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Mike Donachie, Communications Manager
P: 519-672-0130 x4344
C: 226-926-4068
E: Mike.Donachie@libro.ca
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A certified B Corp, Living Wage employer and a company led by its social purpose, Libro Credit Union is committed to transparency and openness. We warmly encourage approaches from journalists, and we are eager to partner with the media as we share stories of our work growing prosperity across southwestern Ontario. We aim to respond to media inquiries promptly.
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2021 Media Releases
March 29, 2021: Libro Credit Union partners to launch Foodpreneur Advantage to support food and beverage start-ups
February 12, 2021: Libro Credit Union invests $348,000 with five non-profits working on food security, employment and housing
2020 Media Releases
November 30, 2020: Libro Credit Union welcomes ‘good start’ on internet investment
November 27, 2020: Libro Credit Union and AgScape Team Up For the Future of Food & Agriculture Education in Ontario
November 18, 2020: Libro Credit Union launches Loyal 2 Local 2
November 16, 2020: Libro Credit Union celebrates new Credit Union Act
October 19, 2020: Credit unions receive top banking award for 16th consecutive year
August 17, 2020: Libro Credit Union calling for better high-speed internet in rural communities ›
June 29, 2020: Design Challenge Winners Focused on Youth Mental Health and Food Accessibility ›
June 10, 2020: Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenge Seeking Collaborative Solution for $20K ›
May 26, 2020: Libro Credit Union is first in Canada with new digital service ›
May 21, 2020: Libro Credit Union launches Loyal 2 Local Challenge ›
May 14, 2020: Libro Credit Union is moving to a new location in Watford ON ›
May 6, 2020: Recipient announced for Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenge One ›
May 5, 2020: Libro Credit Union announces new Board Chair and Vice Chair ›
May 4, 2020: Libro celebrates Distinguished Credit Union Leader Award win by former CFO Rick Hoevenaars ›
April 27, 2020: Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenges launch in response to COVID-19 ›
April 15, 2020: Libro Credit Union $50,000 investment helps build 35 new affordable housing units in London ›
April 13, 2020: Libro Credit Union teams up with Windsor entrepreneur program for $10,000 award ›
April 9, 2020: Libro Credit Union accepting applications for Canada Emergency Business Account ›
April 6, 2020: Libro Credit Union announces record profits during online AGM ›
April 3, 2020: Libro Credit Union contributing $320,000 to support most vulnerable community members ›
March 23, 2020: Libro Credit Union implementing changes in response to COVID-19 ›
March 18, 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic: Libro Promises to Support Libro Owners and Staff ›
March 13, 2020: COVID-19 Update ›
2019 Media Releases
October 10, 2019: Libro Credit Union celebrates 15 years of top banking award ›
September 5, 2019: Libro Credit Union takes place among best B Corps ›
August 15, 2019: Libro Credit Union accepting Old East Village donations ›
July 24, 2019: Libro Credit Union Upgrades Integrated Digital Account Origination ›
May 22, 2019: Libro Credit Union to create 10 jobs in Oxford County ›
May 9, 2019: Libro Credit Union celebrates three new awards ›
April 25, 2019: Announcing the 2019 Gary Gillam Award Recipient ›
April 14, 2019: Libro Credit Union announces record profits at 2019 Annual General Meeting ›
April 10, 2019: Libro Credit Union to open location in Old East Village, London ›
March 4, 2019: Libro Credit Union announces Kathleen Grogan as new Chief Financial Officer ›
2018 Media Releases
December 17, 2018: Rick Hoevenaars to retire as Libro Credit Union EVP Finance and CFO ›
November 6, 2018: Libro Credit Union is named a top employer for fourth year in a row ›
October 12, 2018: Libro celebrates credit unions 14th year of awards ›
August 27, 2018: Libro Credit Union opens new building in Exeter ON ›
May 2, 2018: Libro Credit Union receives two National Credit Union Awards ›
April 16, 2018: Libro Credit Union sharing $10.4 million in profits to grow prosperity across southwestern Ontario ›
April 16, 2018: Libro Credit Union is now a Certified B Corporation® ›
April 10, 2018: Libro Credit Union makes local investment for local impact ›
February 28, 2018: Libro Credit Union to keep saying ‘banking’ – thanks to Budget 2018 ›
2017 Media Releases
November 9, 2017: It’s a three-peat for Libro Credit Union, one of Aon Hewitt’s Platinum Best Employers in Canada ›
September 8, 2017: Libro Credit Union awards $460,000 through the 2017 Libro Prosperity Fund ›
May 19, 2017: Libro Credit Union Recognized Nationally for Marketing Excellence ›
April 21, 2017: Libro Credit Union and Western University partner to jumpstart entrepreneurs ›
April 10, 2017: Libro Credit Union shares $6.5 million in profits as it grows prosperity across southwestern Ontario ›
2016 Media Releases
November 24, 2016: Libro Credit Union partners to bring credit union-led financial literacy to southwestern Ontario ›
November 22, 2016: Credit Union offers convenient online international money transfer service ›
November 14, 2016: Libro Credit Union Named to Aon Hewitt 2017 List of Platinum Best Employers in Canada ›
November 3, 2016: Libro Credit Union Announces Winner of the $10,000 Prosperity Challenge ›
October 17, 2016: Libro Credit Union and the University of Guelph Announce New Professorship ›
September 1, 2016: Libro awards more than $500,000 through the 2016 Prosperity Fund ›
July 6, 2016: Collaboration on Living Wage across southwestern Ontario ›
June 29, 2016: Libro Credit Union Announces New Board of Directors Chair ›
May 31, 2016: Libro Credit Union Recognized Nationally for Marketing Excellence ›
May 17, 2016: Libro Credit Union honours 2016 Student Award recipients ›
May 13, 2016: Partners Announce London's Living Wage ›
April 18, 2016: Libro Credit Union sharing $1 million in profits to grow prosperity across southwestern Ontario ›
March 1, 2016: Libro Unveils Helpful Tool to Enhance Social Purpose Journey ›