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Ideal Community Foundation Named 2016 ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ by Woodbury Chamber of Commerce

(Woodbury, MN – March 3, 2017) – The Ideal Community Foundation was recently named “Nonprofit of the Year” for 2016 by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual Community Awards Celebration on January 27, 2017. Ideal was recognized for making a notable impact on the quality of life for those who live and work in the Woodbury community.

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Ideal Credit Union Has Paid Over $2.6 Million to Back to Its Members

(Woodbury, MN – February 24, 2017) – Ideal Credit Union has returned 10.5% of its 2016 earnings to members through its exclusive VIP Program, the fifth consecutive year for the generous payout to VIPs. Ideal is the only credit union in Minnesota offering this type of rewards program, believed to be the first of its kind in the state.

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Ideal Credit Union Promotes Jay Hall to VP of Branch Operations

(Woodbury, MN – February 14, 2017) Ideal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Jay Hall to Vice President of Branch Operations. Hall joined Ideal as Director of Branch Operations in February of 2016. He has over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, starting as a teller and working his way up to Community Banking Branch Manager/VP.

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Ideal CU Announces Merger Deal with Employees First

(Woodbury, MN – January 31, 2017) Ideal Credit Union is excited to announce the merger/partnership of Employees First Credit Union (EFCU) in a deal finalized by the boards of both institutions, and approved by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

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