Hamden CU Gifting $1,000s For 80th Anniversary

Press release from Connex Credit Union:

June 25, 2020

(June 25, 2020) – To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Connex Credit Union is inviting members to share how the credit union has helped them improve their financial lives. From now through July 31, members who submit a story highlighting how Connex helped them achieve their financial dreams will have the chance to appear in an upcoming advertising campaign and receive a $1,000 bonus.

“Since the day we were founded, Connex Credit Union has been committed to doing everything we can to improve the lives of our members,” said Carl Casper, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Connex Credit Union. “As we look back on 80 years of growth and innovation, we’re encouraging our members to help us bring this concept of customer advocacy to life by sharing how Connex helped make their financial dreams come true.”

To participate, members must submit a short essay or less than three-minute video detailing how Connex helped them reach financial goals such as eliminating debt, purchasing a dream home, earning a degree or comfortably retiring. Connex will feature up to five of the most inspiring stories in a special “80 Years of Fulfilling Dreams” advertising campaign. Anyone who is selected will then have a $1,000 bonus deposited it into their Connex Share Savings Account.
Complete details and a submission form are available at connexdreams.com. To be eligible, submissions must be received no later than July 31, 2020.

A Brief Overview of Connex’s History:
Connex Credit Union first launched on July 31, 1940, as a small company known as the New Haven Telephone Employees Federal Credit Union. Initially chartered to exclusively service SNET employees and their families, the credit union spent the next 60 years expanding its affiliations to more than 450 companies and organizations.

Despite this substantial growth, the credit union still was limited to only serving employees and family members of affiliated organizations. This eventually changed in December 2002 when it received approval to convert from a federal charter to a community-based state charter. As a result, anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield counties was now able to become a member. In June 2003, the then New England Financial Credit Union (SNEFCU) officially changed its name to Connex to reflect its new community-based focus and launch a new era for the credit union.

Over the last 80 years, a small 10-member organization has blossomed into a thriving community institution. With more than 60,000 members and assets reaching nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars, Connex is now one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions.
To learn more about Connex Credit Union, please visit connexcu.org.

About Connex Credit Union:
Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions serving more than 60,000 members at eight branches. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service credit union that offers members a full range of financial services and products. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield counties. For more information, please call 1-800-CR-UNION or visit connexcu.org.

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