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Thousands Celebrate Local Cooperatives With Summit Credit Union

October 9, 2018 Madison-based credit union showcases area co-ops off Capitol SquareMADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union’s eighth annual Co-op Connection took place over the weekend on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., right next to the farmers’ market. Nearly 4,000 residents attended the free event, which celebrates cooperatives from across the state.“We were thrilled so many people joined us at our Co-op Connection event this year,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “Co-ops offer a business model of local ownership and an investment in their communities. Making that kind of an impact is the beauty of cooperatives, and we’re proud to help our neighbors learn more about them at Co-op Connection.”Co-op Connection began as a way to celebrate cooperatives, and how they benefit local communities and economies. The gathering provides an opportunity not only for participants to embrace the cooperatives in their community, but also for the cooperatives themselves to work together and develop lasting relationships.This year’s attendees enjoyed family-fun activities, product samples from participating co-ops and prize drawings. For more information, visit: .The event was hosted by Summit Credit Union and sponsored in part by CUNA Mutual Group, UW Center for Cooperatives and Wisconsin Credit Union League, among others. Local cooperatives that participated included Organic Valley, Willy Street Co-op and REI-Madison. You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union shares simple ways to spot imposter scams, recognize warning signs and protect your money and personal information... Summit Credit Union earns a 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplace award for its strong leadership, employee experience and workplace culture... Summit Credit Union invests $1 million in the Live Local Development Fund to expand attainable housing in Jefferson County... Summit Credit Union retains its ranking as Wisconsin's #1 mortgage lender, helping more members achieve homeownership... Summit and TriUnity Foundation offer grants up to $10,000 for members facing terminal or life-threatening illness... Forbes named Summit Credit Union Wisconsin’s #1 credit union and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026... 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...