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Our Mission

Act as a multiplier for good, sharing our success to improve the lives of members, employees, and neighbors to build stronger, more vibrant communities.

Dow Credit Union's Service Commitment is to be our members' lifelong financial partner by building trusted relationships.

 

Dow Credit Union was the 182nd credit union organized in the State of Michigan.

In 1937, the country was still in the throes of a severe economic depression that underscored the need for a workable financial plan to enable Dow employees to save for emergencies and obtain convenient, low-cost credit. Two Dow employees heard about the credit union movement and brought members of the Michigan Credit Union League to Midland. Representatives of labor and management heard the plan, liked it, and applied to the State Banking Department for a charter, which was granted July 28, 1937.

When Dow Credit Union began, membership was available to all employees of The Dow Chemical Company upon payment of a $0.25 membership fee. After joining, members could buy shares in the Credit Union for $5 each. The maximum loan granted without security was $50 and the maximum loan with security was $300. Interest rates were fixed at one percent a month on unpaid balances of any loan.

The first year of its inception, Dow Credit Union had 338 members and issued $4,990 in loans. By 1938, the assets reached $35,983. Dow Credit Union is proud to serve more than 74 thousand members and as of December 31, 2021 has over $2.1 billion in assets.

Our goal has always been to serve the members to the best of our abilities and provide them with the best value for their money. Every day, we continually strive to improve our level of service by keeping our common focus on the members. Thank you for your continued support of Dow Credit Union and for utilizing the many services we offer. Please look to us first for all of your financial needs as we continue to provide great value and pricing of our products and services. We look forward to serving you today, tomorrow, and for the years to come. Remember, Dow Credit Union is your Credit Union!

 

Hours and Locations

Midland Branch

Hours

Lobby:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET*

Drive Thru:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET*

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET*

* See the Holiday Hours section below for more specific information.

Saginaw Branch

5420 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638

Hours

Lobby:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET*

Drive Thru:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET**

* See the Holiday Hours section below for more specific information.
** Drive Thru ATM available 24-hours every day and on weekends.

ATMs

We have a number of ATM locations. Use our ATM Locator to find the one closest to you!


Holiday Hours (2024)

DayDateHoliday NameHours
MondayNew Year's Day HolidayClosed
SaturdayJan 13Martin Luther King Jr. Day WeekendClosed
MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day Closed
MondayPresident's Day Closed
FridayMar 29Good FridayClosed
SaturdayEaster Weekend Closed
SaturdayMemorial Day WeekendClosed
MondayMemorial Day Closed
Thursday Independence Day Closed
SaturdayAug 31Labor Day WeekendClosed
MondayLabor Day Closed
ThursdayThanksgiving Closed
FridayDay after Thanksgiving Closed
SaturdayThanksgiving WeekendClosed
TuesdayChristmas Eve7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
WednesdayChristmas DayClosed
TuesdayNew Year's Eve7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
WednesdayJan 01New Year's Day (2025)Closed

 

 

 

Featured News

"Reality Store" Promotes Financial Literacy at Jefferson Middle School

September 15, 2023

MIDLAND - Hundreds of eighth graders at Midland's Jefferson Middle School participated in an experiential "Reality Store" on Sept. 15, made possible in part by Business Development Specialist Ryan Carter. 

 

ConneCTEd, the "Career and Technical Education" arm of the Midland County Education Service Agency, delivers the Reality Store program to middle and high schools across the region. According to ConneCTEd, the experience sees students attend a station-style game of real life in their gymnasium. They select a vocation, are paid wages, and navigate expenses for a month of "adult life." 

 

"I have been volunteering at Reality Stores for over 10 years, speaking to young people about the importance of saving," Carter said. "I continue to do so because of the positive impact that these events have on our youth." 

 

Choices comprise the curriculum's foundation, along with the rewards and consequences that may result from them. Youth explore their career interests, experiencing the requisite educational requirements and realistic compensation. The program is delivered exclusively for eighth and tenth graders in the Midland Intermediate School District. 

 

As a representative of the credit union, Carter explained best practices for wealth management to the students. Along with best practices for budgeting, Carter stressed the importance of a planned and deliberate strategy for saving. 

 

"ConneCTEd Reality Stores are a great way for young people, specifically eighth and eleventh graders, to gain an understanding of what it is like living on your own," Carter said. 

 

Support for the program reflects our credit union's commitment to twin pillars of our community giving campaign: youth and education. An overwhelming majority of high school graduates polled say their education did not prepare them to manage their money in adulthood. For this reason, fostering financial literacy in young people is a priority for our credit union, as well as a long-term investment. 

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Dow Credit Union believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to a robust and thriving financial institution. As a membership organization with a global reach, Dow Credit Union is committed to promoting a culture that includes, encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices and reflects the communities it serves.

 

 

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