Big news from the 2025 Stride Credit Union Annual General Meeting!
Stride Credit Union held it’s 2025 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 15th where they announced that eligible members would be receiving their share of $1.1 million in dividend payouts within the next week. These payments were deposited into members’ accounts on Friday, April 17th – what a way to kick off the weekend!
The payments also coincided with Member Appreciation Day on April 17th, where members were invited into Stride branches to get their literal piece of the pie – a homemade piece of pie baked by The Little Red Barn. Branches were busy all day with members popping in for the sweet giveaway and entering their names into the Stride prize draw. The day was a success and Stride staff were excited to share a piece of the pie with their valued members.
Being a Credit Union member means you are part of a cooperative. On top of receiving personalized service from people who know you and your story, you can also benefit from profits depending on the amount of business you have with your Credit Union. Its another way Credit Unions are giving back to their communities.
For further information on Dividends, Surplus Shares or in becoming a member, please contact us.
Stride Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Stride Forward Fund, supporting 13 incredible organizations that are creating meaningful impact across rural Manitoba. These investments strengthen the people, places, and programs that help our communities thrive.
From revitalizing gathering spaces to supporting childcare, recreation, arts, and accessibility, this year’s projects reflect Stride’s commitment to building strong, inclusive communities. Brent Budz, CEO of Stride Credit Union, emphasized the importance of these investments: “The Stride Forward Fund is about more than financial support—it’s about investing in the heart of our communities. These projects represent the resilience, creativity, and collaboration that make rural Manitoba strong.”
Highlights of 2025 Stride Forward Fund Projects:
The impact of these grants is already being felt. Norma Somers, speaking on behalf of the Birnie Community Club, shared, “Birnie Community Club has done all its banking business with Stride Credit Union for years. We have had great service and have appreciated the support for local community events. The Stride Forward Fund is one example of the connection between the Credit Union and the communities it serves. We are very grateful for the grant we have received. Fundraising is a big challenge for small communities. This money will help us to begin our project to improve our kitchen facility for community functions. Thank you.”
Why This Matters To You
When we invest in community spaces, we invest in connection, belonging, and opportunity. These projects are commitments to the people who gather, learn, celebrate, and grow in these places. Every contribution strengthens the fabric of rural Manitoba, ensuring that children have safe places to play, families have access to childcare, and neighbours have welcoming spaces to come together.
To learn more about each recipient and how they’re helping their communities stride forward, visit https://strideforwardfund.ca.
The Stride for STARS 2025 fundraising golf tournament was held Thursday, July 10th at the Portage Golf Club. We had a great turn out of golfers, an overwhelming response from corporate sponsors and as a result, we are very excited to announce that we were able to present STARS Air Ambulance with a cheque for $25,000!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. STARS is an important part of Manitoba’s health care system, and we are very proud to support their efforts.
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Supporting community is a core value for Stride Credit Union. This made getting involved with the Oakville Community Club an easy decision. We are proud, and very excited, to announce that Stride Credit Union will be supporting the Oakville Community Club with a ten-year, $50,000 sponsorship agreement and the naming rights to the “Stride Events Room”.
While the new building will be the hub of the community, we anticipate the Stride Events Room to be the hub of the building. We look forward to seeing many weddings, socials, family gatherings and other events take place in the Stride Events Room and are proud to be a part of this initiative in Oakville.
“The Oakville Community Club is very excited and grateful for the sponsorship from Stride. This facility will be a valuable resource for the community for generations and it wouldn't be possible without this generous support from Stride.” -Eric Delong, Oakville Community Club board member.
According to Community Centre Renewal Committee chair, Dennis Galbraith, the completion of the new Community Centre in the village of Oakville is the culmination of 15 years of volunteer work including a feasibility study, fundraising, design, and construction. The new centre will replace the existing community hall which, after 75 years, has reached the end of its usable lifespan due to declining structural integrity. Designed to include the community’s first licenced childcare centre, the new building will be the center of community engagement for generations to come.
The new Community Centre in Oakville has been designed and constructed to meet the needs of a thriving 21st century community. Heated and cooled geothermally, the building will be shielded from every increasing energy cost while having near zero green house gas emissions. Beyond all the social and recreational benefits, this building is also the community’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The 40-space childcare centre employing 8 staff is the community’s commitment to families and future community development.
“Stride Credit Union firmly believes in giving back to the communities that we serve. While our branch may no longer be located in Oakville, we still very much serve that community and want to support our members and the various initiatives that happen in these small towns. This is a huge boost to Oakville and its residents and we are thrilled to be a part of it.” -Brent Budz, CEO, Stride Credit Union.
Stride Credit Union recently participated at a joint media release announcing its investment into The Connect Manitoba Growth Fund. The Connect Manitoba Growth Fund is an innovative venture capital fund established through a collaboration between the Government of Manitoba, Westcap Management Limited, and several local credit unions, including Access Credit Union, Fusion Credit Union, Stride Credit Union, and Sunrise Credit Union. The fund is the first recipient of capital from the Manitoba First Fund, which was introduced by the Manitoba government in the spring of 2022.
With an initial capitalization of $60 million, the Connect Manitoba Growth Fund aims to support later-stage growth companies in Manitoba. It specifically targets companies that have already gained market acceptance for their products or services. By providing funding to these established ventures, the fund seeks to facilitate their further expansion and development.
The Manitoba government, Westcap Management Limited, and the participating credit unions are the key investors in the Connect Manitoba Growth Fund. The Manitoba First Fund has made an inaugural investment of $25 million in partnership with Westcap Management Ltd., which has extensive experience in managing venture capital investments. The remaining $35 million will be contributed by the credit unions involved in the collaboration.
This joint effort between the government, venture capital managers, and credit unions is expected to foster economic growth and entrepreneurship in Manitoba. Managed by Westcap Management Limited, the Connect Manitoba Growth Fund will play a vital role in providing financial support to promising local companies and driving their continued success in the market.
Any commercial members that have questions about venture capital financing through this initiative can contact their Stride Account Manager or contact Westcap directly at 204-453-1000 or info@ConnectMB.ca
We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community because we're not just a credit union, we're also your neighbour. If there's a way to bring people together to build a better place to live, you'll find us.
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Stride Credit Union employees give back to their communities with over 1000 hours a year in volunteer time. From sporting events to school fundraisers to community initiatives and everything in between, we do our best to stay involved in the communities in which we live and work.
We are proud of our employees for recognizing the need in our communities for their time.
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