our story

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A legacy of strength, power, and courage. Our story began on April 16, 1936 – Inspired by a small handful of educators from the Battle Creek School System, the Battle Creek Teachers Association Credit Union was born. Our original field of membership was limited to teachers, principals, supervisors, and superintendents of the Battle Creek School System. At the end of the first year of operation, there were 79 members, 24 borrowers, and assets of $1,861.59. 

BlueOx Credit Union is now a part of the Ignite Credit Union Family! We now offer even more great financial services and financial products as a division Ignite Credit Union.

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who we are

Mission: We value the growth of people over profits, relationships over revenue, and community over credit scores to shape the future of the credit union for the good of our members because serving them is why we are here. 

Vision: To be your local financial institution of choice, powered by innovation, providing extraordinary personal service, and building relationships.

Our Promise: Lagniappe – Provide extraordinary service, giving a little extra with every interaction. Members should always leave with a little more than they started with, whether it is a smile, a new product, a new service, or financial education.  

what we do

We Lead. We Invent. We Deliver. We use the power of teamwork to deliver excellence. We are a team that is empowered, diverse, and inclusive. A passion for our members unites us. At BlueOx, we see a world where every member and employee is a unique individual—not just a number. Driven by our dedication to the credit union movement and by our philosophy of “People Helping People,” we aim to elevate human potential and financial success. Every day, we are demanding a better future for ourselves, our members, and our communities.

Giving ignites change. We believe in the “People Helping People” philosophy. Our Credit Union and employees give back in many ways to make a lasting impact on the communities where we live and work. We are deeply passionate and get directly involved by volunteering our time, making donations and providing sponsorships, providing professional services to help local non-profits, empowering and educating youth, and providing assistance for those in greatest need.

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our core values

Respect
Mindful engagement with our members, employees, and communities. We value equity, inclusion, and compassion, while recognizing that words and actions matter - where every individual is unique and treated equally. We are guided by empathy and a desire to be good humans and help in whatever way we can.

 

Curiosity
A progressive team, committed to growing and evolving with a visionary lens. We persevere to achieve service excellence for our members, employees, and communities. We pursue every opportunity for innovation and radiate positive energy in everything we do.
 

Passion
We are people helping people, creating positively remarkable experiences for our members, employees, and communities. A passion for helping our members unites us. We create solutions, embrace change, learn from others, and support one another for growth and prosperity. 

 

Empowerment
We celebrate team members' achievements and foster a sense of togetherness through engaging events and activities. We create positive spaces for all team members and demonstrate a sense of pride and joy in our Credit Union and our members. We celebrate our members' success and strive to help them create their own story rather than letting it be told for them.

financial condition

Providing financial advantages. Our financial success reflects relentless and focused effort. With a strong financial position, consistent earnings, and capitalization, we have the momentum to invest in financial services that will help make our Credit Union the best financial option. This means members, employees, and partners can count on us to honor our commitments – now and into the future. For a full financial report of BlueOx Credit Union, visit NCUA.gov and enter the charter number 62072.

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Click the button below to join today, or stop by any branch with your photo identification and Social Security Card and speak to a Member Service Advisor. For more information, contact us at (800) 648-8035.

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