Ideal Credit Union Kicks Off Centennial Year with 2026 Great Minnesota Workplace Honor

The IDA Insider

Woodbury, Minn. (March 11, 2026)

Ideal Credit Union Kicks Off Centennial Year with 2026 Great Minnesota Workplace Honor

Ideal Credit Union has been named a 2026 Great Workplaces in Minnesota honoree by Twin Cities Business Magazine, marking the second year in a row it has earned this recognition.

“Being named a 2026 Great Minnesota Workplace as Ideal Credit Union celebrates 100 years in the community, reflects the staying power of a purpose-driven culture and the dedication of our incredible team,” said Brian Sherrick, president and CEO of Ideal Credit Union.

Ideal Credit Union began in 1926 when a group of postal employees in St. Paul came together to create a better way to bank. What started as a small credit union for postal workers grew over time and today serves residents and businesses across the metro and beyond.

As a member-owned financial cooperative, Ideal focuses on making banking more affordable, rates more competitive and service more personal. Ideal also invests in the communities we serve through charitable donations and volunteer service that makes a positive impact.

A profile of Ideal Credit Union and all the 2026 Great Minnesota Workplace winners is featured in the current February/March issue of the magazine.

About Ideal Credit Union:

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members, and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, business services and more.

Ideal CU operates branches in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater, and Woodbury, with a new Blaine location opening mid-2026. Visit idealcu.com for details.

The credit union is widely recognized for excellence, earning honors such as the 2026 and 2025 Great Minnesota Workplace Award (Twin Cities Business Magazine), 2022–2025 Best in State Credit Union (Forbes), 2023, 2025 Best Place to Work (Minneapolis–St. Paul Business Journal), Best Credit Union (Stillwater Gazette, five consecutive years), and multiple 2025 Readers’ Choice awards from the Hugo Citizen, including Best Workplace, Best Bank/Financial, Best Mortgage Company, and Best Customer Service.