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ACU named top Manitoba employer and greenest employer for 2023
More and more Canadians say they want their financial decisions to reflect their values, including those associated with climate change. Employees, too, value working for a company that reflects their…
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Why joining ACU makes a difference in your community
When it comes to creating a sustainable future for all, it’s important for organizations to walk the talk. Members who join ACU can feel good about contributing to sustainable communities…
How getting pre-approved can help you own a home faster
Whether it’s your first time in the housing market or you’re a homeowner with previous experience, buying a new home is an exciting prospect—but it’s also a process that takes…
Move over Mario! 3 financial lessons you can learn from video games
If you hate the idea of dealing with your finances, but you love to sit in front of a screen and play games, you can probably relate to these tips….
Money tips
How getting pre-approved can help you own a home faster
Whether it’s your first time in the housing market or you’re a homeowner with previous experience, buying a new home is an exciting prospect—but it’s also a process that takes…
Move over Mario! 3 financial lessons you can learn from video games
If you hate the idea of dealing with your finances, but you love to sit in front of a screen and play games, you can probably relate to these tips….
How to choose the right mortgage option for you
Two-thirds of Canadians are homeowners, and just over half of those people have a mortgage. Whether you already own your home or you’re in the market to buy one, you…
Finance basics: What is a GIC and why should you invest in one?
Are you looking for a safe place to invest your money? You might want to consider a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC). If you have shorter-term goals like buying a new…
Business growth
CEDA gives Winnipeg youth a new lease on life
Winnipeg residents have already seen the makeover of the Merchants Hotel from the outside, but the next transformation is going on inside. Originally built as a hardware store in 1914…
Winnipeg’s tasty new ice cream shop could be instantly iconic
Who’s crazier…us for opening the first day of winter, or everyone coming for ice cream in this weather?” Winnipeg’s newest spot for cool treats was born out of the warmth…
The power of 10
This year, ACU’s Community Financial Centre (CFC) is celebrating 10 years of building commerce through the power of community. CFC has long been a pillar in the community, helping create…
Small business loan 101: A step-by-step guide
Small businesses are a big deal. They account for almost 98% of all businesses in Canada and employ about 90% of its private-sector workforce. Yet only half of small businesses…
Community stories
ACU named top Manitoba employer and greenest employer for 2023
More and more Canadians say they want their financial decisions to reflect their values, including those associated with climate change. Employees, too, value working for a company that reflects their…
Why joining ACU makes a difference in your community
When it comes to creating a sustainable future for all, it’s important for organizations to walk the talk. Members who join ACU can feel good about contributing to sustainable communities…
How Kinew Housing provides a model for subsidized housing in Canada
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s becoming even harder for low-income Canadians to make ends meet. Kinew Housing, a valued member of ACU’s Community Financial Centre (CFC),…
ACU’s grants program invests locally
Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don’t just happen; they’re created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. Since 2007, Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU)…