OCTOBER 26, 2024 • WESTMAN BUSINESS • THE BRANDON SUN
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Credit Union fills “a fundamental role in ensuring the efficient deployment of credit and capital among the people who live, work and play in southern Manitoba.” Owned by the members it serves, community is integral to the credit union’s operations. When you open an account with Sunrise Credit Union, you become a member and an owner with voting rights that allow you to democratical- ly elect the board of directors—also made up of community members. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship that keeps funds—and decisions — here in Manitoba. Since Sunrise Credit Union opened its doors in 2008, it has invested near- ly $3 million in the communities it serves. Through grants, scholarships, sponsorships and donations—to- wards which it contributes more than $325,000 each year—Sunrise Cred- it Union is committed to its role as a community steward. This spring and summer alone, the branches collectively raised close to $28,000 for local organizations. “We’re big on community,” Bailey said. “It is our membership that helps us run this credit union and so we want to be able to give back. Giving back not only helps our business, but it helps
“We’re their anchor point for all things mortgage related,” Bailey said of the credit union’s members. “They can pick up the phone or send us an email directly and they have some- body to answer all their questions, whether it be the closing costs or what they need a lawyer for. I’ve got plenty of people coming back and still ask- ing questions, even after all is said and done, just to help them get adjusted to a new home.” Mortgages and budgeting go hand in hand, as you never know when you’ll need funds for maintenance or re- pairs. Plus, no one wants to be “house broke”—having some flexibility within your budget is key as a homeowner. “We’re really focused on helping our members with their payments and budgeting through various means,” Bailey said. “With the lower rates that we’re able to pass on, they can keep more money in their pockets for other things.” Sunrise Credit Union works with res- idential and commercial customers alike, with a strong focus on the agri- cultural industry. It’s also the institu- tion of choice for approximately 1,500 non-profit organizations, for which service and statement fees are waived. According to its website, Sunrise
Sunrise Credit Union branch manager Conner Ross and commercial loans officer Robyn Angus make cookies for Tim Horton’s smile cookie day. (Submitted)
the people that we’re working for.” To get started with Sunrise Credit Union, simply stop in to a branch near you. Locations are listed on the cred- it union’s website at sunrisecu.mb.ca. The website, along with Sunrise Credit Union’s mobile app, also features easy,
self-serve options to manage your day- to-day finances. As always, though, Sunrise Credit Union’s lenders and financial profes- sionals are available to help face to face—from one community member to another.
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