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2020 News and Events
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December 1, 2020
BCU Receives $15,000 Grant from the FHLBC's Targeted Impact Fund
In light of economic challenges, BCU continues to find ways to provide COVID-related financial-relief to our community business members most impacted in 2020.
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October 7, 2020
BCU announced the election of William (Bill) F. Costa to its board of directors.
BCU announced the election of William (Bill) F. Costa to its board of directors.
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October 1, 2020
BCU Update from Mike Valentine, President & CEO
2020 has presented all of us with challenges beyond our imagination. At no point in this year has the message “we’re in this together” felt more meaningful than it does right now.
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September 18, 2020
BCU Awards Over $75,000 In Scholarships To College Bound High School Seniors
BCU Awards Over $75,000 In Scholarships To College Bound High School Seniors. In these challenging times, BCU proved its commitment to celebrating graduating high school seniors is stronger than ever, providing 30 scholarships in the total of $78,500 – the Credit Union’s biggest return yet.
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September 17, 2020
Thomas Hodson Retires From BCU Board of Directors After Four Decades of Service
Thomas Hodson Retires From BCU Board of Directors After Four Decades of Service
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September 9, 2020
BCU Delivers Successful Intern Program During Global Pandemic
BCU Delivers Successful Intern Program During Global Pandemic
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July 1, 2020
BCU Named #1 Credit Union in Illinois and #5 in Minnesota by Forbes
For the second consecutive year, BCU has been named to the annual Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions, ranking #1 in Illinois and #5 in Minnesota for 2020.
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June 19, 2020
Stronger Together
GFCU Member Vote Passes to Merge with BCU.
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April 13, 2020
BCU Rises To Challenge
Committing Over $9.5 Million of Relief in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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2019 News and Events
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December 10, 2019
BCU Member Wins Once-in-a-Lifetime Shopping Spree in Credit Union Magic Minute™
A lucky BCU member
enjoyed a “grab-all-you-can-in-60-seconds” shopping cart dash
through a warehouse filled with free, high-end merchandise as
part of the Credit Union Magic Minute™.
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December 1, 2019
TRENDING TOPIC: Is a Side Hustle Worth It?
Real BCU Employees. Real Life Advice.
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December 1, 2019
BCU Selected as Future Branches Innovator Finalist for Outstanding Branch Design
Worldwide Business Research (WBR), the world’s leading producer of B2B focused marketing events, has honored BCU with an inaugural Future Branches Innovator Award for Outstanding Branch Design at the annual conference in Austin, TX.
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November 22, 2019
Merger Planned for GEICO Federal Credit Union (GFCU) and Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Nationwide credit unions, GEICO Federal Credit Union (GFCU), a $138 million credit union headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD, and Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a $3.8 billion credit union headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, have announced their intent to merge, pending regulatory and member approvals. If approved, the combined credit union would serve more than 285,000 members across the US and Puerto Rico. The merger makes BCU the 55th largest credit union in the US.
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November 1, 2019
Jim Block Appointed BCU Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Previously serving as senior vice president and chief lending officer,
Block’s expertise in operational excellence has been a driving force
in providing extraordinary service to Credit Union members.
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October 21, 2019
BCU Receives CUNA Council Award for Excellence in Operations and Member Experience
The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association
(CUNA) Operations and Member Experience Council at the
Council’s 22nd annual conference in Chicago, IL.
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September 4, 2019
Al Nietzel, Corporate Executive, Elected to BCU Board of Directors
Al is a welcome addition to the board,
bringing with him over three decades of extensive domestic and
international experience across multiple industries.
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September 3, 2019
BCU Awards $35,000 in Scholarships to College Bound High School Seniors
In alignment with its promise to empower financial freedom, BCU has awarded 21 scholarships to its brightest college-bound high school seniors.
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August 26, 2019
Filene's Newest Centers of Excellence Address the Evolving Needs of Consumers and Credit Unions
Credit unions, now more than ever, have the power to significantly improve their members financial well-being.
