WOODBURY, Minn.–Ideal Credit Union has been named “Best Credit Union in the East Metro” for the second year in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette newspaper. Ideal became the first credit union to operate in the community in its 164 years of existence when its Stillwater branch opened for business in December of 2016. Ideal has had a strong presence in the east metro for 92 years.
“We are grateful for this honor to be named ‘Best Credit Union in the East Metro’ for the second year in a row, and proud to be Stillwater’s first credit union, bringing a more contemporary approach to traditional banking,” said Ideal CU President/CEO Brian Sherrick. “We thank the community for its warm welcome and are excited to share the ‘ideal’ difference with those looking for friendly service and affordable financial solutions.”
Branch Manager Sarah Jaeger and her team deliver high standards of member service and financial knowledge, and work to build meaningful relationships with the people she and her staff serve. From December 2016 to April 2018, over 12% of Ideal Credit Union’s total new membership growth came from the Stillwater office. In addition, almost 10% in personal checking accounts and over 15% in business checking growth came from Stillwater. Close to 3,000 Ideal CU members live by the Stillwater location.