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Employee Appreciation Day 2025
Employee Appreciation Day Through the Decades At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, teamwork isn’t just something we talk about. It’s what sets us apart. Our employees collaborate, support each other and go the extra mile for our members better than anywhere else. That’s why Employee Appreciation Day is all about celebrating them. This year, on Friday,…
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Celebrating Black Credit Union Trailblazers
As we honor those who paved the way and look toward future growth, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union aims to highlight the historic black pioneers of credit unions while applying our cooperative principles to better serve and represent our communities. In the early 1900s, many black community leaders established credit unions to help farmers and urban…
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2025 Simply Service Award
Congratulations to Member Experience Advisor Elia Gonzalez on earning our highest annual honor, this year’s Simply Service® Award. She is known for her attention to detail, reliability and unwavering respect for our members and teammates. She greets everyone with an infectious smile and graciousness. Pictured with Elia is our President & CEO Dion Williams. Elia’s recognition…
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PACU Day’s Special Guest Highlights the Science of Play and Purpose of Life
At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s annual PACU Day event, held each year on President’s Day, credit union employees gather for a day dedicated to professional growth and hearing directly from leadership on the state of the credit union. A highlight of the day was a presentation from a special guest, Dr. Meredith Adams, MD, MS, FASA, FAMIA, a…
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PACU Team Finds Their Joy at All-Day Team-Building Event
On Presidents’ Day, a holiday that honors leadership and collaboration, PACU employees found their joy and came together to receive updates on the credit union at the all-day event. Attendees listened to highlights for 2024 and explored new programs, ideas and growth opportunities for 2025 during our annual PACU Day. Many financial institutions, particularly credit…
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PACU Member Relationship Team Celebrates Fundraising Success
What better way to honor great fundraising accomplishments than with donuts and special prizes awarded to outstanding PACU team members for their exceptional contributions? In recognition of the PACU Member Relationship Team (MRT), who raised the most money during the PACU Foundation’s Annual Holiday Giving Campaign, the MRT celebrated their achievements at their regular meeting.…
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Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, Meet Maleia
With almost 15 years of working in a credit union under Maleia Brown’s belt, she knows how to help members with whatever financial issues or obstacles they face. Maleia is now the branch manager of PACU’s Advantage Way location. She started working at a credit union in Winston-Salem while at Winston-Salem State University. Once her…
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Small Acts, Big Impact: Celebrate the Season of Giving
As the PACU Foundation’s Annual Holiday Giving Campaign nears its end, we reflect on the many small acts of kindness and generosity from our members, employees and neighbors this year. The $10 donation you made at your local PACU branch allowed a displaced father in Western N.C. to buy dinner that evening. The $5 bill…
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PACU Lending Hosts Toy Drive for Winston-Salem’s Police and Fire
In the spirit of holiday giving, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s Lending Department organized a toy drive for the Winston-Salem Police and Fire departments. Lisa Davis, a lending underwriter, came up with the idea to do a toy drive when the department’s team members discussed their plans for the office Christmas decorating contest. They decided…
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Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and founded in 1949 within the aviation industry, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) serves member-owners, who reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one of the six counties it serves in North Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham.