Oahe Federal Credit Union Celebrates 70th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Oahe Federal Credit Union Celebrates 70th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Pierre, SD – Oahe Federal Credit Union proudly marked a major milestone on Tuesday, June 24, with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating 70 years of service to the community.

Originally established as the Pierre Federal Employees Federal Credit Union on April 22, 1955, Oahe FCU has grown steadily over the decades, evolving into a trusted, full-service financial institution.
Today, the credit union serves employees of the City of Pierre and Ft. Pierre, the State of South Dakota, Hughes and Stanley Counties, the Federal Government, South Dakota Retailers (statewide), Capital Area Counseling, Avera St. Mary’s, Pierre Head Start, Pierre Indian Learning Center, Klein’s Office, and the School Systems of Pierre—as well as their immediate family members.

What is a credit union- credit union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. Which means they are owned by and operated by its members and others that choose to conduct their financial business at the credit union. Credit union members own a “share” of the organization. Credit unions are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of members like you, elected by you, the owner. Most other financial institutions are owned by paid stockholders.

Oahe FCU offers a wide range of financial products and services, including savings and checking accounts, Certificates of Deposit, auto and recreational loans, credit cards, mobile banking, and mobile deposit.
To learn more about Oahe Federal Credit Union, check out their website: http://www.oahefcu.coop