Earthmover Credit Union and Peoples Energy Credit Union (PECU) recently joined forces, increasing the financial power they can provide members. We’d like to officially welcome the members of PECU and share with you what it means to be an Earthmover.

First, we share the same values of “people helping people,” which means you can count on us to be there when you need us. We’re also out and about in the community, sponsoring events, supporting charities and holding fundraisers.

We offer exceptional convenience, such as online banking and bill pay, mobile banking and mobile deposit. That’s in addition to several full-service branches and multiple ATM and Co-Op Shared Branches to serve all your needs.

You’re now part of a community of nearly 30,000 members and an organization that’s ready to help you succeed in your financial journey. If you have questions, we’ve put together a Welcome Page to cover everything you’ll need to know about the merger. Of course, feel free to stop by any branch or contact us if there’s something we haven’t covered here for you.

With that said, welcome to Earthmover! We think you soon see why we say “With every move a step forward.”

This coming September, the Earthgivers crew is heating up the grills for a BBQ benefiting eight-year-old Axel Johnson of Montgomery. Axel was born severely affected by Cytomegalovirus (CMV) which negatively impacts his hearing, vision motor and brain functions. Thus far, and four surgeries later, doctors and his family are doing everything they can to improve Axel’s quality of life and provide him with every bit of opportunity. These surgeries are a necessary but tremendous financial cost to the family.

On Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4–6 p.m., visit the Earthmover Oswego branch at 2205 Baseline Road for delicious BBQ and sides. All sales go directly to benefit Axel and his family. Tickets for BBQ dinners can be purchased at all branch locations.

Being your financial advocate means we do more than just provide valuable products and stellar services. We’re also here to deliver sound advice to help you reach your ambitions. That’s why we created the Earthmover Momentum blog to keep your goals moving forward.

You’ll find all kinds of great topics to check out, from identity theft and the dangers of payday loans, to smart financial moves for college students, buying a home and even the cost of being a pet parent.

We’ll continue adding new topics throughout the year, so stay tuned!

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Have you heard about our Member Referral Program? It’s a way to earn yourself extra money while also helping your family, friends, neighbors and community.

To honor the fact that Earthmover Credit Union was chartered in 1958, we’re offering $58* to each member who refers a new member to us. Once the person you refer becomes a member, they’ll also receive $58*. Plus, we’re offering another $58* to go to one of three charitable organizations that we support each quarter—the choice is all yours. On top of that, one referring member will be randomly chosen every three months to reward $1,000 to their chosen local charity, compliments of Earthmover.

It’s easy to get things rolling and there is no limit to the number of people you refer, so start spreading the news. Refer 10 people and get $580*. Refer 20 and stack up $1,160*! All while helping others.

Refer someone today

*To qualify for the referral bonus the member making the referral must use the online referral form. The referred person must open a membership with Earthmover Credit Union with a share savings account and open at least one additional account within 30 days of the referral date. The referred new member’s accounts must remain open for at least 365 days. Bonuses will be awarded via deposit to share savings accounts up to 45-60 days after all criteria have been met and verified. In the event more than one member refers the same individual Earthmover Credit Union will award the bonus to the first member making the referral. Referred members must be new to Earthmover Credit Union. There is no limit to the number of referrals a member may submit. You must qualify for and establish membership at Earthmover Credit Union and be of legal contract age to apply. All accounts are subject to our normal approval process. Members and accounts must be in good standing and accounts must have recent account activity such as debit transactions credit card transactions direct deposit etc. to receive bonuses. Earthmover Credit Union rules and regulations apply. Members who have closed their Earthmover Credit Union within three months prior to being referred are not eligible. Fees can reduce earnings on the account. This offer is non-transferable and may be canceled without prior notice. We reserve the right to disqualify any referrals in circumstances where we reasonably believe they were not sent to us in good faith. Local non-profit donations will be paid once all criteria have been met and verified. Earthmover Credit Union reserves the right to terminate the program at any time revise program terms or refuse bonuses upon our discretion. Ask us for details. Cash incentive will be reported on IRS form 1099-INT.

Earthmover recently awarded four Teen Investment Program (TIP) College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to local high school students who will be headed off for continuing study programs next semester. The four winners included:

First place ($2,000): Jensen Coonradt from Aurora, who will be studying electrical engineering and computer science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Second place ($1,000): Joanna Oudyn from Yorkville, who will be studying linguistics at Moody Bible Institute.

Third place ($500): Ryan Walsh from Oswego, who will be studying mechanical engineering at University of Indianapolis.

Fourth place ($500): Ben Pavlick from Oswego, who will be studying mechanical engineering at Iowa State University.

The scholarships were awarded based on outstanding academics and an essay about what invention they wished had never been invented. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!

As a part of our efforts to not only serve our members but also the communities where they live, work and play, we regularly partner with non-profits and charitable agencies to help them continue their missions.

One effort we’re working with right now is the 3:11 Project , a non-profit organization that serves individuals struggling to provide basic necessities for themselves and their families. We’re helping them raise funds by holding a popcorn fundraiser.

The next time you’re in one of our branches, you can purchase a bag of popcorn from The Popcorn Store to assist people in need, while also treating yourself to a tasty snack. There are three kinds of flavors to choose from, including cheese, caramel or Windy City Chicago Style (a mix of cheese and caramel), priced at $9 per bag. Cash donations are also accepted and appreciated. Do good and feel good at the same time.

The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce recently held their Third Annual Celebration of Business Excellence at Loft 28 West in Aurora. At that gathering, they recognized Earthmover Credit Union with the 2024 Mid-Sized Business Excellence Award.

Earthmover was chosen because of several key projects, including updated financial resources for local businesses, our acquisition of Peoples Energy Credit Union, the remodeling of our branches and for being an active part of the Aurora business community.

One program highlighted in the presentation was the launch of our updated Employer Partner Program, CORE, which offers free financial guidance and resources to help our Employer Partners grow.

We couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work our team members have put into building relationships with our community. When local businesses flourish, we all benefit.