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More Than 1,200 Celebrate Cooperatives With Summit Credit Union

October 8, 2021 Madison-based financial cooperative highlights local co-ops with celebrationMADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union’s tenth Co-op Connection took place over the weekend on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, next to the Dane County farmers’ market. More than 1,200 attendees took part in the free event, which celebrates cooperatives from across the state.“Co-operatives have a proud history in Wisconsin,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We are honored to sponsor the Co-op Connection event again this year and gather area co-ops to tell our stories of impact and investment in our communities.”Co-op Connection not only allows participants to discover and learn about cooperatives in their community, but also provides an opportunity for the co-ops to develop strong and lasting relationships with one another.The event offers a variety of family-fun activities, prize drawings and samples from participating co-ops.The event was hosted by Summit Credit Union and sponsored by the Willy Street Co‐op, The Wisconsin Credit Union League, The National Credit Union Foundation, and Roots4change Co‐op/Cooperativa Raíces para el Cambio. You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity... Summit Credit Union earns the #1 national Return of the Member ranking again, highlighting its strong member value and financial impact...