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Vibrant Credit Union Expands Equipment Lending with Manitou Group North America Partnership

Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.

Vibrant Credit Union named Best Credit Union in 2026 Buy Side Awards by The Wall Street Journal 

Vibrant Credit Union has been named Best Credit Union in the 2026 Buy Side Awards presented by The Wall Street Journal, a national recognition honoring financial institutions that deliver exceptional value, performance, and member experience.

Vibrant CTO Pete Nohelty joins Metal Blockchain Advisory Council

His appointment brings unparalleled expertise in tailoring blockchain solutions for credit unions, focusing on critical areas such as digital payments, stablecoins, digital identity, and private subnets, thereby amplifying Metal Blockchain's value for financial institutions.

Vibrant named among top 50 "Best Credit Unions to Work for"

Vibrant ranked #41 on American Banker's survey of the Best Credit Unions to Work for. 
 

Winners were chosen based on two employee surveys asking their assessment of their employer's leadership and planning, corporate culture, communication, and overall engagement.

Investing in and developing people leaders at Vibrant

In Gallup's Called to Coach webcast, Jon Sexton (senior vice president of culture and leadership development), VP of corporate services Jennie Powless, retail sales director Lola Williams, and branch manager Jane Evans talk about Vibrant's leadership development training and how it's helped them grow in their careers.

Vibrant shows off more images of updated arena

Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union shared some additional images that were introduced at Thursday’s announcement of the renaming of the TaxSlayer Center to Vibrant Arena at The MARK effective Sept. 1.

New HQ captures Vibrant Credit Union’s culture

Vibrant's new corporate headquarters, located in a former Sam's Club building, is "by far the coolest building I've ever worked on," Russell Construction project manager Sarah Perkins told the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.  “Most banking facilities feel very banking-like … this one has an overall collaborative feeling.”

Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Vibrant Credit Union expand retail financing for inventory finance dealers

New relationship enhances customer access to retail financing for compact agriculture and construction equipment across the United States.

APY vs. Dividend Rate

Why there are two numbers (and what they actually mean)

Award-Winning. Again.

(Not our words, the WSJ's.)

How Mobile Check Deposit Works

And When It Makes Sense to Use It

Is Online Banking Safe?

What Really Keeps Your Money Protected

5 Smart Habits That Make Managing Your Money Easier (Not Harder)

Managing money shouldn’t feel like a part-time job.

How Compound Interest and High-Yield Accounts Actually Work Together

It's the "secret sauce" for making the most of your money.

How to Know When a Financial Tip Online Actually Applies to You

And how to know when you can keep scrolling

Be The Good Foundation Awards Inaugural Grant to Living Lands & Waters

Foundation invites community organizations to apply for future funding through the Vibrant Credit Union website.

Vibrant Credit Union launches the Be The Good Foundation

The new foundation deepens our mission to bring more good into the communities we love.

Kids take over—again!

Vibrant Credit Union, Junior Achievement, and Quad City Storm bring back the ‘Kids Run the Show’ hockey game for year two.

Why the federal reserve changes rates

(and why savers shouldn’t wait too long.)

Why savings rates are changing — and why that’s still good news for you

When the Federal Reserve changes interest rates, it affects nearly every part of the financial world — including your savings account. So, if you’ve noticed an update to our deposit rates, here’s what’s happening and why Vibrant Credit Union remains one of the best places to grow your money.

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