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A “Green” gem in the Big Sky. Missoula Federal Credit Union’s Platinum LEED Certified Branch. Why Green?. Montana—preserving the spectacular beauty here is important Differentiation—we are the GREEN financial institution Long-term cost savings—more GREEN !
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A “Green” gem in the Big Sky Missoula Federal Credit Union’s Platinum LEED Certified Branch
Why Green? • Montana—preserving the spectacular beauty here is important • Differentiation—we are the GREEN financial institution • Long-term cost savings—more GREEN! • Demonstrate GREEN possibilities • Gen Y (is it even possible to put together a powerpoint without including “Gen Y” somewhere?)
Results? • Well-received by members—transactions growing • Happy Employees—transfer requests growing • Estimate $20,000/year in energy cost savings • 2 over-capacity community glass drives • “Buzz”: • 7 TV news stories • 5 local newspaper articles • 4 national CU trade articles and websites • Featured in several architectural and engineering publications • Several local and national speaking engagements and untold building tours • Awards: Concrete awards, Sustainable Biz Council awards, Best of Missoula…
What’s Next? • Corporate remodel/addition • Internal process evaluations • Green Team • Green sponsorships/Events • Sustainability Fair • Walk the green talk…
Missoula FCU • FOM=3 counties in Western Montana (community chartered since the early 1980s) • Assets=$357 million • Members=43,600 • Missoula, MT=68,000 people • Trade area=340,000 (1/3 of the state’s population)
More Info… • www.usgbc.org • http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/category/russell/ • Call me! 406-523-3312 • Email me! Joni.Walker@MissoulaFCU.org • Visit us! (we love to give tours!)