Tom Coggio, owner of Coggio Upholstery, takes the worn down treasures of local residents and offers the unique service of making them into something both beautiful and durable. He learned he could get business financing from Opportunities Credit Union at a significantly lower rate than he was paying to a national bank.
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Things to be Thankful For This Holiday Season
Tis the season to be thankful! When holiday stressors surround us, family comes to visit, the to-do list gets longer, and pennies are pinched, it’s important not to lose sight of what’s important. If you’re finding it to be a difficult time of the year, look no further! Here are some important things we can all be thankful for.
Aqua ViTea
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.
Clustas
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.
What Even IS A 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.
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.
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.
