- Endwell, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it is starting 2025 with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier financial institution rating firm. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Visions is one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability, and more. This marks the 118th…, About Best of Bauer, Bank and credit union data compiled from financial data for the period noted, as reported to federal regulators. The financial data obtained from these sources is consistently reliable, although; the accuracy and completeness of the data cannot be guaranteed by BauerFinancial, Inc. Since 1983, BauerFinancial has relied upon this data in its judgment and in rendering its opinion (e.g.…, About Visions Federal Credit Union, Visions Federal Credit Union is a not for profit financial institution completely owned by its members. Established in 1966, Visions proudly serves over 250,000 members in communities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Services include banking as well as auto, home, personal, and business loans. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. Ref: Visions FCU press release,…
- Endwell, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union, serving a three-state footprint in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks and credit unions, , in the United States by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews. “We are honored to be recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Best,” says Celeste Reardon, Visions’ Regional Member Experience Development Manager. “This achievement reaffirms our commitment to excellence in delivering…, About Visions Federal Credit Union, Visions Federal Credit Union is a not for profit financial institution completely owned by its members. Established in 1966, Visions proudly serves over 250,000 members in communities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Services include banking as well as auto, home, personal, and business loans. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. Ref: Visions FCU press release,…
- Endwell, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union has begun its fifth year as naming sponsor of the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY. With support from Visions during the past four years, the local venue has overcome challenges brought by the pandemic and is now bustling with increased attendance and community engagement. Since January of 2021, the partnership between Visions and…, About Visions, Visions Federal Credit Union is a not for profit financial institution completely owned by its members. Established in 1966, Visions proudly serves over 250,000 members in communities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Services include banking as well as auto, home, personal, and business loans. Visions maintains a Veterans Program for veterans, their spouses, and their dependents…, www.visionsfcu.org, for more information. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. , About Mirabito Energy Products, Since 1927, Mirabito has proudly operated as a family-owned energy provider, serving residential, commercial and wholesale customers in over 10 states primarily in the Northeast. With a diverse array of high-quality energy products, we have upheld our mission of meeting the needs of our customers by continuously evolving and expanding our services. Mirabito Energy Products’ extensive line of…, www.mirabito.com, . Ref: Visions FCU press release, 2025.
- Quarter 4 2024.11.26 Visions Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Rebranded Wealth Management Facility 2024.11.13 Visions Sponsors Logan Knowles for Paralympics 2024.10.24 Visions Grants $25,000 to Foundation’s FACE Program, East Middle School 2024.10.10 Alvernia Partners with Visions for Financial Literacy Education 2024.09.25 Visions to Host Free Veterans Expo November 4th Quarter 3 2024.07.15 Free…
- Social Media Marketing, Your target audience is just a click away – you just need to know how to hook them. While we’re not offering a secret ingredient to make your business go viral, here’s a crash course in social media and a few tips to help you manage and optimize your online presence., First of all, here’s why social media matters., Today, people who use the internet can access information and opinions about companies, industries, and events in a matter of seconds. Nearly three quarters of Americans use a major social media platform and most users have accounts on multiple platforms. Do you know anywhere else you could potentially reach 75% of the population? Neither do we. , Consumers learn about companies online – and read the reviews!, Through your social media presence, you can have more control over what those internet users may find online and how they engage with your brand. That includes everything from your products, services, and events to your reputation and consumer reviews to your local relationships and community presence. Plus, you can share real-time updates with followers if you have an exciting announcement or…, Online engagement can have a direct impact on your bottom line., Here’s the key, though. Social media gives you a way to drive public engagement with your brand through valuable interactions, relevance, and thoughtful content. Remember, if people aren’t engaging with your brand online, they’re engaging with your competitors., Learn the ropes., Social media includes nearly any site or app where people can create a profile, network, and/or gather online. That can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few simple ideas to get you started., Run a search for your company., Search engines like Google have many features that also function as social media, such as: business profiles, consumer reviews, chat forums, and algorithm-based suggestions for users. Check that your company is searchable and your business profile is up to date. Then, get into the habit of replying to customers’ reviews and comments. Small, direct interactions make your company feel personable…, Decide how you want to connect., You may be thinking about getting started with Meta (Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn, or X (formerly Twitter). Those are certainly some of the biggest channels where businesses can connect with a large population. But don’t overlook other platforms that may be popular with your consumer base, too – like YouTube, TikTok, Threads, Yelp, or Reddit. If you’re not sure where to begin, ask your…, Set a strategy when managing multiple platforms., To create an effective social media strategy, research various platforms’ strengths, policies, and how they’re commonly used. For example, if you own a bar in a college town, it would be helpful to learn Facebook’s restrictions around marketing alcohol. Or if you own a toy store, try to leverage platforms like YouTube that are frequently visited by parents and children. Familiarize yourself with…, One more thing., , Prioritize organic content over advertisements., While social media has plenty of space and potential for paid advertisements, most users don’t want their feeds overrun by ads. That’s where organic marketing comes in. Organic marketing is posting or sharing unpaid content that connects with consumers through their natural online behaviors. To put it bluntly – it’s anything other than an ad! And it doesn’t have to cost you a dollar. Consider…, Visions Federal Credit Union cannot open accounts for local governments or businesses/organizations that deposit public and/or municipal funds.
- Are you being charged per transaction?, , As a business owner, you have enough to worry about., You work hard for your money and shouldn’t be paying any extra or unnecessary costs. Instead, save yourself the expense and the hassle by finding a financial institution that has little to no fees. Take Abigail for example, a local photographer who owns a small business. When her business started doing very well, she was surprised to see new charges from her financial institution – fees they…, Shop around when you’re choosing a financial partner., Plenty of financial institutions (like Visions) offer checking accounts with: No transaction fees No monthly service fees No minimum balance requirements No minimum transaction requirements When Abigail came to Visions with questions, we were able to assist her by getting her started with our Business Checking and away from those pesky fees – no matter how active her account gets. Are you…, Visions Federal Credit Union cannot open accounts for local governments or businesses/organizations that deposit public and/or municipal funds.
