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Voices of Experience: Celebrating Commitment at PACU
As we near the close of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s 75th anniversary, there’s no better way to honor this milestone than by highlighting the voices of our longest-tenured employees. These individuals embody the commitment, resilience and sense of belonging that PACU has fostered for decades. Many professionals today switch jobs or careers multiple times throughout their…
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PACU’s Friendsgiving Presentation on Native American History
In the spirit of camaraderie and giving thanks, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hosted its annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7. The celebration included good food, fellowship with colleagues and a presentation on the history and influential figures in Native American History. Thanksgiving is a great time to show gratitude, but it’s also a time…
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Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, Meet Debi
When Debi Conway is not feeling the wind in her hair on the back of a motorcycle, she’s serving her community as a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, helping members achieve their financial dreams and overcome hardships. Debi has worked in financial institutions for over 40 years, so she knows a thing or two about…
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‘Tis the Season to Be the Difference
Knowing you can Be the Difference and make someone’s world a little brighter makes the holiday season even more magical. This year, the PACU Foundation’s Fourth Annual Holiday Giving Campaign invites you to be a part of that magic. Your gift can mean many things. It can mean a single mom in the Triad finds…
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Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, Meet April
Get to know April Young, one of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s newest Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors. April manages the University Branch at PACU and has been with the company for over 23 years. She started her career at a different financial institution but later transitioned to PACU because she sought a more personable work…
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Celebrating International Credit Union Day
On October 17, 2024, credit unions worldwide will come together to celebrate International Credit Union Day®. This year’s theme, One World Through Cooperative Finance, highlights credit unions’ unique role in making financial services accessible to everyone. At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, we’ve lived this mission for the last 75 years. What began as a small cooperative in…
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Simply Service® Day 2024
In the spirit of Simply Service®, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union employees rolled up their sleeves and got to work at eight different service-oriented organizations on October 14, also known at PACU as Simply Service® Day. While other financial institutions were closed for Columbus or Indigenous Peoples Day, PACU employees put into action our purpose statement,…
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Piedmont Advantage Credit Union Marks 75 Years of Service
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union marks 75 years of service with special recognitions and a vision for the future WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (September 25, 2024) – Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) celebrated its 75th Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, commemorating its long history of service while outlining a vision for future growth. President & CEO Dion Williams, Chairman of…
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Candice Champe becomes VP of Innovation
Candice Champe becomes VP of Innovation Piedmont Advantage Credit Union promotes Candice Champe to Vice President of Innovation. In this newly-created position, Champe becomes an integral part of PACU’s senior leadership team to further PACU’s strategic efforts to advance its unique blend of personalized service with self-service digital offerings. Champe has been a major contributor…
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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.