Genisys Backs Biz Kid$

Contact: Linda Zabik – (248) 745-8914

 

Auburn Hills, MI, December 27, 2010 – Genisys Credit Union donated 10% of their 2009-2010 Sprint marketing reimbursement to Biz Kid$ last week.

Over $5,200 was presented to Curt Belaney, CU Solutions Group/Invest In America National Business Consultant, on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 to support the Biz Kid$ initiative.

“We’re happy to be able to help fund this great program that educates kids about financial literacy,” said Jackie Buchanan, Chief Executive Officer.

Biz Kid$ is a ½ hour weekly public TV series where kids teach kids about money and business. It’s targeted to kids ages 6-12+ and covers topics such as the importance of saving, budgeting, investing and giving back to the community.

The program has aired on PBS since January 2009 and is underwritten by America’s Credit Unions. It’s produced in High Definition (HD) by the creators of Bill Nye the Science Guy.

“Genisys hopes to continue to support this educational resource in the future,” said Buchanan. “It’s important to teach young consumers about money management, and this program seems to be extremely successful in reaching that demographic.”

For more information about Biz Kid$, visit their website at www.bizkids.com or check your local listings for show times.

Genisys Credit Union is glad to be part of your community, and we truly believe that Genisys is “where you come first.” We are locally owned, locally controlled and continue to be an award-winning organization for financial safety and soundness. Follow our community involvement on Facebook at www.facebook.com/genisyscu and Twitter at www.twitter.com/genisyscu to find out what’s going on in your neighborhood. A calendar of events can also be found on our Web site at www.genisyscu.org.

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