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Greater Nevada Credit Union Facilitates $300,000 in Grants to Support Housing Efforts in Northern Nevada
Through GNCU’s sponsorship, Eddy House, Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada, and Reno Housing Authority each received $100,000 grants.
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Financial Wellness and Community Health: Greater Nevada Credit Union and Local Experts Highlight the Connection and Solutions
The University of Nevada, Reno and GNCU recently hosted a panel to examine the connection between financial stability and overall health.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Cannabis Banking Program Named ‘a Game-Changer for Dispensaries’ by Northern Nevada Business Weekly
GNCU transforms Nevada’s cannabis industry with a banking program, easing business transactions and increasing operational efficiencies for cannabis-related businesses.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins The Record-Courier’s 2024 Best of Carson Valley Award
GNCU is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Bank/Credit Union category, which has made us the winner for ten years in a row! Greater Nevada Mortgage, GNCU’s home lending subsidiary, was honored with second place in the Best Mortgage Lender category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Reno News & Review’s 2024 Best of Northern Nevada Award
GNCU is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Bank and Best Credit Union categories, which has made us the winner for two years in a row for both!
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Nevada Appeal’s 2024 Best of Carson City Award
GNCU is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Financial Institution category, which has made us the winner for three years in a row, and second place in the Most Philanthropic Business category! Greater Nevada Mortgage, GNCU’s home lending subsidiary, was honored with second place in the Best Mortgage Company category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Community Impact Manager Shares Advice on Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
GNCU’s Community Impact Manager, Michelle Hale, was recently featured in a news segment on Fox 11 Reno, where she shared some tips with viewers on how to save on back-to-school shopping.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Donates $289,000 Across 37 Organizations in Nevada
GNCU has announced the recipients of its first Live Greater Grant program. This year, $289,000 was awarded across 37 community organizations.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Marks 75th Anniversary With $75,000 in Scholarships
GNCU awarded $75,000 in scholarships to 37 individuals pursuing their undergraduate, technical or trade school education goals.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Reno Gazette-Journal’s 2024 Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards
GNCU is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Credit Union category, which has made us the winner for four years in a row!
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Chief Technology Officer Gives Advice on Avoiding Payment App Scams
Learn how to safely use payment apps. Avoid fake sellers & financial institution impersonators, plus see how to identify other P2P payment scams.
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Surae Helms, Financial Education Specialist at Greater Nevada Credit Union, Shares Tips to Teach Kids About Finances
Teach Kids to Save Day: Learn 4 steps from GNCU to instill smart financial habits early on, setting children up for lifelong success.
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Michael Thomas, Chief Strategy Officer at Greater Nevada Credit Union, Talks About Putting Your Tax Refund to Good Use
GNCU recently joined Fox Reno to share several helpful tips on how to make the most of your tax refund this year.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Serves as Drop-Off Locations for 2024 Movers for Moms Donation Drive
GNCU has teamed up with Two Men and a Truck for the Movers For Moms donation drive to collect items for women escaping violence.
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Danielle Briggs, Consumer Lending Sales Manager at Greater Nevada Credit Union, Takes a Look at the 2024 Car Market
GNCU’s Danielle Briggs discusses market stabilization, high interest rates, and credit score importance. She also recommends getting preapproved for a confident car-buying experience.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wants to Make Your 2024 Greater Through Financial Education
Though we believe Living Greater entails more than just having money, we at GNCU also know that financial well-being can be a cornerstone for stability and prosperity in people’s lives. That is why we enjoy partnering with you, our members, to help you set your goals and strive for a greater tomorrow through each step of the way.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Celebrates Holiday Giving Through its 2023 Greater Giving Campaign
GNCU thanks its employees and members in northern Nevada for making Greater Giving 2023 a success. This year, the annual holiday charitable giving campaign focused on making positive impacts to address food and housing security and community health and wellness.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Partners With the Reno Philharmonic for the Spirit of the Season Concert
Elevate the holiday spirit! Join GNCU in collaboration with the Reno Phil for the annual Greater Giving Holiday drive. Donate nonperishable goods and new children’s toys to win tickets for the music of John Williams concert.
