Growth strategies

From opening new facilities to important donations and celebrity guests, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

The Iowa company was sidelined by a Fed order for 2,155 days. Finally free, Ambank is open to making an acquisition and offering its mortgage origination services to other institutions.

Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood's president, succeeded Peter Boger, who ran the bank for 18 years.

The South Carolina-based credit union has paid more than $30 million back to members in the last 20 years.

An economist for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues says trends are positive, but there are concerns that things could change in 2018.

Bank of America has opened a flagship branch downtown and plans several so-called robo branches across the city. It has used a similar strategy to enter new markets in the past year.

The partnership aims to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses for the three-state league.

The company has agreed to pay more than $50 million for United American Bank.

The company, which agreed to pay $58 million for Foundation's parent, will gain five branches in Cincinnati.

From hurricane relief efforts to highway adoptions, donations to fund life-saving treatments and more, here's how credit unions are giving back to their communities.