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August 19, 2019
BCU Helps Fund a Bright Future
BCU, in partnership with Student Choice, has awarded a special $1,000 scholarship to local Vernon Hills high school student, Nicolas Beaumont, for his Innovation Fair entry.
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August 6, 2019
Lisa Baron Appointed BCU Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources
Previously serving as senior vice president of human resources and talent management, Baron’s stellar experience is a driving force in providing extraordinary service to Credit Union members.
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July 10, 2019
BCU Grows Puerto Rico Operations with New Bianca Facility
Located on the west end of the island, the new Bianca facility is part of the Credit Union’s larger strategy to expand back-office support in Puerto Rico.
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July 2, 2019
Betty Larson Joins BCU Board of Directors
Larson first learned about the value BCU offers the employees and families of great
companies in 2001 when she was a human resources director with Baxter
International.
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July 1, 2019
BCU Earns Silver MAC Award for Financial 5K Giveaway Campaign
The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) has honored BCU with a silver award in recognition of its innovative financial education efforts in the Business Development category at the annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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June 28, 2019
Computerworld Names BCU to 2019 List of Best Places to Work in IT
IDG’s Computerworld has announced BCU as the number 10 small-size organization on its list of 2019 Best Places to Work in IT.
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June 26, 2019
The Best Banks And Credit Unions In Every State 2019
BCU has been named to the Forbes® Best-In-State Credit Unions.
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May 1, 2019
BCU Earns CUNA Excellence Award for Culture of Belonging
The CUNA HR and Organizational Development Council recognized BCU for its Excellence in Employee Engagement at its 25th annual conference in Anaheim, California.
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March 1, 2019
BCU Scholarship Recipient Finds Passion Through Camp Kesem
“Here Today For Your Tomorrow” - a promise made by the Credit Union and echoed in a partnership with Camp Kesem.
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March 1, 2019
Margot Feldman Kaplan Retired BCU Chair Paves Way to a Bright Financial Future
BCU announced the retirement of esteemed board member Margot Feldman Kaplan at the Credit Union’s annual board meeting on March 20, 2019.
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2018 News and Events
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December 7, 2018
BCU Employee Volunteers Give Back
158 boxes containing 34,128 meals will feed 93 children for a year – thanks to the efforts of BCU employee volunteers.
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November 2, 2018
BCU Named Top 100 Workplace for Sixth Year by Chicago Tribune
The Top 100 Workplaces recognizes the most dynamic and innovative organizations to work for in the Chicago area, as determined by its employees.
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October 1, 2018
PowerPlus Checking Rewards Members with Enhanced Benefits
More Power. More Plus!
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October 1, 2018
Jose Cajigas Honored as a 2018 Credit Union Rock Star
Jose Cajigas, General Manager and Vice President of Puerto Rico Operations at BCU has been recognized by CUNA’s Credit Union Magazine as one of its 2018 Credit Union Rock Stars.
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September 1, 2018
BCU Recognized as Industry Leader with CUNA Excellence in Technology Award
The CUNA Technology Council honored BCU’s Operations team with the Excellence in Technology Award, Best of Show, at the annual conference in San Francisco, California.
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September 1, 2018
BCU Awards 22 Scholarships to College-Bound High School Seniors
As part of its ongoing commitment to serving members, BCU has granted 22 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate the core values of the Credit Union.
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June 20, 2018
BCU Welcomes New Board Members with Combined Four Decades of Experience
Together, Christine Fleming of Baxter International and Brett Craig of Target hold almost four decades of industry experience.
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June 12, 2018
Chuck Thurman Retires from BCU Board of Directors After 27 Years
BCU announced the retirement of Charles (Chuck) Thurman, whose service on its board of directors spanned more than two decades.
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April 1, 2018
Refreshed and Refined
BCU delights members with re-imagined brand.
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January 8, 2018
Three Months after Maria, Spirit of BCU Employees in Puerto Rico Continues to Inspire
In the face of the most devastating natural disaster in the Credit Union’s 36 year history, an inspirational story of the human spirit would emerge on the shoulders of an incredible employee culture.
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