Brian Orenstein

• Banks Renew Lures for Small Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 8, 2013

  If it’s all about location, location, location when opening a business, credit unions may want to pay attention to several cities in Florida, California and Texas.

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  Charter Oak FCU Expands Business Lending Division

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 1, 2013

  Bank veteran joins Connecticut credit union to bolster business lending operation.

• Connecticut League CEO Shares MBL Message on NPR

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 3, 2013

  The impact of raising the member business lending cap got another national awareness boost through Connecticut's public radio station.

• Charter Oak FCU Gives $19,000 to Local Charities

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 5, 2012

  Ten organizations will be able to do more to help their Connecticut community thanks to grants from Charter Oak FCU.

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  Charter Oak FCU Steers Shipyard to Smooth Sailing

  By Michelle Samaad  |  October 7, 2012

  Jeff Marshall typically starts his days early at the Mystic Shipyard, a 169-year old marina with a history steeped in the construction of schooners and iron-clad ships to sail the waterways of New England.

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  Steering Shipyard to Smoother Sailing: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 4, 2012

  A Connecticut credit union won the business of historic Mystic Shipyard. Get the story in this preview from next week's print edition.

• Charter Oak Brings Branding Campaign to the Mall

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  August 1, 2012

  Charter Oak advertises at local Connecticut mall.

• Charter Oak FCU Named Mortgage Leader

  By David Morrison  |  February 20, 2012

  A second credit union has been formally recognized as a mortgage leader in its community.

• Connecticut CU Leads Area Institutions in Mortgage Lending

  By David Morrison  |  February 3, 2012

  Charter Oak booked 733 mortgage loans worth $94 million last year.

• Cash Bonus for Charter Oak FCU Gold Rewards Members

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  December 9, 2011

  Pay out of $100 each to more than 2,700 members by Connecticut CU.