If you live in or near Seattle, you know that our city has a vibrant art scene. From the multitude of art museums to the thriving local music scene, there’s no doubt that art holds a special place here. That’s why last year, Starbucks, KEXP, and Seattle Theatre Group launched a series of quarterly benefit… (keep reading)
For the last four weeks, we’ve been on the hunt for our 2013 Feel Good Checking partners. More than 50 non-profit organizations were nominated by members of our community. SMCU reviewed each one of the nominees and created a list of 21 finalists, who went before a public vote to determine the winners. In each… (keep reading)
Over the past few weeks, you have nominated more than 50 amazing local non-profits. After reviewing all of these incredible organizations, we have chosen 21 finalists, including our current partners who are up for re-election, to be in the running to become one of SMCU’s seven 2013 Feel Good Checking® partners. To choose the finalists, we… (keep reading)
You’ve probably heard all the “big banks are bad; switch to a credit union” hype, but do you know why credit unions are better for consumers? In light of the second annual Bank Transfer Day coming up, let’s review the differences between banks and credit unions and why you should switch. Banks are for profit.… (keep reading)
Here at SMCU, giving back to the community we serve is more than just a goal; we make it a priority. One way we give back is through Feel Good Checking™. For every Feel Good Checking account opened, we donate $20 to one of our seven non-profit community partners, who are chosen each year by… (keep reading)
Seattle Tilth, one of our Feel Good Checking partners, is hosting its 25th Annual Harvest Fair on September 8th. This free event includes workshops, demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages that educate the community on creating a healthy local food system. Supporting local farms is a great way to fuel our local economy and… (keep reading)
This year’s SMCU-sponsored professional, Jan Wanot, attended Washington Business Week at Western Washington University as a “Company Advisor.” In this role, Jan guided a student team through an interactive, real-world business simulation, helping them to develop leadership skills. Below is a photo of Jan with his team of ten students: