Member Moments

At Opportunities Credit Union, we go above and beyond to provide small businesses with the help they need to succeed.

Through Member Moments, we highlight the unique stories and diverse backgrounds of our many successful partnerships throughout Vermont. These growing businesses are instrumental in helping to build strong communities as well as providing opportunities for Vermonters.

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Salt & Bubbles

Kayla had a vision for a new wine and market platform. She wanted to make a wine bar that housed affordable, ethically made wines and a to create a meaningful [...]

Hinterland Bridal

Here is the story of Hinterland Bridal shop in Burlington. Hinterland shop owner Zari found it difficult to get a loan with traditional banking, but she had a sound business [...]

Taco Gordo

North Street in Burlington is home to one of Vermont’s most diverse neighborhoods. Even in the bitter winter cold, the streets were alive with music, pedestrians, the warm glow of [...]

Sit Pretty Pet Grooming Salon

For Abigail Terrazzano and Adeline Webb, dogs, and cats are more than just a job. It’s a way of life. They met each other working at a national box store [...]

Queen City Dry Goods

A one-man custom shoe shop launched in Burlington a little over 15 years ago started Matt Renna on the path to found Queen City Dry Goods. However, having the design mastery to create beautiful leather goods is just one part of the picture. In order to grow his operation, Matt needed to find a financing partner that truly understood small businesses. That’s when he turned to Opportunities Credit Union.

The Vermont Comedy Club

The last thing you think about when tying the knot is laughter, but it was the first thing on Natalie Miller and Nathan Hartswick’s minds. The couple exchanged their vows [...]