WASHINGTON, D.C. – At America’s Credit Unions premiere advocacy event, Governmental Affairs Conference, Board Chair Patrick Pierce, President and CEO of City & County Credit Union, announced the organization’s $2 million investment to modernize Credit Union House in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The modernization project is intended to re-establish the well-known entity as a gathering place for the credit union industry, constituents, and Members of Congress and support advocacy efforts. In addition to the investment, America’s Credit Unions now has a voting seat on the Credit Union House Board of Directors.

Pierce presented the investment to Credit Union House Board Chair and GoWest Credit Union League President/CEO Troy Stang, who shared that more than $5 million has been invested to date by credit unions, leagues, and other industry partners. Stang provided a high-level progress report of the project – from the brand refresh to the event space features, coordination, and software solutions – to the record breaking 6,000 plus credit union advocates in attendance.

“For more than two decades, Credit Union House has welcomed credit union advocates from across the country to Washington, embracing the hospitality and relationship-building spirit that the industry exemplifies,” said Patrick Pierce, America’s Credit Unions Board of Directors Chair. “I am proud of all that has been accomplished since its opening in 2001, showcasing the credit union difference to influential policymakers, but it is time to move our gathering place into the future and appropriately reflect where our movement is headed. Thank you to our partners in this mission and to all of those who are helping make this a premiere hub for credit union advocacy to continue in our nation’s capital.”

"The Credit Union House is a powerful symbol of our movement’s strength and collaboration, and its modernization would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our donors,” said Troy Stang, GoWest Credit Union Association President/CEO. “This support ensures this space remains a premier hub for advocacy, connection, and impact in Washington, D.C. On behalf of the entire credit union community, thank you for investing in the future of our movement and the people we serve."

Each year, Credit Union House hosts thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world. It is a true testament to the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement and the power of advocacy.

Credit Union House exists to meet the needs of the members of the credit union community while they are in Washington, D.C. It is a world class, fully-equipped events facility where the credit union community can host Members of Congress as well as various other leaders and groups.

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