Business and Community Development
As a Community Development Financial Institution, we are dedicated to empowering and educating communities to achieve their financial goals.
Creating your path to financial success
Free on-site financial seminars and tabling events
Access to free financial education tools
Free 1-on-1 financial counseling with a credit union certified financial counselor.
SkyPoint Cares
Designed to reach all sectors of our community.
SkyPoint at Work
Our practice of “We Make Banking Simple” does some of its best work within our community’s many corporations and small businesses.
At SkyPoint, we acknowledge that our community partners are unique, and through SkyPoint At Work, we work with them to provide tailor-made partnership programs that help employees succeed.
SkyPoint Connect
SkyPoint Connect exists to capitalize on local community outreach and financial support. If your business is looking to expand, enhance, develop, modernize, or simply learn, check out SkyPoint Connect. It can offer the financial tools and expertise to help you succeed.
At SkyPoint, we recognize that mom-and-pop shops, local gas stations, non-profits, and other “just ‘round the corner” places are the backbone of every community.
SkyPoint Serves
As a community-based credit union and members of the community, part of SkyPoint’s mission is to put our passion and energy to good use in the neighborhoods that surround us. SkyPoint Serves endeavors to deliver on this promise to our communities.
SkyPoint Thrive
SkyPoint Thrive endeavors to remove obstacles and provide tools to create more financially and professionally successful individuals. Moreover, we will initiate credit and financial services to underserved communities and populations in our footprint. These services will include our reliable rides and immigration loan programs, plus other initiatives that Make Banking Simple.
FAQ
What is a Community Development Financial Institution credit union?
A Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union is a specialized financial cooperative dedicated to providing financial services and support to underserved communities. These credit unions aim to foster economic development and financial inclusion by offering affordable loans, financial education, and other resources to low-income individuals, small businesses, and community organizations.
Is there a cost associated with the financial education seminars and tabling services?
No, these services are absolutely FREE!
Are you interested in a financial education seminar?
SkyPoint FCU is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). As such, one of our biggest objectives is to serve unbanked (no banking relationships) and underbanked (limited access to financial institutions) communities. We would love to partner with your organization for a financial seminar. Please send us an email using the Contact us button below. In the email, please include:
- Your name and title
- A brief description of your organization
- Whether you are interested in a virtual or in-person session (we encourage in-person sessions for maximum engagement, but offer the virtual option for flexibility)
- Three available dates and times for the seminar/please set aside at minimum a one-hour time block)
- The number of expected participants
- The financial topics you would like us to discuss
We are able to set a recurring weekly, biweekly, or monthly session if you are interested in more than one topic (most of our clients use this method!). We will follow up with you within 1-2 business days to confirm the details. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with your staff and the people you serve to increase financial wellness in our communities, while building brand awareness around the benefits of a SkyPoint membership.
What is the role of the SkyPoint FCU Business and Community Development Team?
As, the SkyPoint FCU Business and Community Development Team, our passion lies in equipping communities with knowledge, tools, and resources to support short-term and long-term financial success, provided through hour to 1 ½-hour education seminars focused on:
- Financial Wellness 101
- Credit-Building
- Homeownership
- Entrepreneurship
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Investing
- and more!
We can also add a financial wellness component to your organization’s new hire orientation, awareness fair, or community festival, etc. through our tabling events. We provide fun giveaways, product brochures, and we take on-site digital membership applications!
Are you interested in having a a tabling event or seminar?
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