(Carson City, Nevada) January 20, 2017—January 24, 2017 marks a special day for Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU). The locally-based, member owned financial institution will celebrate 68 years of serving the region, along with a proclamation from the City of Reno designating the date as “Greater Nevada Credit Union Day”.

The proclamation acknowledges the credit union’s USDA Lender of the Year Award, the first given to any Nevada based financial institution or credit union.  GNCU is also recognized for its community support to organizations such as Special Olympics of Northern Nevada, Habitat for Humanity, and Salvation Army; and ongoing sponsorship of the University of Nevada Marching Band and Greater Nevada Field.

Greater Nevada is headquartered in Carson City and has branches throughout northern Nevada, including three in Reno. The credit union serves more than 54,000 consumers and small businesses, and has been consistently recognized as both Best Financial Institution in many of its service areas and as a top employer by the Reno/Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards. Greater Nevada Credit Union’s subsidiary companies include Greater Nevada Mortgage and Greater Nevada Insurance. For more information, visit gncu.org.