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.
