We sat down with 4Front SVP of Operations, Shelley DeYoung, SVP of Technology, Zach Eychaner AND the CEO, Andy Kempf, to discuss all of the things about our west Michigan expansion! 

4Front is putting down roots in Zeeland, Holland and Muskegon and we are SO pumped about it! Tune in to this episode to hear about what went into this exciting decision, when those new doors will officially open, job updates, where Kempf sees us going in the future, and much more! 

This week we’re sitting down with Lauren Dake, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for Norte! 

Norte is a youth-focused, active transportation-centered, neighborhood-based nonprofit organization that has an amazing mission to promote more bike/walk friendly communities. They're empowering our kids to do that by providing them with the necessary skills and tools for success! They do incredible things in our five county region and are looking to expand even beyond that! 4Front is so proud to be a supporter of all the good Norte does so we just HAD to bring them on the show to chat about what’s to come this summer season, including some incredible upgrades to their Bikes for All program. Want to get involved in Norte as a volunteer? We’ve got info and so much more on this episode of Tell me it’s Friday! 

It’s Episode 2 in our “Day in the Life of” series! 

Not only does 4Front Credit Union offer commercial lending services, we also offer treasury management services for businesses! This week, we sat down with Jeff Bassett, VP of Treasury Management, and his right hand, Treasury Management Specialist, Layla McIntyre, who we must add also keeps track of Jeff’s breakfast! Jeff and Layla discuss everything they offer businesses when it comes to managing what comes in and what goes out. And we’re not just talking about big businesses! There’s something for all shapes, sizes, and ages!   

Welcome to episode one of our new "Day in the Life of" series! In this series we'll be picking the brains of different 4Front team members to gain a better understanding of the different and important roles they play at the credit union. Don't worry, it won't all be business. There's plenty of room for fun in this series as we also learn about fun and interesting facts about your favorite 4Front peeps!  

Managing 15 different branches involves wearing a lot of different hats, according to Regional Branch Managers, Kent Nordin and Abbie Hart. Surprisingly, not every branch is managed the exact same and a lot of that depends on the needs of our members in a particular community. How they're leading their teams to success, handling constant growth and what the "branch of the future" looks like, in this episode of Tell me it's Friday! 

Spring is officially in the air! Do you know what that means? Yes, it's definitely allergy season but even better...it's WEDDING SEASON! 

This is an episode that's near and dear to your host's heart because I'm actually getting married in the fall! And yes, like many eager brides, I had a Pinterest board made up even before my wonderful fiancé popped the big question. From flowers and invitations to food and the little suit I wanted our dog to wear down the aisle (lol), it highlighted everything I fantasized over for what our big day would look like. But also like many brides, I realized once I got into the details of a budget, I found that some of those pins were just that, a fantasy! 

This week we're joined by Stacy Horn, owner, creative director and wedding planning extraordinaire for Juniper and Lace Events, 4Front Regional Branch Manager, Abbie Hart, and 4Front team member and fellow 2022 bride, Katie Drzewiecki! There's so much to talk about when it comes to wedding budgets because no one's wedding is the same. From a quaint and intimate ceremony with just you and your S/O, to the "anything goes" mindset, there's a little something for everyone in this episode, including some handy financial tools that can help you achieve everything you're hoping for for your big day! 

Ahhh...the sound of coffee slurps over a microphone in the morning. :) 

The lending team is joining me for a very entertaining episode of Tell me it's Friday where the goal for this show was to discuss one of 4Front's latest lending products, QuickCash! It's so simple and so convenient, it's almost too good to be true! 

While we did meet our goal, it's NEVER a dull moment with this bunch, so even if you're not in the market for some extra cash, you'll definitely want to tune into this episode. Happily listening! 

I'm joined by Cecilia Chesney, Chief Executive Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, to talk about everything going on in our communities BBBS related! Ever thought about being a big? Well, look no farther because Cecilia explains what all it takes, which is surprisingly less than you'd think! Turns out that being a big doesn't require anything fancy. It's actually the smallest things that can make the biggest impact in a child's life. 

Plus, we're talking about their biggest fundraising event of the season, The Bigs Wine Event! 

More info: https://bigsupnorth.com/event/bigs-wine-event/

Giving back is what we stand 4! 4Front Credit Union is excited to announce the 4Front Foundation! We're sitting down with Foundation Executive Director, Rachel Hunter, to learn about everything The Foundation plans to do in the community. 

We’re covering A LOT with Z93 radio DJ, AJ Guertin! He's also known as the famous voice behind the Tell me it’s Friday’s jingle! AJ's giving shout outs to all the places he’s called home over the years including Ludington, LA, Florida, and of course, Traverse City, as we learn about what’s brought him here to us, what it’s like to be a radio DJ while keeping up with the latest in pop culture, keeping a “dog mindset” on life, AND his take on dating in northern Michigan. Can you believe he’s ONLY had two lattes today?! 

The ultimate party in the woods is back after a 2 year hiatus. Tune in as I sit down with Suds & Snow masterminds, Troy Daily and Mike Moran to talk all things related to this year’s theme, what’s new, how it’s all coming together, how many bathrooms it takes to keep people happy, and what the future looks like for this major northern Michigan festival!