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== First Tech Credit Union ==
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:FirstTechCU.com redirects to FirstTechFed.com, site for FirstTech credit union}}
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'''First Tech Credit Union''' (or '''First Tech''') is a state chartered [[credit union]] headquartered in [[Beaverton, Oregon]]. It is regulated under the authority of the [[National Credit Union Administration]] (NCUA). First Tech has [http://www.firsttechcu.com/map.aspx?id=1 16 branches] located along the I-5 corridor of Western [[Oregon]] and [[Washington]] with over 156,000 members, and over 1.8 billion dollars in assets (2007)[http://www.firsttechcu.com/Files/Misc/annual_report_2007.pdf], making it one of largest state chartered credit unions in the [[Pacific Northwest]].
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== First Tech Federal Credit Union ==
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In 1952, seven Tektronix employees saw an opportunity to serve their employees better than traditional banks could. From there, First Tech Credit Union was born. Four years later, a handful of visionaries at Hewlett-Packard recognized a similar opportunity and formed what would later become Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union.
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== History ==
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While the term “high-tech” wouldn’t become part of our daily language for many years, Addison Avenue and First Tech’s founders recognized that people within forward thinking companies were wired differently. They had needs traditional banks simply couldn’t address. By 2010, Addison Avenue and First Tech decided they could serve them better together and merged to become First Tech Federal Credit Union in early 2011.
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First Tech began its life as Tektronix Federal Credit Union, formed by seven [[Tektronix]] employees on January 14th, 1952. In 1961, the name was changed to Tektronix Employees Federal Credit Union to better reflect the credit union's membership. From very early on, innovation (namely technical innovation) has been a driving force behind the company's developmental trajectory, thus resulting in First Tech's motto of "Think Forward". [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5328/is_200402/ai_n21344078] As early as 1976, the credit union began using computers for online data processing. By 1979 Tektronix Employees Federal Credit Union had begun the use of [[ATM machines]]. In 1985, the credit union unveiled Call 24, which allowed their members to call in to check their balances and transfer funds. Soon after in 1986, the name was changed to First Technology Credit Union and the membership opened up to include the quickly growing technology industry in the Pacific Northwest. In 1989, First Technology Credit Union developed and implemented the first [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_banking online banking program]. This proven track record helped lead to the 1992 addition of [[Microsoft]] to the First Technology membership. The 1995 launch of the company's ''www.1sttech.com'' website (the URL has since changed to [http://www.firsttechcu.com www.firsttechcu.com]) paved the way for the credit union to become the 2nd financial institution in the world to perform a secure internet transaction. Two years later, a decision was made to shorten the name to First Tech Credit Union. Staying true to its name, First Tech has remained an early adopter of burgeoning technology in the 21st century, offering [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_banking wireless banking] in 2000, account [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggregator aggregation] in 2001, and [[biometric]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_authentication dual-factor authentication] in 2007[http://searchfinancialsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid185_gci1310519,00.html#].
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== Membership ==
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First Tech Federal Credit Union serves 326,000 members located in every state in the Union and nearly 20 countries. Over a half-century ago, a few astute people had a vision to better serve their employees. They saw the potential of uniting technological innovation and human dedication for a greater good. We’re committed to delivering on that vision every day.
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To be a member of First Tech Credit Union, you must fulfill at least one of the following requirements:
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==== Work ====
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Learn more at firsttechfed.com.
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* You must work for a high tech or telecom [http://www.firsttechcu.com/home/become_a_member/eligibility/home_eligibility.html sponsor company].
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[[Category:Credit Union]]
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* You must work for the State of Oregon.
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[[Category:Beaverton]]
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* You must work in Lane County, Oregon.
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[[Category:Portland]]
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[[Category:Oregon]]
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==== Live ====
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[[Category:Bank]]
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* You must live in Lane County, Oregon.
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* You must live in any school district in Washington.
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==== Be ====
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* You must be a current student, former student, official, or employee of a post-secondary public or private educational institution located within 25 miles of a First Tech branch.
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* You must be an Oregon federal, local, school, or special district employee AND live or work within 25 miles of a First Tech branch
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* You must be a vendor, volunteer or contractor for an eligible group or First Tech sponsor company.
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* You must be an immediate family member of someone who is eligible for membership, regardless of where you live.
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==Products and Services Offered==
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The types of products and services offered by First Tech Credit Union are similar to that of most large financial institutions. [http://creditunionaccess.com/cu68281.htm]These include several types of [[checking accounts]], [[savings accounts]] (share accounts), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_deposit certificates of deposit], [[mortgages]], personal [[loans]], [[credit cards]], and[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Equity_Line_of_Credit lines of credit]. First Tech also offers investment, insurance, and tax services to its members. They are also given free access to the company's Online Banking and Mobile Banking services. Included in First Tech's Online Banking is a free Bill Pay service, an account aggregation service, a funds transfer service, and online access to check images and statements. Members can also access their accounts through Money and Quicken.
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==Community Involvement==
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First Tech has a rich history of supporting organizations that assist children and families, including (but not limited to): Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, Seattle Children’s Hospital, the March of Dimes, the Oregon Food Bank, the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. Their employees and members also contribute to quarterly blood drives with the Red Cross. These organizations are supported through sponsorships and corporate contributions.
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First Tech sponsors the following community events:
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*[http://www.seafair.com Seafair]
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*[http://www.aeanet.org AeA]
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*[http://www.morrisoncenter.org Morrison Child and Family Services: Cooking for Kids 2008 Series]
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*[http://www.redcross.org First Tech Blood Drive]
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*Hank and Moose open
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*First Tech Kids Club
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*[http://www.thprd.org Tualatin Hills Park Foundation: Hike ‘n’ Bike for the Future]
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*[http://www.relayforlife.org Relay for Life- Hillsboro]
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*22nd Annual Doernbecher Softball Tournament
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*[http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com Waterfront Blues Festival]
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*Salem-Keizer Education Foundation (SKEF)
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*[http://www.worldbeatfestival.org Books Across Borders Community Book Sale]
In 1952, seven Tektronix employees saw an opportunity to serve their employees better than traditional banks could. From there, First Tech Credit Union was born. Four years later, a handful of visionaries at Hewlett-Packard recognized a similar opportunity and formed what would later become Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union.
While the term “high-tech” wouldn’t become part of our daily language for many years, Addison Avenue and First Tech’s founders recognized that people within forward thinking companies were wired differently. They had needs traditional banks simply couldn’t address. By 2010, Addison Avenue and First Tech decided they could serve them better together and merged to become First Tech Federal Credit Union in early 2011.
First Tech Federal Credit Union serves 326,000 members located in every state in the Union and nearly 20 countries. Over a half-century ago, a few astute people had a vision to better serve their employees. They saw the potential of uniting technological innovation and human dedication for a greater good. We’re committed to delivering on that vision every day.
