I bet you never thought that a credit union blog would be so much fun, did you? We do a lot for our communities and our Corporate Cool culture lets us have a whole lot of fun behind the scenes!
The culture here at Pelican is centered around positivity and bonding as a family. Our team members will tell you time and time again that Pelican is an environment where work is fun and everyone can enjoy themselves. That sentiment most definitely applies to our Baton Rouge at Mid City branch team. Pelican’s Mid City branch is as close-knit a …
On June 12, 2019, the team at Labarre Associates honored its work in association with Pelican State Credit Union and all of the subcontractors that helped with the credit union’s new Corporate Campus in Baton Rouge! The last piece of structural steel was raised to the highest point of the building in what is coined the “Topping Off Ceremony.” My …
Let’s face it—none of us are made of money. We don’t have a money tree in the back yard that we can simply go pick from when we’d like to buy something. While those things would be really cool, the reality is that we have budgets to stick to and have to carefully plan for life’s expenses. We all eventually …
Credit unions are not-for-profit entities. This means that all money that is earned is not distributed to stockholders; it’s instead invested back to the organization’s initiatives and members, or owners! Every individual that uses a credit union’s services owns a “share” in the company. In other words, credit unions are owned by their members. The business structure of a credit …
It’s no secret that Pelican loves to go above and beyond for its members! Frances Melanson, a member of Pelican and nearby resident of our Prairieville Branch, shares all of the wonderful experiences she has had during her time as a Pelican member. From the Member: How long have you been a member with Pelican? Not long enough! There’s never …
Our Member Solutions Representatives talk with our members each day to help them find solutions when roadblocks happen in life. They work closely with our members to help them keep their accounts in good standing, offering other ways to make payments and get back on track when “life happens.” Nicole Rogers gives us a look at a day in the …
