FCACU Offers Ion Account
FT. WORTH, Texas-First Class American Credit Union has introduced a new program for members age 18 to 23 called the Ion Account, designed to help them build a credit history.
"The Ion Account will help our young members through the Catch 22 of you can't build up a credit history without a credit card, and it's hard to get a credit card without a credit history," said First Class American Credit Union CEO Nancy Croix-Stroud.
Ion Account members will receive free Ion Checking with Visa Check Card, a no-annual fee credit card, loan discounts, free ATMs and free title fee for first-time auto buyers.
NCUF Hosts Social Impact Institute
DES MOINES, Iowa-The National Credit Union Foundation will co-host its third Social Impact Management Institute in conjunction with the Discovering Untapped Markets Conference being presented by the Iowa Credit Union Foundation. The facilitator will be John Weiser, co-author of the book, "Untapped: Creating Value in Underserved Markets." Iowa CUs can register at www.ia-icul.org or at www.ncuf.coop.
Salem VA CU Opens Facility
ROANOKE, Va.-The $52-million Salem VA Credit Union has opened a new branch with a strong retail orientation.
Among the branch features are Starbucks coffee, chilled water bottles, a plasma TV, comfortable chairs and stools, and a gas fireplace. The branch is the first of its kind in the Roanoke Valley.
"The first reaction we expect to hear from members is 'This can't be a bank,'" said Steve Anderson, CEO of Salem VA Credit Union. "We've taken the freshest ideas in retail financial services today, listened to the needs of our members, incorporated easy-to-use technology and added a splash of chic design and creativity. The result is a welcoming, fun place to do business."
The 71-year-old credit union only previous facility had been located inside the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and it maintains that office. The new branch includes a welcome station and "pods" at which members can conduct transactions. A roving "member experience specialist" is also available to assist members.
