Governor to Ohio CUs: Keep making a difference

COLUMBUS, Ohio (5/9/08)--Ohio's credit unions provide vital financial services and help to millions of Ohioans to realize their dreams of home ownership, maintain a healthy family and sustain a sound budget, said Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland.

Gov. Ted Strickland (center) at the Ohio Credit Union System ZENITH08 conference with Ohio Credit Union League General Counsel John Kozlowski and Department of Commerce Director Kim Zurz. (Photo provided by the Ohio Credit Union League)

His remarks were made at the opening session of the Ohio Credit Union System ZENITH08 conference held April 24-25 in Columbus (eLumination May 8). Nearly 800 attended.

Strickland acknowledged the importance of credit unions in the financial services marketplace.

He thanked Ohio credit unions for offering fair financial services, payday lending alternatives and financial education, which "make my life as governor easier," Strickland said.

Strickland also helped kick off the culmination and celebration of the 2008 Ohio Credit Unions: Marching Mile for Miracle Kids, which supports children's hospitals in Ohio.

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