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Sugarsnap Vermont Catering

February 11, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

For many business owners, turning your passion into a viable, sustainable business is a challenging adventure. Abbey Duke, owner of Sugarsnap Vermont Catering, was faced with finding a financing solution for her rapidly growing business. With a recommendation from the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), she turned to Opportunities Credit Union for help with her unique small-business lending needs.

Filed Under: Blog, Member Moments, Stories Tagged With: business lending, member moments, opportunities, small business, sugarsnap

Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Love and Culture Around the World

February 11, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

At Opportunities Credit Union, we celebrate cultures, beliefs, and traditions from all corners of the world. Our home, Winooski, Vermont and the greater Burlington area is one of the largest immigrant and refugee populations in the state. Take a look at what Valentine’s Day means to other countries around the world.

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New-Aged Spirits

January 12, 2016 by Opportunities Credit Union

Sas Stewart and Sivan Cotel, owners of Stonecutter Spirits, are passionate about gin and whiskey. With the help Opportunities Credit Union, they received the support and funding to renovate a 12,000 square foot warehouse into a space that accommodates offices, tastings, events, and a distillery for their unique barrel-aging spirits operation.

Filed Under: Blog, Member Moments, Stories Tagged With: business lending, member moments, opportunities, small business, stonecutter spirits

Innovative Lending and Financial Literacy: A Conversation with Cheryl Fatnassi

December 28, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

As a community development credit union, Opportunities is committed to serving low-income, underserved and rural populations. NerdWallet, a company focused on helping people lead better lives through financial education and empowerment, sat down with president and CEO, Cheryl Fatnassi, to speak about Opportunities’ unique programs.

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Barrio Bakery

December 7, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

Barrio Bakery’s exterior bright colors of yellow, red, and blue are both eye-catching and inviting to passersby, but it’s the quality pastries and warm atmosphere that keep people coming back for more. Located in the Old North End of Burlington, VT, Barrio has become known as the neighborhood bakery, which is fitting, as Barrio translates […]

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The Vermont Comedy Club

November 2, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

The last thing you think about when tying the knot is laughter, but it was the first thing on Natalie Miller and Nathan Hartswick’s minds. The couple exchanged their vows and launched their business, Spark Arts, on the same day in 2011. Their comedic timing has been the driving force behind building a good marriage […]

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Opportunities Strategic Planning Session

October 28, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

This past Tuesday, October 27th, Opportunities’ senior management team and Board of Directors joined together at the Inn at Essex for a strategic planning session. Management presented their research, experience, and findings regarding the current climate of the Credit Union in regards to its five-year plan. Presentations on competitors, products, strengths and weaknesses, financial performance, […]

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Butch + Babe’s

October 21, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

Burlington is home not only to Opportunities Credit Union, but also to a myriad of cultures due to its large immigrant and refugee population. Opportunities has helped many new Vermonters with its “Coming to America” loan, but rarely does it get such a perfect chance to promote culture while helping a small business owner secure […]

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$10,000 winner-take-all business pitch event in Burlington

October 14, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and Hotel Vermont announced today the InnovateHER VT Challenge, a new business pitch event in Burlington, VT. The competition is at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St. Vermont EPSCoR and VCET have underwritten a $10,000 cash prize to the event winner as well as […]

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Money-Saving Beauty Hacks

September 23, 2015 by Opportunities Credit Union

Want to look and feel great without breaking the bank? Here’s how to treat yourself without maxing out your credit cards. Beauty Sleep is Real Listen to your mother when she tells you to make sure you get a good night’s sleep! It’s no secret that a lack of sleep can appear on your face […]

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Vehicle Financing

February 25, 2021

My fiancé has driven the same vehicle since he drove it off the showroom floor 13 years ago. With the decision made to retire this vehicle in favor of something more reliable and more importantly affordable, we began the process of looking for the right family vehicle.  His birthday was coming up and living through […]

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 […]




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