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Monday, June 30, 2025Annual ArtReach Exhibition Celebrates 30 Years - Members Show to Open July 10th
STILLWATER, MN –Each year, ArtReach shows over 50 works by dedicated artist members at the Members Show. All forms of artwork are accepted, from blown glass to hand-bound books to paintings and pottery. 1995 was the first year of the Members Show, according to records of the River Valley Arts Council, of which formed into present day ArtReach St Croix. While ArtReach has sparse records of that day, we do have a photo album. Photos of the first annual Members Show, which was on view at Lakeview Hospital,
Monday, June 30, 2025Royal Credit Union Named to Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was recently announced and can be viewed on the Forbes website. Financial institutions serve as the foundation of the financial world, playing a critical role in maintaining the stability of global systems. America’s
Monday, April 07, 2025ROYAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES CREDIT UNION YOUTH MONTH WITH A SEA OF SAVINGS
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is celebrating Credit Union Youth Month this April with the theme A Sea of Savings. Getting a head start on financial literacy is essential for young Members so they can grow into adults who are confident in their finances. Royal serves as a resource for families as they begin to teach children financial responsibility and the importance of financial literacy. If you have been wondering how to empower your kids to save for their future, this is a great
Tuesday, August 20, 2024Greater Stillwater Chamber Foundation announces the 2024-25 Leadership in the Valley class
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Chamber Foundation) is pleased to announce the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) 2024-25 class of participants. This is the 6th year of LITV and will be the largest cohort to date, with 30 participants. This cohort will begin their Leadership in the Valley journey with a Welcome Reception and Kick-off Day, September 11 and 12, 2024. The LITV Welcome Reception is sponsored by Royal Credit Union, who has supported the Leadership in the Valley program
Monday, July 15, 2024ROYAL CREDIT UNION AWARDED ON THE FORBES AMERICA’S BEST-IN-STATE CREDIT UNIONS 2024
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union has been named among America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024 for Minnesota and Wisconsin. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The ranking is based on two sources: An Independent Survey: Approximately 26,000 U.S. residents were surveyed online. Participants were asked to name all credit unions where they have a checking/savings account and rate the credit unions in six
Thursday, June 27, 2024CODY KROENING NAMED BUSINESS BANKING OFFICER AT ROYAL CREDIT UNION
STILLWATER, Minn. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) announces Cody Kroening’s promotion to Business Banking Officer. In this position, Kroening’s responsibilities entail building relationships with new and existing business Members by providing support, service, and assistance with lending needs. He is based in Stillwater and serves Stillwater, Hugo, and surrounding communities. Since 2017, Kroening has held a variety of positions at Royal, starting as Member Account Representative and most recently serving
Sunday, October 15, 202375 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On October 19, 2023, Royal Credit Union will join over 56,000 credit unions around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. This year marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day®. ICU Day highlights the many ways that credit unions across the world help members work towards achieving their financial goals. Starting on October 12, stop into any of our Royal Credit Union offices to enter in a gift basket drawing to celebrate ICU day. These gift
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Monday, August 28, 2023Rivertown Fall Art Festival will be largest in its history in its 46th year
August 2023 - The historic Rivertown Fall Art Festival will be held in its 46th year in Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 2023. This community event is produced by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. A staple in Stillwater for 45+ years, the Rivertown Fall Art Festival is one of the most popular and well attended Art Festivals in the Midwest. This outdoor, family-friendly event will feature over 180 fine artisan booths in a variety of artistic
Monday, August 28, 2023ROYAL CREDIT UNION NAMES NEW YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION ACTIVISTS
Royal Credit Union (Royal) has named Jack Livingston and Morgan Lecheler as the new Royal Credit Union Young Professional Credit Union Activists (YP CU Activists.) Royal launched the YP CU Activist program in 2019 as a way to strengthen the credit union movement and amplify the voice of young professionals. The YP CU Activists will serve from August 2023 through July 2024 and will work to share the credit union difference with policymakers at key advocacy events. Livingston will represent Royal at
