Inclusiv Credit Unions

08/28/2026

At our Midwest Regional Convening, we’re going out into the Madison, WI community and you’re invited. On Monday, September 28 join us at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and explore how innovative, community-based housing organizations are advancing affordable homeownership, neighborhood revitalization, and long-term economic stability across the Midwest. The visit includes a tour of the Habitat ReStore of Dane County on site. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Z36050ZGF6K

08/27/2026

Exciting news from Arizona!

Earlier this month, Inclusiv and NLCUP member credit unions came together to officially form the new Inclusiv-Juntos Avanzamos/NLCUP Arizona Chapter!

This marks the fourth local chapter established through the longstanding collaboration between Inclusiv and NLCUP, strengthening a growing network of credit union leaders committed to advancing financial inclusion for Hispanic and immigrant communities.

The new chapter was constituted by Robin Romano and Tomas Rivas from MariSol Federal Credit Union, Jessica Martinez and Maria Thorsen from Credit Union West, and Alex Mangione from Global Credit Union.

Tomas Rivas of MariSol FCU was selected as Chapter President, and Jessica Martínez from Credit Union West as Vice President. Congratulations to Tomas and Jessica as they take on these new leadership roles!

A special shout-out and our appreciation to NLCUP for their continued partnership and for helping organize and grow these local chapters. Together, we’re building stronger connections among credit union leaders and expanding the reach of the Juntos Avanzamos network.

Interested in creating a Juntos Avanzamos/NLCUP Chapter in your state or region? We’d love to hear from you!

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08/26/2026

August is Black Business Month, and we’re proud to spotlight Inclusiv Business Forward participant Pantora Bridal.

Founded in 2009 in Brooklyn, New York, by Jamaican American fashion designer Andrea Pitter, Pantora has grown from a small local business into a nationally recognized brand.

Raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, by Jamaican immigrant parents, Pitter studied at the High School of Fashion Industries and the Fashion Institute of Technology before launching Pantora Bridal. Her mission was to create inclusive bridal designs for Black women and others who have traditionally been overlooked by the wedding industry.

With support from Inclusiv Business Forward through Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, Pantora expanded its reach and impact, demonstrating the power of community-based financing to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

This Black Business Month, we celebrate Pantora’s inspiring journey and the resilience, creativity, and innovation of Black-owned businesses across the country.

Learn more about Inclusiv Business Forward and how we’re supporting small businesses with access to capital.

🔗https://inclusiv.org/bizforward

08/26/2026

Don’t Miss Inclusiv Learning Center Early Bird Discounts!
By taking Inclusiv’s instructor-led courses, credit union professionals can learn new skills to help increase the impact of their credit union and better serve their members.

Register now to receive 25% off tuition on two upcoming virtual, instructor-led courses:

Starts 9/30: Small Business Capital Initiative
This course supports credit unions to establish and scale impactful business lending programs that expand their lending capacity and better serve their communities. (code SBCI26 for discount until 9/4)

Starts 10/5: Building & Managing Strong Financial Coaching Programs
This highly interactive, cohort-based virtual training program that helps Community Development Credit Unions design and implement strong, mission-aligned financial coaching programs. (code COACH26 for discount until 9/18)

Learn more about these courses: https://training.inclusiv.org
Questions? Email Inclusiv at [email protected]

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

Last week, Inclusiv, in partnership with ACUSi and Sixth Avenue Baptist Federal Credit Union, hosted Transforming Communities: A Southern Regional Financial Empowerment Roundtable in Birmingham, AL. Held in conjunction with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund 59th Annual Meeting, over 30 people convened at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church to discuss strategies to advance financial education and empower communities across the South.

Inclusiv member credit unions, Federation of Greene County Employees (FOGCE) FCU and Hope Credit Union highlighted how they are supporting communities, including strategic partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to host financial education workshops for students and initiatives to support small business owners. Additionally, special thanks to Operation HOPE, Inc. for providing members with an overview of their programs and services.

Attendance more than doubled since last year's Roundtable, which is evidence of the tremendous impact our CDCU member credit unions have in low- and moderate-income communities and of having space to share strategies on how our institutions are transforming communities across the South.

08/19/2026

Thinking about financing your small business? Understanding what credit unions look for can help you prepare before you apply.

Your credit score is only one part of the picture. Credit unions may also consider your business’s cash flow, financial records, how you plan to use the funds, and your ability to repay the loan.

Through Inclusiv Business Forward, eligible New York small businesses are connected with participating community development credit unions offering financing to support their business goals.

Get informed. Get prepared. Know your financing options.

Learn more at: https://inclusiv.org/bizforward

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

08/13/2026

We’re at the Queens Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Fair in East Flushing! 📍

Stop by and learn more about Inclusiv Business Forward and financing opportunities available to help support your business.

We’ll be here until 6 PM — come say hi and connect with us! 👋