FRANKENMUTH, MI — Frankenmuth Credit Union (FCU) recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of growth, service, and community impact.
Founded on December 12, 1964, with a mission of “people helping people”, FCU has expanded from an 8-by-8 room at the Carling Brewery to a trusted financial institution serving 27 communities and over 73,000 members across Michigan.
The milestone was celebrated on Thursday, Dec.12, at the Uptown North Main Event and Banquet Center. Hosted in partnership with the Frankenmuth and Saginaw County Chambers of Commerce, the event brought together community members to reflect on FCU’s journey and impact.
“Our once small financial cooperative has been extremely blessed over the past 60 years,” said Vickie Schmitzer, CEO of Frankenmuth Credit Union. “We have received incredible support from our community every step along the way. This 60 years has been nothing short of magnificent, and we look forward to what the future holds for us at Frankenmuth Credit Union.”
The celebration highlighted FCU’s ongoing commitment to community support, with $28,048 raised through its annual Hope Tree Auction. The funds were distributed to six local charities: CAN Council, Covenant Kids, Light the Night, Love For A Child, Underground Railroad, and Wellspring Lutheran Foundation Bethesda.
To honor its founding year, FCU also treated six lucky attendees to a chance in the money blower, filled with $1,964. Local artists Stephen Hargash and Billy Budd added a creative touch, inviting attendees to contribute brushstrokes to a commemorative painting featuring the FCU logo and a tribute to the old Carling Brewery.
Founded in 1964 by employees of local breweries and mills, Frankenmuth Credit Union has expanded into a full-service financial institution offering banking, insurance, trust, and investment solutions.
Today, FCU operates branches across Bay, Genesee, Huron, Midland, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, and Tuscola counties, serving over 73,000 members throughout Michigan.
