As we all focus on moving Michigan towards a positive financial future, now’s the perfect time to share Co-op Services Credit Union with friends and family. Co-op is a member-owned local cooperative and every dollar we keep here in Michigan is a dollar that helps us all. So why not refer your friends and keep their money local? Not only will you help the Michigan economy, but you’ll also get $25* for each new member you refer.

Did you know most members join the credit union via referrals? It’s true. In fact, referrals have been responsible for a good share of our growth throughout the years. But can a simple referral really help our economy? Yes, because Co-op is a local financial cooperative you’re helping to put money into our local economy with each new membership. Plus, membership growth is key to providing great products and services you won’t always find at other financial institutions. So we’ll all benefit from the continued growth, including Michigan’s economy.

Want to help ensure your referrals become new members? It’s simple. Just be armed with the facts. You can begin by pointing out that a credit union is just like a bank, only better! Unlike a bank, we’re non-profit and that means you get better interest rates, lower fees and reduced cost products and services. Our rates beat the national averages, our fees are kept low because we’re non-profit, and we actually have money to lend—all important factors that help strengthen Michigan’s economy too! That’s what we mean when we say, Banking, the Credit Union Way!”

Membership at Co-op Services Credit Union also offers a lot of other great economy-boosting benefits like:

Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to become members and help support Michigan’s growth. Just pass along the coupon and have them present it when they open an account. You’ll be doing our local economy a favor. And in return, you’ll be getting $25 for each referral.

Hurry, offer expires May 31, 2010!