NORTH COUNTRY, NY – NOVEMBER 3, 2025: Local businesses are essential to the North Country’s economy, and AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to support them. With deep local roots, AmeriCU is committed to providing the resources and personalized guidance North Country businesses need to succeed.

Leading that effort in the region is Emily Bristol, AmeriCU’s Commercial Loan Officer. Emily works directly with business owners to understand their goals and assist them in forming a roadmap as to how to achieve them.

“I am a native to the North Country and have a vested interest in ensuring business owners succeed,” said Emily. “That means giving them access to knowledge, helping map out their goals, and connecting business owners to the resources and capital they need to thrive.”

According to the Department of Labor, as of July 2025, more than 161,900 people across the region were employed, with over 110,000 working in the private sector. Local businesses provide many jobs in the North Country and sustain the livelihoods of thousands of families, making them vital to the region’s stability.

AmeriCU remains committed to supporting local businesses, big or small. By combining personalized guidance with access to capital and resources, AmeriCU empowers North Country businesses to take control of their future and keep moving forward.

To learn more about how AmeriCU Credit Union can support your business, please visit www.americu.org/business.

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About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. Celebrating its 75^th anniversary, AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 190,000 members, 21 financial centers, and $2.8 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to empowering members and supporting communities. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.