JACKSON, Mich.–American 1 Credit Union has donated $5,000 to Lenawee Now.
American 1 CU said Lenawee Now's initiative complements its dedication to small business economic development. Lenawee Now’s mission is to create economic opportunities in Lenawee County, and it offers workforce development and entrepreneurial programs to local business owners and leaders.
The organization fosters collaborative problem-solving and prepares the economy to overcome new challenges, the CU added.
American 1 Credit Union said it offers competitive business checking, savings, and microloans of up to $50,000, allowing entrepreneurs to start, grow, or sustain their businesses. Still, it noted its dedication to small business expansion goes further than that. Recently, Lean Rocket LOCAL, a program that American 1 Credit Union has partnered with in Jackson County, expanded into Lenawee and Hillsdale County. The program mentors entrepreneurs in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale County through completing a rigorous entrepreneurial course. The guidance helps them create a business plan that can be used in helping them obtain lending to launch their business.
“We are excited to support Lenawee Now and their mission of building economic opportunity in Lenawee County,” Martha Fuerstenau, president/CEO of American 1 Credit Union, said in a statement. “With our mission to promote financial wellness in the communities we serve, our partnership will bolster the economic future of Lenawee County.”