A 2022 independent analysis performed by renowned economists at ECONorthwest finds that Colorado’s credit unions are essential to the state’s economy and delivered a total economic impact of $4.1 billion.
As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions reinvest their earnings into their member-owners, resulting in benefits such as lower interest rates on loans and better savings rates.
Credit unions not only serve their members, but also help drive local economies, which correlates to a positive impact for Colorado. Credit unions’ not-for-profit, cooperative structure, local footprint, and community engagement drive a unique impact that benefits the economy and provides people with tangible financial services and benefits they might not otherwise have access to.
$4.1 BILLION IMPACT ON COLORADO'S ECONOMY
2.5 MILLION CREDIT UNION MEMBERS SERVED
19,500 TOTAL COLORADANS JOBS SUPPORTED
$5.3+ MILLION IN CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
NEARLY 5,000 HOURS OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION
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Credit unions are essential in Colorado. Their impressive economic and community impact has been documented in an independent analysis performed by economists at ECONorthwest and in a community Impact survey by GoWest Credit Union Association.
ECONorthwest’s Executive Summary Community Impact Report