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Building Up Digital Defenses for Your Small Business: Expert Advice from Stephen Root, Vice President of Information Security for Greater Nevada Credit Union
Protect your small business from rising cyber threats with expert insights from GNCU. Affordable cybersecurity measures for a secure future.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Vice President of Member Services, Tom Wambaugh, Talks Payday Loans With FOX 11 News Reno
GNCU’s Vice President of Member Services, Tom Wambaugh, joined FOX 11 News Reno to discuss the pros and cons of payday loans.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union and PBS Reno are Partnering to Bring Financial Education to Classrooms Across Northern Nevada
GNCU is partnering with PBS Reno to offer financial literacy workshops to help students in pre-K through fourth grade learn about money, fiscal responsibility, and good savings habits.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins The Record-Courier’s Best of Carson Valley 2023 Award
Greater Nevada Credit Union is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Bank/Credit Union category, making it the ninth year in a row for top honors! Greater Nevada Mortgage, the credit union’s home lending subsidiary, was honored with second place in the Best Mortgage Lender category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Secures $50,000 Grant for Nevada Nonprofit to Ensure Home Safety for Low-Income Residents
Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV) was recently awarded $50,000 through the Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development economic development grant, which Greater Nevada Credit Union helped facilitate. The grant will expand RTNNV’s services to rural Nevada counties including Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties—areas that need similar services.
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Greater Nevada Mortgage Grants Middle-Income Homebuyers $50,000 for Down Payment and Closing Costs
Through $1 million in funded down payment assistance, Greater Nevada Mortgage is helping first-time homebuyers turn their homeownership dreams into reality.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Reno News & Review’s Best of Northern Nevada 2023 Award
Greater Nevada Credit Union is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Bank and Best Credit Union categories. Greater Nevada Mortgage, the credit union’s home lending subsidiary, was honored with third place in the Best Mortgage Company category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2023 Award
Greater Nevada Credit Union is very proud to have earned the honor of first place in the Best Financial Institute category, making it the winner for two years in a row. Greater Nevada Mortgage, the credit union’s home lending subsidiary, was honored with third place in the Best Mortgage Company category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Vice President of Member Services, Tom Wambaugh, Talks Navigating Finances After Graduation With FOX 11 News Reno
GNCU’s Vice President of Member Services, Tom Wambaugh, joined FOX 11 News Reno to share some important financial advice to graduating students.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Promotes Danny DeLaRosa to President and CEO
GNCU announces Danny DeLaRosa as President and CEO of the credit union. DeLaRosa join GNCU in 2019 and served as Chief Experience Officer.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
GNCU announces its 2023 Scholarship Recipients which awards 32 college students $2,000 each to pursue their academic goals.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Voted Best Credit Union in Reno Gazette-Journal’s Best of Reno 2023 Awards
GNCU was voted Best Credit Union 2023 in the Reno Gazette-Journal’s Community Choice Awards. This makes the third year in a row GNCU won.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Awards Greater Hearts of Washoe County School District
With the help of their peers, GNCU selected five Washoe County School District employees to win the Greater Hearts of Washoe County awards.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union and Greater Nevada Mortgage honored at Eddy House Gala
Eddy House, a Keys to Greater Partner, honored GNCU and Greater Nevada Mortgage with the Founders Award at its first But First Dessert Gala.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s ‘Bite of Reality’ Program Gives Students a Taste of Real World Financial Planning
Greater Nevada Credit Union brought the ‘Bite of Reality’ budgeting simulation to Elko High School seniors during National Financial Literacy Month.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union and Expert Panel Discuss Financial Wellness and Health
On April 5, a group of financial and health experts talk about the link between financial wellness and mental and physical health.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsors Return of Dragon Lights Reno for the Summer of 2023
Dragon Lights Reno returns for the summer of 2023 running from June 30 to August 13 in the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
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Jen Treadway Joins Greater Nevada Credit Union as Senior Vice President of People and Culture
Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) recently announced Jen Treadway as its Senior Vice President of People and Culture. With a 20-year career in people operations, Treadway is experienced in talent management, training, employee experience, human relations, and organizational development.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union CEO Talks About the State of the Financial Industry
GNCU CEO answers questions about deposit security, interest rates, and mergers in the banking sector with Northern Nevada Business Weekly.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Shares Ways To Be Financially Resilient With KOLO 8 News
Tom Wambaugh, VP of Member Services, talks to KOLO 8 about how to stay financially resilient during tough economic times.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Announces Board of Directors at 74th Annual Meeting
Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) held its 74th annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, March 14, to announce the results of its Board of Directors election, give voice to members and recognize those who have held membership at the credit union for 35 years.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Talks About Sticking To Your Financial Goals
Though New Year’s resolutions can be tough to keep, making sure you have a financial safety net pays off throughout the year, says our VP of member services.
