Lowell, Mass ( April 22,2014) -- Mills42 Federal Credit Union, a small but vibrant financial institution that sits on the corner of Merrimack and John streets in Downtown Lowell, has been making a big impact on the community recently.
The credit union focuses much of its efforts on helping Greater Lowell residents of modest means build or rebuild their credit. Mills42 offers exceptional yields on savings and investment accounts and extremely competitive rates on loans. In terms of growth, they've outpaced their peers over the last year and have garnered an array of awards along the way as well. Here are a few of their more prestigious honors:
- 2014 Best of Lowell Award for Design that celebrates the most beautiful businesses in Lowell, as selected by a panel of local design and marketing experts. These inaugural awards recognize local businesses that have taken huge steps in advancing their branding, lighting, vibe and storefront displays.
- 2014 CUNA Diamond Awards for Brand/Corporate Identity, Website and a Category’s Best Award for Point of Sale Display & Retail Merchandising. The CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Diamond Awards are the credit union industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 1,200 entries every year. The mission of the Diamond Awards is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the industry of credit union marketing and business development professionals.
- 2014 CU Rising Star Award for Mills42 Member Services Representative, David Correa. This honor is awarded annually to recognize the brightest and most vibrant young credit union employees in the region. It is presented by The Massachusetts Credit Union League, The Credit Union Association of Rhode Island, The New Hampshire Credit Union League and The Warren Group.
“I’m honored that the credit union has received such prestigious recognition,” says Carla Waldo, President and CEO of Mills42 FCU. It’s a positive reflection of all the hard work that has gone into making Mills42 a strong community business and viable resource of financial products and education for those who need it most. I’d like to thank all of the dedicated team members at Mills42 and our strategic marketing team at Raoust+Partners for all of their hard work in making this happen.”
About Mills42 FCU: Mills42 FCU was chartered in 1958 to serve the employees and families of M/A-COM Technology Solutions. In 2005 the credit union expanded its charter to serve specific communities within Greater Lowell and moved to their current location at 83 Merrimack Street in Lowell, Mass. Mills42 FCU has more than 2,400 members and assets in excess of $16 million.
About Raoust+Partners: Raoust+Partners specializes in credit unions and has for 20 years. By developing creative, strategic, consistent messages in the marketplace, and keeping deliverables on track, on schedule and on budget, Raoust+Partners helps credit unions tell their truth. That, in turn, helps them improve member acquisition, member retention, member experience and loan growth.