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ACU Employee Spotlight: Get to know our Mobile Mortgage Specialists
The ACU Employee Spotlight series features some of the many people that work at the credit union, highlighting how their unique roles help members and the community every day. In…
Latest Articles
ACU’s Indigenous Leadership Circle approaches reconciliation journey one step at a time
ACU’s Indigenous Leadership Circle (ILC) — an idea brought forward by employees — is a groundbreaking initiative that serves as an example for other organizations looking to support their reconciliation…
ACU Employee Spotlight: Getting to know Brian McIvor
The ACU Employee Spotlight series features some of the many people that work at the credit union, highlighting how their unique roles help members and the community every day. In…
New team takes ACU Pride to the next level
For 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies worldwide, June is Pride month—a time for celebration, reflection, recognition and cooperation to honour inclusion and the freedom to be yourself. Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community…
Money tips
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better
Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…
Manitoba mortgage FAQs answered
Manitoba’s hot housing market continues its upward trajectory, with sales increasing 10.9% in the first 11 months of 2024. In November alone, home sales jumped 20.3% over the same period…
How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
Business growth
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative
Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.
How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
Qualico and ACU partner to build sustainable communities
With over 70 years of history in Manitoba, Qualico is a trusted provincial institution. And though Qualico’s business spans the country, its condominium division, StreetSide, has quite a presence in…
Community stories
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union
Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative
Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.
Walk This Way: How United Way Winnipeg is making a difference
The annual event raises funds for Manitobans in need. “Walk This Way is a fun, inclusive and meaningful way to show our community how far we can go when we…