PHOENIX–OneAZ Credit Union said it has expanded a program aimed at building Arizona’s economy with two new partnerships.
Joining OneAZ are Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight, with both aimed at bringing more awareness to the power of keeping money local, the credit union said.
“The more dollars staying in the state, the more prosperous our economy becomes. With member-owned credit unions like OneAZ offering both personal and business banking options, it's possible to keep money local throughout its life cycle," said Dave Doss, president and CEO for OneAZ Credit Union, in a statement.
According to the credit union, OneAZ Credit Union and Local First Arizona will raise the awareness of positive economic impact through a year-long partnership. The partnership includes educational podcasts, online content, networking opportunities, and financial literacy events, plus a strong presence at the Arizona Good Business Summit and the Rural Policy Forum.
‘Buy Local’
"Local First Arizona is committed to building a strong and resilient local economy. Through years of encouraging Arizonans to buy local, we are also excited to champion the importance of choosing local financial options, like one OneAZ Credit Union, who supports our vision for Arizona," said Thomas Barr, executive director of Local First Arizona, in a statement.
Similarly, the credit union said State Forty Eight has designed a new t-shirt celebrating OneAZ as an Arizonamainstay. OneAZ Credit Union said its associates will wear the shirts to communicate shared values and there are plans to launch an affinity State Forty Eight credit card showcasing the power of buying and banking local.