decisions about products, services and community development, the management team listens to its members and factors in the unique needs of the larger community. Recently, member feedback led to a decision to upgrade systems and technology to improve functionality and streamline the user experience. Changes are being rolled out this spring and include a refresh of the company’s website, mobile app and online banking systems. “We will still offer the same great service with a new look and feel to modernize the experience for our members,” says Marketing & Project Manager Shannon Kennedy. A new logo preceded these changes last fall. Its modern design reflects CCU’s growth and future- forward thinking, but also its cooperative spirit and commitment to community values. These values are personified in its CEO, Sarah Millar, who has been with CCU for over 40 years and held just about every job in the company. “She is a pillar and advocate for our members and the wider community; a driving force who has allowed us to grow and continue our service to our community,” notes Kennedy.
“We re-invest back into the community constantly, it’s such a great feeling to give back directly to our friends and neighbours!”
In winning the award, Millar talked about her love of the Summerside community and desire to continue working to make it an even better place to call home. Her vision is shared by the entire team at Consolidated Credit Union. “We are encouraged to get involved not only to represent the credit union but also to support the causes that are important to us and make a difference in the community,” says Kennedy. The beneficiaries of CCU are many. As a lead sponsor of Coldest Night of the Year, the CCU team works annually to raise money for the LifeHouse Emergency Shelter. Through their Each One, Teach One program, they also offer free financial literacy classes for residents of the shelter and the wider community, both online and in-person. Scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary education are another way that CCU gives back, along with its support of sports teams, arts organizations, and community events and projects. “We re-invest back into the community constantly,” says Kennedy. “It’s such a great feeling to give back directly to our friends and neighbours!”
- Shannon Kennedy
▲ (L-R): Ann Ellis, Pam Bernard, Karen Gallant, Judy Martin
▲ (L-R): Lucy Zhang, Stephen Boyd, Amanda Murphy
Her leadership and commitment were
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recognized in 2024 with the Summerside Chamber of Commerce ADL Lifetime Business Award.
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