone wishing to improve their financial health with BCU’s proprietary well-being program, Life. Money. You.®.

BCU February 10, 2023

BCU INVESTS IN COMMUNITY WITH PURCHASE OF HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES By BCU

BCU recently purchased the buildings that house their main headquarters and over 70% of their employee base in Vernon Hills, IL. The Credit Union has been renting and operating from the 340 N. Milwaukee Ave. building for the past nearly 15 years and recently expanded their campus to the neighboring 300 N. Milwaukee Ave. building

BCU November 21, 2022

BCU DEEPENS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STRATEGY By BCU

As the financial well-being provider for some of America’s best workplaces, BCU keeps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) top of mind in every decision they make. To solidify these efforts, the Credit Union recently expanded their shared values — adding inclusion to the list, improving alignment around their purpose of Empowering People to Discover Financial

BCU November 14, 2022

BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2022 BY CNET By BCU

BCU is proud to have made CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2022. The list was determined by CNET’s evaluation of credit unions with the highest APYs for one-year terms.

BCU November 14, 2022

BCU EXPANDS HOME BUYING SERVICES WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS By BCU

Owning a home is a dream for many, but it can feel overwhelming at times. BCU is invested in empowering people with the tools and confidence they need to dream big and achieve their goals. In an effort to continue to put its members first and offer more opportunities to those in need, the Credit

BCU November 4, 2022

BCU AMONG FIRST RECIPIENTS OF TETHR CXCELLENCE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MEMBER EXPERIENCE By BCU

Earlier this month, as part of National Customer Service Week, BCU was awarded with leading AI-powered conversation intelligence platform, Tethr’s, first-ever CXcellence Award for Member Experience.

BCU October 26, 2022

BCU RECEIVES CUNA AWARDS FOR OPERATIONS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE, TECHNOLOGY By BCU

BCU attended the 2022 CUNA Operations & Member Experience Council and CUNA Technology Councils Conference late last month. Honored with three total awards, the Credit Union’s technology professionals were recognized for their commitment to innovation and member service – a direct reflection of BCU’s promise to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom.

BCU October 20, 2022

BCU’S ANJOLI WALKER RECOGNIZED AS CREDIT UNION TIMES LUMINARIES FINALIST By BCU

BCU’s very own Anjoli Walker, Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, has joined the Credit Union Times LUMINARIES Class of 2022 Finalists in the DEI: Individual Executives category.

BCU October 14, 2022