Doug Petersen, president/CEO of the $880 million Workers Credit Union in Fitchburg, Mass., recalls asking the president/CEO of a small credit union why he chose Workers to consider a merger deal.

In todays competitive marketplace, businesses find themselves constantly challenged to grow and evolve if they want to succeed and not be deemed old fashion or out-of-date in meeting the demands of customers.

International Credit Union Day is a celebration held around the globe on Oct. 18. and more than 196 million credit union members belonging to over 51,000 credit unions in 100 countries worldwide will be invited to celebrate International Credit Union Week with their credit unions.