Westerly Community Credit Union has been selected for the 2013 Rhode Island Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC).
Each year the SBIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that Rhode Island is renowned for.
Westerly Community Credit Union has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by SBIEC marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.
As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year-long immersion in the business climate of Rhode Island.
About Westerly Community Credit Union
Since inception in 1948, the Westerly Community Credit Union has evolved from 23 members with $169.25 in total share savings account deposits into a full-service $222 million dollar financial institution with over 15,800 members. The credit union is comprised of 4 branches in Rhode Island. The Westerly Community Credit Union staff and board of directors are dedicated to serving their local communities, organizations and schools by offering products and services that help their members achieve financial success.
Membership is currently available to anyone who works or lives in RI or New London County, CT and opens a Share Savings Account with $5.00. For more information, please contact Westerly Community Credit Union at 401-596-7000 or visit their website at
www.westerlyccu.com.
