by Emily Hechler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. LOUIS, MO (Apr. 8, 2026) – Alltru Credit Union has been named a 2026 Best Credit Union by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, an annual award honoring the region’s fastest-growing and most impactful organizations.
“We’re honored to be recognized as a Best Credit Union by Small Business Monthly,” said Tracy Verner, Community Development Manager at Alltru Credit Union. “This recognition reflects our commitment to helping St. Louisans access the financial tools they need to need to thrive. While many financial institutions overlook individuals in our community, we take the time to understand their story and provide solutions that support real financial progress.”
Alltru Credit Union was honored in the April 2026 edition of the Small Business Monthly (SBM). This award demonstrates growth, potential, and a commitment to the community.
The St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) is a trade magazine serving small- to mid-sized firms in the St. Louis region. More than 50,000 entrepreneurs and small-business leaders read Small Business Monthly each month for informative “how to” articles that help educate business owners.
Alltru Credit Union operates five branches across the Greater St. Louis area, including its headquarters in Wentzville and additional locations in St. Charles, Hazelwood, Florissant, and downtown St. Louis.
For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/. To see a full list of winners, visit St. Louis Small Business Monthly.
About Alltru Credit Union
Alltru Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1968 as District 837 Credit Union by the International Association of Machinist Union members employed by McDonnell Douglas in North County St. Louis. Alltru is full-service Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to improve the financial well-being of its members. With over 40,500 members and more than $380 million in assets, Alltru has provided members with a full line of dependable financial products and services for 58 years. For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/.
Media Contact:
Laura Woods – Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy (636) 916-8303; lwoods@alltrucu.org