For Immediate Release:
January 7, 2010

For more information, contact:
Francine Patella Ryan
ESL Public Affairs Manager
fpatella@esl.org
585.336.1089 or 585.261.6220 (cell)

Within the past few weeks, ESL has been featured several news articles. While each story had a different focus, what came through loud and clear is ESL's commitment to the growth and development of the Greater Rochester area. We'd like to share those highlights with you:

Democrat and Chronicle Interview
"Credit Unions Cash in on Bank Woes"
Published: 12/06/09
http://rocnow.com/article/business/2009912060336

WHEC TV News 10
"Share the Warmth" initiative
Published: 12/09/09
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1298559.shtml?cat=566

WXXI Radio Interview
"Headquarters Construction on Schedule"
Published 12-30-09
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/
0/0/1594100/WXXI.Local.Stories/ESL.HQ.Construction.Still.on.Schedule

Democrat and Chronicle Press Conference Coverage
"Bill Would Allow Bigger Loans from Credit Unions to Small Businesses"
Published: 01-05-10
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/
20100106/BUSINESS/1060375/1001/business

WHEC TV News 10 Press Conference Coverage
"Schumer: Boost Lending to Small Businesses"
Published: 01-05-10
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1345611.shtml?cat=566

Founded by George Eastman in 1920, ESL Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with $3.6 billion in assets. ESL employs more than 600 people locally and has more than 290,000 members world-wide. Access to the credit union includes 18 branch locations and more than 42 ATM locations, a Tele-Banking Center, and Internet and online banking channels. The company is headquartered at 100 Kings Highway South in Rochester and can be found on the Internet at www.esl.org.

 

ESL President/CEO David Fiedler (left) and Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) address the media about new legislation which would increase lending to small businesses. The press conference took place outside of ESL's headquarters construction site on January 5.