黑马磁力-based First West Credit Union is celebrating after officially surpassing $10 billion in assets under management.
鈥淭his is an exciting announcement for us because we鈥檙e showing continued growth, but for the right reasons,鈥 said Launi Skinner, CEO of First West Credit Union.
鈥淭en billion in assets is a tremendous milestone.鈥
鈥淭o us, it鈥檚 a sign of the value members see in our local focus and commitment to exceptional service and experience,鈥 Skinner said.
鈥淏eing a strong, stable financial co-operative means when we grow, the benefit is shared equally between our members, employees and our communities.鈥
Skinner believes that First West鈥檚 unique local-market model is a significant factor in their continued success.
鈥淎s we redefine the co-operative banking experience for our members, it鈥檚 clear our local-brand approach continues to appeal to our members and communities,鈥 said Skinner.
Last month, construction of a new $100 million regional office for First West Credit Union got underway in 黑马磁力 with a ground-breaking ceremony at the site on 200 Street and 88 Avenue.
First West is British Columbia鈥檚 third-largest credit union with $9.9 billion in assets, nearly 250,000 members and more than 1,750 employees.