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Aqua ViTea

October 24, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

Jeff Weaber is the founder of Aqua ViTea, a company that brews Kombucha, a fermented beverage that has been improving people’s’ wellbeing naturally for thousands of years. He had help from Opportunities to finance his rapid growth and expand his operations into mainstream grocery stores across the East Coast.

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Clustas

October 13, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

A Vermont start-up, Clustas makes innovative, magnetic weights that have awesome potential both for fitness enthusiasts and for individuals dealing with physical challenges. At Opportunities Credit Union, Rollin Rachele found a financial partner that understands the local business scene and is eager to support entrepreneurs.

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What Even IS A Credit Union?

September 28, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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

September 26, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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Village Spa

September 20, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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Millennials and Financial Literacy: A Millennial’s Take

September 6, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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The Hairy Bear

August 12, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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Opportunities Credit Union to sponsor the reception of: #BarnPitch2016

August 1, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

#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.

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The Swingin’ Pinwheel

July 25, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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Snap Fitness

July 18, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

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.

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Challenges of Finance Being a Single Working Mom

January 13, 2021

The author of this blog qualified for an auto loan after working with Andrea Heller, our Money Sense Manager, to tackle bill paying and face down a creditor. I am a single mother and an educator. My child has complicated health and educational needs. We have moved many times in the past two decades, and […]

What do you think about financial counseling?

December 14, 2020

I started financial counseling during the foreclosure crisis in 2008. A decade ago many of my clients felt isolated by their financial struggles. It was challenging for adults who struggled with their finance to find professional assistance, and the area of personal finance appeared to be an exclusive world. Today, I hear more people speaking […]

Simple 5 Loan – Get a quick loan to help out this holiday season

November 21, 2020

The weather has gotten cooler, and we’ve taken out our winter clothing. The holiday season is coming up, and so is the snow. At Opportunities Credit Union (OCU) we’re working hard to wrap up 2020, and we continue to innovate ways to best serve our customers.   This time of year can be difficult for […]




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