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Member Stories

Your stories inspire us and can inspire others, too!

When we say we’re here to help our members, we mean it! Those featured in our Member Stories, past and present, share why they can count on WESTconsin, ranging from stories about consolidating debt for lower monthly payments to starting a business with financing and support from WESTconsin.

We strive to make our members feel like more than just an account number, and to give members and communities the inspiration, resources, and support to achieve financial wellness and pursue their dreams.

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Tracey and Steve Johnson: Scatterbrain Cafe

Tracey and Steve Johnson worked with WESTconsin to finance their dream of repurposing an old building into a café, salon, and coffee roastery. They appreciated working with WESTconsin because “they’re local people, like we are.”

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Jordann Sorensen: Tiny Tree Academy

At 21 years old, Jordann Sorensen was ready to pursue her dream of owning and running her own childcare facility. WESTconsin Business Lenders gave her confidence and reassurance that she was capable of owning her own business and helped finance her purchase of Tiny Tree Academy. 

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Dianna Fiergola: Mainstream Boutique

When Dianna Fiergola opened Mainstream Boutique in Menomonie, it was important for her to do things as locally as she could. Having numerous office locations in her community, along with shared beliefs and values made WESTconsin a great fit for her and her business.

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Shannon Wisemiller: Dance Explosion

Shannon Wisemiller has owned Dance Explosion for over thirty years and has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union for even longer. WESTconsin helped her build a new dance studio in New Richmond, and made the building process very easy for her to navigate.

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Anika and Jon Dervetski: Member Story

Like many young families, Anika and Jon Dervetski found themselves in debt that seemed difficult to overcome. With the help of Kathy Smith, a WESTconsin Financial Services Specialist, they were able to create a plan that reduced their overall monthly payment by hundreds of dollars.  

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Kelly and Joe Gribowski, Cabin Coffee

Kelly and Joe Gribowski has dreamed of owning their own business for a long time. After being turned away by three other financial institutions, they contacted WESTconsin with their business plan. The Gribowski’s say it was WESTconsin’s belief in them that helped them move forward and pursue their goal of owning their own business.

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