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Member Newsletter 2024 V2

News & information from your Credit Union, with articles spotlighting our Money Guides, and more!

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UMassFive's Interview with Glen Wojcik, owner of Pioneer Valley Environmental

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UMassFive's Interview with Glen Wojcik, owner of Pioneer Valley Environmental

What is PVE? PVE is a mechanical contracting business that was started in 1999 by myself in my house. We do plumbing, heating, A/C and electrical service. We do mostly service and replacement of mechanical and…

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UMassFive's Interview with B Strategic Communications Elena Sharnoff

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UMassFive's Interview with B Strategic Communications Elena Sharnoff

What brought you to the Valley? A friend already lived here, and I fell in love with Northampton. It seemed like it was home right away. I then ended up getting my PhD at UMass Amherst! What do you like about being a…

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UMassFive's Interview with Hoppy Sauce's Justin Peritore

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UMassFive's Interview with Hoppy Sauce's Justin Peritore

What brought you to the Valley?  The culinary options in Western Mass were exciting.   What do you like most about working with a local Credit Union?  Not only does it have a network of people that connect you further…

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UMassFive's Interview with J.S. Bryant Schools Allison Druin

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UMassFive's Interview with J.S. Bryant Schools Allison Druin

What is it you are most excited to share about your business?   We’re doing something that nobody else has actually done before. We are supporting LGBTQ teens that are struggling with anxiety and depression. Why hasn’t…

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UMassFive's Interview with Valley Fabrics Francesca DenHartog

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UMassFive's Interview with Valley Fabrics Francesca DenHartog

How did you get into this business?  The original Valley Fabrics was in 2004-2009, right when the economy was tanking we were still in start-up phase and this was going to be a long road to get to the other side and so…

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UMassFive Announces New Board Leadership

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UMassFive Announces New Board Leadership

UMassFive recently named the Best Credit Union in the Valley Advocate’s Reader Poll for the eighteenth consecutive year, has announced new leadership for their Board of Directors. Jacqui Watrous has been elected as…

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Business Beneficial Ownership Rule Changes: What You Need to Know

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Business Beneficial Ownership Rule Changes: What You Need to Know

As of January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement mandated by the passage of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require most existing and newly formed non-exempt businesses to report information about…

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2023 Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report 57th Annual Meeting Agenda Statement of Finances 56th Annual Business Meeting Minutes

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Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

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Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

Pioneer Valley – As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) are thrilled to announce unprecedented success…

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