Think of a credit union like the United States in 1776: The financial institution the citizens trust with their finances represents the political system in place in the country. This is how credit union’s run; as member-owned, not-for-profit, community-driven organizations built by the people, for the people.
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Mud City Adventures
Christine and Kevin are co-founders of Mud City Adventures, offering kids camps to Stowe residents during summers to encourage them to unplug and immerse themselves in multi-dimensional learning. They credit Opportunities Credit Union for helping to make the financial aspect of the business possible.
Village Spa
Heather Norton, the founder of Village Spa, wanted to give the small community of Brandon, VT a place to relax and recharge. Working with Greg Huysman, Senior Business Development Manager at Opportunities, she was able to receive financial help to expand her rapidly growing business.
Millennials and Financial Literacy: A Millennial’s Take
Financial literacy can be daunting to millennials who are just starting out on their journey towards independence. Here is a list of basic practices that you can incorporate into your spending and saving habits to help you make smarter and more responsible financial decisions.
Vitality Vending
Brent started in the business of healthy vending by developing Vitality Vending, a company dedicated to offering healthier options to the busy frequenters of vending machines. With the help of Greg Huysman, Senior Business Development Manager, Brent was able to finance the needs of Vitality with Small Business Loans from Opportunities.
The Hairy Bear
The Hairy Bear combines a family-friendly hair salon with the ability to give back to the community, making the process of getting a child’s haircut easy and enjoyable. Sandra Peck received a loan from Opportunities to move her salon to a more visible and highly trafficked location in order to save her business and help it grow.
Opportunities Credit Union to sponsor the reception of: #BarnPitch2016
#BarnPitch2016 is the eighth stop of the 3rd Annual freshTracks Capital Road Pitch. #RoadPitch sends “business bikers” on a five-day motorcycle trip around Vermont where they will hold “office hours” in select towns stopping by appointment to listen to business “pitches” from start-up or early-stage companies.
The Swingin’ Pinwheel
What originally began as a vague vision of a mobile food cart working the streets of Burlington, a full-fledged, family-owned bakery and eatery unlike any other in the area was born, and Andrew and Wendy couldn’t be more thrilled. Thanks to the investments they made with Opportunities, their dreams of owning a thriving business became a reality within one year.
Snap Fitness
At Snap Fitness, you’re not just a member of a gym; you’re part of a community of like-minded people. Owners Lori and Brad Lockwood say that this gives members a feeling of ownership. Together with Opportunities, they’ve expanded Snap Fitness to three locations, providing Vermonters with access to state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness facilities.
5 Homebuying Hurdles to Avoid
Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding milestones for people who are both established and financially stable. What better way to plant your roots, build a family, and foster your individuality than to invest in a home? What some people might not realize, is that there are many hurdles during the decision making process that can impact your life over the next thirty years.
