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Ideal CU Relaunches Don’t Text and Drive Awareness Campaign ‘Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks’

(Woodbury, MN – August 11, 2017) – Ideal Credit Union has relaunched its don’t text and drive awareness campaign designed to call attention to the dangers of distracted driving and encourage the public to take a pledge to put the phone away when they get behind the wheel. The “Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks” campaign consists of 15 and 30 second TV ads on Twin Cities stations WCCO and KARE, an online pledge at idealcu.com/pledge, and efforts to increase awareness through its social media channels. The two ads can also be found on Ideal CU’s YouTube page.

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Ideal CU to Give Away $9K at Community Appreciation Week

(Woodbury, MN – August 4, 2017) – Ideal Credit Union is inviting members and the community to “Spin to Win” for great prizes at this year’s Community Appreciation event, including a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize in one of our daily giveaways! Now in its fourth year, the annual summer celebration will be held August 14-19, 2017. To better accommodate busy schedules, Ideal has added evening hours at its two newest branches, and a Saturday celebration in Woodbury. Attendees will enjoy food, fun and a chance to give back to our local communities.

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Ideal Community Foundation Named 2016 ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ by Woodbury Chamber of Commerce

(Woodbury, MN – March 3, 2017) – The Ideal Community Foundation was recently named “Nonprofit of the Year” for 2016 by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual Community Awards Celebration on January 27, 2017. Ideal was recognized for making a notable impact on the quality of life for those who live and work in the Woodbury community.

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Ideal Credit Union Has Paid Over $2.6 Million to Back to Its Members

(Woodbury, MN – February 24, 2017) – Ideal Credit Union has returned 10.5% of its 2016 earnings to members through its exclusive VIP Program, the fifth consecutive year for the generous payout to VIPs. Ideal is the only credit union in Minnesota offering this type of rewards program, believed to be the first of its kind in the state.

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