American 1 Credit Union is pleased to announce their sponsorship in hosting the Lean Rocket LOCAL Event in partnership with Lean Rocket Lab.

Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the event that will take place on April 11, 2023, at the American 1 Event Center located at 128 W. Ganson Street. The Luncheon will feature keynote speaker Shawn Harper, a former NFL Player who now is a CEO, motivational speaker, author, and life coach. Tickets are $50 a person and will include an autographed copy of Harper’s book, “The Winning Edge.”

“We could not be more excited to partner with Lean Rocket Lab to help grow small business ventures.” said Martha Fuerstenau, President/CEO of American 1 Credit Union. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and our mission is to remove the barriers for first-time business owners by offering mentorship, grants, and support.”

The event will celebrate the LOCAL program's first graduating fellow class, along with welcoming the 2023 fellows. Small business sponsorships are available in the tiers of $500, $1,000, $3,000, and $5,000. Individual tickets to the event are also available.  To learn more, visit https://a1cu.us/LRLSponsorships

Established in 1950, American 1 Credit Union today serves over 62,000 members with branches in Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Wayne counties. American 1 is proud to serve the members of their communities by creating financial wellness through personal everyday banking.