A Storymap on Credit Unions’ Engagement with the Housing Crisis
If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please read more on the storymap page on how credit unions can better serve their communities through improving access to housing.
It's been over a year since we launched Filene's Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Incubator (EE) and as the program concludes, our focus shifts towards applying what we've learned for future initiatives. Join us for a special webinar revealing key insights from Filene’s EE Incubator, where we will explore innovative ways credit unions can support small business growth and local economic development.
Entrepreneurial ecosystems are naturally interconnected, with each component relying on the others to create an environment that fosters growth and sustainability— making credit unions essential to their overall health. This report serves as an action blueprint for credit unions seeking to take meaningful steps in building their entrepreneurial ecosystems—supporting the growth of small businesses and the communities they serve.
Over the past 30 years, around 1,400 credit unions have joined the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB), which provides low-cost liquidity to its members to invest in local needs including housing, jobs and economic growth. The following report explores the value that participating credit unions have received from their membership.
More than 50 i3 participants from Waves 19 and 20 presented 10 groundbreaking concepts at an interactive Science Fair, highlighting their creativity and problem-solving skills. Read below to see which team came out on top and learn more about their visionary concept.