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  • 2008 Media Releases

News and events

  • Media releases
    • Corporate Knights names Vancity top Sustainable Financial Institution
    • Vancity appoints Nez Aquino as Interim Chief Executive Officer
    • Vancity announces Wellington Holbrook as President and CEO
    • Statement on Organizational Changes
    • Three directors elected to Vancity Credit Union Board
    • VCIM releases Shareholder Advocacy Report
    • Vancity recognized as Best Financial Institution, Best Credit Union and Top 3 Best Local Employer for Vancouver
    • Vancity credit union members elect three board directors
    • Vancity giving $1M in grants for 25 climate initiatives
    • Vancity Investment Management Report Highlights Significant Gains in Shareholder Advocacy
    • Vancity recognized as one of Canada's Best Corporate Citizens
    • Vancity releases 2023 financial results
    • Vancity Report Sheds Light on Growing Housing Market Challenges
    • Vancity report spotlights spending on food
    • Vancity Reports Solid 2024 Performance, Sets Foundation for Future Growth
    • Vancity and First Credit Union Discuss Potential Merger
    • Vancity announces new Indigenous Advisory Committee
    • Vancity announces new appointments of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer to senior executive team
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2008 Media Releases

2008 Media Releases

December 10 Vancity wins Green Company of the Year!
November 13 Olympic-themed Visa Prepaid Cards to be issued by Vancity and Citizens Bank
September 26 Vancity releases sixth Accountability Report
July 22 Dockside Green sets world record for environmental sustainability
July 2 Go for the green with Vancity
May 7 Vancity announces board chair and vice-chair for 2008 - 2009 term
April 11 Vancity announces 2008 Board election results
April 9 Vancity meets its goal to be carbon neutral – a first for a North American-based financial institution
March 14 Vancity Shared Growth funds to invest in local microfinance to alleviate poverty
February 28 Vancity posts record asset growth in 2007 while profits down
February 6 Vancity Perspectives Portfolio Solutions aligned with member values
January 15 Vancity introduces special Visa gift card in time for Chinese New Year celebrations
 
 
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