Monday, August 21, 2023ROYAL CREDIT UNION NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Laura Campbell has joined Royal Credit Union (Royal) as Executive Vice President-Chief People Officer. In this role, Campbell is responsible for the oversight of programs and services delivered through the Organizational Talent Services, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Internal Communication teams. Campbell will also collaborate in strategic planning and organizational decision making as a member of the executive team. “We are delighted to have Laura join
Tuesday, August 15, 2023GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023-24 LEADERSHIP IN THE VALLEY CLASS
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Chamber Foundation) is pleased to announce the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) 2023-24 class of participants. This is the 5th year of LITV and will be the largest cohort to date, with 32 participants. This cohort will begin their LITV journey with a Welcome Reception and Kick-off Day, September 13 and 14, 2023. The LITV Welcome Reception is sponsored by Royal Credit Union, who has supported the Leadership in the Valley program since its
Monday, August 14, 2023ROYAL CREDIT UNION AWARDED ON FORBES AMERICA’S BEST SMALL EMPLOYERS 2023 LIST
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards were announced on July 18th, 2023, and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. America’s Best Small Employers ranking was based on the analysis of over 7 million data points with over 11,000 companies with more than 200 employees, but fewer
Thursday, May 18, 2023Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation graduates Class of 2022-23 LITV
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce that the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) 2022-23 class of cohort participants has graduated from the program. This fourth class of cohorts were recognized at the LITV Graduation Ceremony held on May 11, 2023 at 7 Vines Winery, Dellwood, MN. The Graduation Ceremony was sponsored by Market & Johnson, who has had multiple employees graduate from the LITV program. 24 participants went through the class, starting in September 2022
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Greater Stillwater Chamber Foundation announces 2023 Community Award Nominees
February 2023. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Chamber) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 7th annual Community Awards. The Chamber Winter Gala & Community Awards Celebration will be held on March 3, 2023, at the JX Event Center from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Winners will be announced live at the event, during the evening program at 7:00 p.m. The event’s theme is “Northern Lights”. Guests will enjoy a Northern Lights-themed extended social hour featuring hand-passed appetizers
Tuesday, October 11, 2022Chamber Celebrates New Location for Royal Credit Union
GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / PRESS RELEASE Chamber Celebrates new location for Royal Credit Union Mitch Anderson, Royal Branch Manager, cut the ribbon at the Chamber welcome celebration on September 22nd, 2022. Photo courtesy of Mediamazing Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business Royal Credit Union, with a ribbon cutting celebrating their new location on September 22nd, 2022. The event took place at 5795
Friday, June 28, 2019CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP IN THE VALLEY 2019-2020 CLASS
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) first class of cohort participates. The LITV program is designed to bring together emerging and existing leaders, and consequently their organizations, who welcome the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to explore new leadership responsibilities in the community and enhance their personal leadership skills. Participants will form beneficial professional
Saturday, February 09, 2019The Winners of the 2019 Community Awards
February 9, 2019. Over 200 business owners and community members gathered together Friday night at the JX Event Center for the 3rd Annual Community Award Celebration, Winter Gala. This year’s theme was the Great Gatsby. Guests enjoyed music by Gary LaRue Rat Pack Entertainment, dinner by Lake Elmo Inn and was Emceed by Mayor Ted Kozlowski. Guests enjoyed the humor and wit of Pony Football Coach, Beau LaBore during the live auction. “The Chamber is a 501c(6) non-profit, and we are funded by membership dues
Thursday, July 26, 2018Chamber Welcomes Royal Credit Union to Stillwater Area
Royal Credit Union cut the official ribbon in celebration of their new bank branch location in Oak Park Heights. Photo courtesy Kristina Lynn Photography and Design. July 2018. Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated new branch location for Royal Credit Union with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of July. The event took place at the new branch location at 13161 60th Street North in Oak Park Heights, MN, also known as the Oak Park 36 Center. The Ribbon Cutting drew a