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President and CEO of Greater Nevada Credit Union, Announces Retirement
Wally Murray, President and CEO of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), announced his retirement after 35 years at the credit union.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Shows How You Can Make the Best of Rising Interest Rates
Although high interest rates make it more expensive to save money, you also get better returns on Saving Accounts and Share Certificates.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union CEO Participates in Housing Summit
GNCU President and CEO Wally Murry participated in the Homeownership Solutions Summit hosted by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The summit took place on Jan. 24 in Reno, Nevada.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Presents $35,000 Donation to University of Nevada Marching Band
GNCU CEO Wally Murry, Senior VP of Communications Michael Thomas, and VP of Member Services Tom Wambaugh presented a $35,000 check to the University of Nevada, Reno’s Marching Band, during the Men’s Basketball game on Feb. 3.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Tom Wambaugh Joins Credit Union Leaders to Discuss 2023 Economic Forecast
Sponsored by the California and Nevada Credit Union League (CCUL), Tom recently joined Jennifer Denoo (CEO of Great Basin FCU), Todd Sorenson (CEO of Elko FCU) and Dr. Robert Eyler (League Economist and Board Member for Redwood CU) on the Your Economy – Your Credit Union videocast to discuss Northern Nevada’s economic forecast for 2023.
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Greater Nevada Wins Two Best in Business 2022 Awards by Northern Nevada Business Weekly Readers
Northern Nevada Business Weekly annually asks readers in the region to nominate and vote on the best businesses and organizations in multiple categories. This year, GNCU earned the top honor of Best Financial Institution, and GNM earned the top honor of Best Mortgage Company.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Hosts Dragon Lights Tour for the Blind
GNCU partnered with the Northern Nevada Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind to give a tour of Dragon Lights Reno to those who are visually impaired. Tour participants got to feel and experience these sculptures made of steel and fabric while a guide brought the lanterns to light.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Expands Banking Support for Cannabis-Related Businesses
In an effort to offer more traditional banking services to a rapidly growing, cash-based industry, Greater Nevada Credit Union is supporting cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) through its suite of banking solutions. GNCU made the decision to offer these services in an attempt to cater to the underserved industry, remove cash as a barrier for CRBs and is doing so in-line with legal and regulatory guidelines.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Best of Carson Valley 2022 Award
Carson Valley’s newspaper, The Record-Courier, annually asks readers and members of the local community to nominate and vote on the best businesses and organizations in the area in multiple categories. This year, GNCU earned the honor of Best Bank/Credit Union of Carson Valley.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Wins Best of Carson City 2022 Award
Chosen by members of the community and Nevada Appeal readers alike, Greater Nevada Credit Union won 1st place in the Best Financial Institute category for the 2022 Best of Carson City Awards. The credit union came in 2nd place in 2021 in the same category.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
GNCU announces its 2022 Scholarship Recipients which awards 30 college students $2,000 each to pursue their academic goals.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Awards $60,000 in Higher Education Scholarships
GNCU has awarded 30 Nevada students with scholarships to continue their academic pursuits through the GNCU Scholarship Program. Since its inception in 2000, GNCU’s scholarship program has helped over 375 students pursue their educational goals, awarding nearly $550,000 in total scholarships over the years.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Recognized Educators for Their Impact on Students and Schools
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, GNCU recognized community educators through its first-ever ‘The Greater Heart of Washoe County School District’ campaign. Nearly 200 educator nominations were submitted by their peers within the school district and six honorees were selected for their impactful efforts helping students and schools achieve more. Winners received $500 each for their school or classroom.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund
GNCU has announced its support of the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund via a $10,000 contribution to the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU).
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Achieves CDFI Certification
GNCU has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the certification to GNCU in January of this year. With $1.6 billion in assets, GNCU is both the largest financial institution and the only CDFI-certified credit union with headquarters in the state of Nevada.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Donates $17,250 to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada
GNCU is proud to support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada – recently donating $17,250 to the Feeding America member organization.
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Greater Nevada Credit Union Contributes Over $47,000 to the Nevada Wolf Pack Marching Band for 2020/21
GNCU has contributed $47,063 to the University of Nevada Marching Band based on a long-standing presenting sponsorship of the group, plus money raised at the University branch and elsewhere in 2020 and 2021. All money donated will go to help with the Band’s needs for instruments, scholarships, travel and other expenses.
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