Celebrating Earth Day with USAgencies Credit Union

April 7, 2015 by Jon Elias

Earth Day in Portland is something special. It gives us a chance to reflect on how we conserve resources, plant a tree for future generations, and celebrate healthy living and green technologies.

That’s why we always get so excited for Earth Day at Portland Pedal Power. We are all about sustainability and green technology. Having a day dedicated to promoting that kind of lifestyle is a great opportunity to tell everyone about why we love to deliver by bike!

To help promote traveling on two wheels, Portland Pedal Power is going to be at the Edith Green Building this coming Earth Day, April 22nd, with USAgencies Credit Union. USAgencies offers a great bicycle loan program, ensuring you have the ability to get the bicycle of your dreams. Whether you need a cargo bike to move some serious weight, a road bike to get you around the city, or a city bike for some laid back cruising over the weekend, USAgencies wants to get you the bike that suits you best.

Come say hi to us on the 22nd! We will have some delicious treats from one of our vendors and will be talking about our awesome Pyxis cargo box, the many uses of cargo bikes, and all the benefits you can get by incorporating cycling into your daily commute.

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The Lloyd Eco Fair is Coming!

April 2, 2015 by Jon Elias

We are all about sustainability at Portland Pedal Power. Of course, when you work at a business where you work primarily by bike in Portland, it’s practically a requirement. That’s why we are so excited about Lloyd Eco Fair!

In celebration of Earth Month, Lloyd EcoDistrict is organizing the first annual Eco Fair in the Lloyd District. We’re teaming up with PacifiCorp and Lloyd Center to bring together local businesses and organizations for a two-day event to promote sustainable practices in our community. Join us to make the Lloyd District a great place to live, work and play!

The fair is a two day event, April 10th – 11th, from 11Am -2PM, and will feature fun activities for kids and adults, DIY workshops, and information about innovative community resources. Attendees will learn about urban farming opportunities, build a free bike bucket, get the inside scoop on Lloyd Center renovations and housing developments in the Lloyd District, and take our Coffee Cup Eco-Challenge.

Other vendor booths will include Go Lloyd’s Lloyd Links program for live trip-planning assistance, PacifiCorp’s Blue Sky and Wattsmart programs, information on the LEED Platinum Hassalo on Eighth project, along with many more of the innovative green resources in the Lloyd District. Saturday will feature multiple kid-friendly activities and interactive entertainment.

The fair will be held at Nordstrom Plaza and Court at Lloyd Center, found at 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232. Click here for directions!

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Financial Literacy Month is Coming. RSVP with USAgencies!

March 26, 2015 by Jon Elias

Tax Season is always a difficult time. There are so many variables that factor in, so many 3rd parties that promise the highest refund, and by the end of the day, you usually have to cut a big check.

It’s not just taxes, either. Financial issues are a lifetime struggle for many people. Am I saving enough? Are my accounts in order?

That’s why USAgencies is hosting a Feast&Forum throughout April, which is Financial Literacy Month! Every Wednesday, USAgencies Credit Union will be talking about some of the most important aspects of being financially literate while you get to enjoy a brown bag lunch.

Each event will be hosted at the Credit Union, located on 95 SW Taylor Street. Take a look at what you will be learning about during the month of April:

APRIL 1ST: Investing Concerns in a Fragile Market – Take a deep dive into common investing mistakes and discuss the importance of asset allocation.

APRIL 8TH: Roth IRA – Learn the benefits of Roth IRAs and how they are different from Traditional IRA; plus learn about the TSP option with a Roth.

APRIL 15TH: Understanding Retirement Plan Rollovers – We’ll cover rolling over 401(k)s, IRAs, TSP accounts, and others.

APRIL 22ND : Asset Allocation – Discussion on how to utilize asset allocation to work toward your short, mid, and long-term goals; plus we’ll look at the TSP L-Funds.

APRIL 29TH : Transition to Retirement – Learn ten critical factors to help you plan for your retirement.

For each week you register and attend a Feast&Forum session during Financial Literacy Month, you’re entered to win a $100 Certificate of Deposit (6-month term!)

All of these sessions are free and open to the members and non-members alike. Brown Bag Lunches are limited to 20 people and Webinars are limited to 50 people.

Be sure to RSVP for the seminar or webinar you want to attend. Following the prompts and you’re on your way! You can also RSVP by connecting with Kasey Rockwell at (503)275-0346

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