Giving back to the community is an obligation. Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union believes it is a priority to give back to the communities where we do business while focusing on our members and their needs. Through programs like our Green Loans and Feel Good Checking non-profit partnerships, SMCU seeks to achieve a greater good through responsible corporate citizenship.
Are you a business professional interested in enhancing your leadership skills while helping to prepare the next generation for the working world? If so, SMCU and Washington Business Week (WBW) may have just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This summer SMCU will be sponsoring one person to be a Company Advisor at one of… (keep reading)
SMCU is present on several social media channels where we demonstrate the 7 Cooperative Principles. We provide financial education, show support for fellow co-ops and causes in the Seattle area, and share information about anything from current promotions to community events. We also like to keep in touch with all of our members. Join us… (keep reading)
You wake up on Monday morning to the persistent beeping of your phone alarm. You hit snooze a few times, then check your Facebook notifications before getting ready for the day. During your morning commute on the bus, you listen to music on your iPod while reading on your Kindle. When you get to work,… (keep reading)
Ten or twenty years ago, what did you think transportation in the year 2013 would be like? We might not have flying cars or teleportation devices, but we do have high-tech, fuel-efficient vehicles to help keep our Pacific Northwest air fresh and clean. Some of the most popular hybrid-electric cars released this year reach up… (keep reading)
April is Green Month at SMCU, and we’re encouraging all of our members to cut down on environmental impact. It goes without saying that eStatements are more environmentally friendly than paper statements. No trees, no electricity-heavy paper production processes, and no discarded statements mistakenly placed in the trash (or even recycled, which uses electricity). The… (keep reading)
If you have a box of sensitive documents you’ve been meaning to throw away, or a file cabinet full of paperwork you need to get rid of, SMCU can help. We’re partnering with Shred-It to host a Shred Day from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, April 13 at the Georgetown, Northgate, and Lynnwood branches. Bring… (keep reading)
Our partners at Seattle Tilth are kicking off the spring gardening season in style with their Edible Plant Sale. In addition to shopping the huge selection of organically, sustainably, and locally grown veggies, you can also purchase seeds, supplies, fruit trees, and more. When: Saturday, March 16 from 9am to 3pm Where: Pacific Market Center… (keep reading)