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October 2007
This month The Center welcomes the following new members:
 Coast Capital Savings
With $8.9 billion in assets, 360,000 members and 49 branches across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, Coast Capital Savings is Canada’s second largest credit union. As a leader in the financial services industry, Coast Capital Savings is dedicated to exceptional customer service, innovative employee development, and to employing financial, socially and environmentally sustainable business practices. Community involvement is also important to Coast Capital Savings. In fact, it’s a huge part of who they are as a credit union. With 360,000 members, they are deeply involved in their community. Coast Capital Savings believes giving back is about building relationships and helping their local partners succeed. Each year the company donates time, money and resources to support many important community projects and initiatives. In 2006, they provided $4.5 million to support local non-profit and charitable organizations. Coast Capital Savings is recognized by The Globe and Mail and Hewitt Associates as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada and has received the best corporate citizen award in Canada’s financial services industry from Imagine Canada for three consecutive years. The credit union is also ranked among Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies.Visit Coast Capital Savings at http://www.coastcapitalsavings.com.
 Nestle Waters North America
Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) manufactures and distributes 15 popular regional and national bottled water brands across the U.S. The company is today America's largest bottled water company, accounting for 40 percent of the industry's sales. One of NWNA's hallmarks is natural spring water. Quality water, coming from real and natural places, has built strong customer preference and loyalty. This tie to the land has encouraged NWNA to invest significantly in sustainable natural resource stewardship. Comprehensive groundwater monitoring programs, processes to ensure efficient use of water, investments in the construction of innovative LEED-certified manufacturing plants, industry-leading reductions in the use of plastic and packaging materials, and recycling programs to reduce waste in NWNA manufacturing plants are concrete examples. In addition to its track record of environmental leadership within the bottled water industry, NWNA's operations are guided by a well-articulated set of beliefs and aspirations, including a Good Neighbor Policy, which outlines the commitments the company makes to its neighbors, employees, communities and stakeholders. As part of its Good Neighbor Policy, NWNA provides significant support for environmental, water education, community priorities, and disaster relief – at both the local and national levels. Visit NWNA at http://www.nestle-watersna.com/.
 NuUnion Credit Union
NuUnion Credit Union, a community chartered credit union, was established in 1952 and has grown to 88,000 members. Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, it is progressive and growing with over $800 million in assets and 14 branches. NuUnion believes in providing total financial solutions to its members through a unique member-intimate service experience. As a member-owned not-for-profit organization, it is an advocate for members providing services, support, and resources to help them meet their financial goals. NuUnion is about creating opportunities and removing barriers to help people attain their aspirations. NuUnion actively practices the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” through consumer education, budget counseling and community outreach. The organization’s corporate sponsorships and charitable contributions programs focus on the areas of financial advocacy education, community development, and arts and culture. NuUnion’s involvement as a major corporate sponsor of the annual Lansing Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and support of local youth programs such as Boys and Girls Clubs and Junior Achievement continues to build on its strong reputation as a good corporate citizen. NuUnion takes pride in its commitment to assist and strengthen the neighborhoods and communities it serves. Visit NuUnion at http://nuunion.org/home.php.
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