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Gary Golden

  • Group of children and adults wearing green Propell Kids Foundation shirts posing with a mascot in front of a public building.
    Ridley Park

    Propell Kids Foundation Launches New Website to Expand Support for At-Risk Youth

    June 19, 2025

    The Propell Kids Foundation has officially launched its new website, giving the community a more accessible way to learn about the Foundation’s mission, track its…

  • Headshot of Conte against a purple background: He is smiling, has a dark beard and hair, and wears a jacket and tie.
    Banking & Finance

    Meet the Guy Making Banking Work Better for Local Businesses

    May 22, 2025

    If you’re running a business, chances are you don’t have time for complicated banking, surprise fees, or endless hold music. Propell Credit Union gets that…

  • Close up of builder with hard hat inspecting construction site, writing on clipboard.
    Banking & Finance

    Built for the Trades: How Credit Unions Deliver Banking That Works

    May 6, 2025

    For business owners in the trades, the workday rarely conforms to the traditional nine-to-five. Early mornings, late-night job estimates, and juggling cash flow between invoices…

  • A group of smiling kids huddles with their hands raised toward the center, indicating unity and strength.
    Banking & Finance

    Chester County Kids to Benefit as Local Foundation Expands Support for At-Risk Youth

    April 17, 2025

    Propell Credit Union has officially rebranded the BHCU Kids’ Foundation as the Propell Kids’ Foundation, reflecting the organization’s expanded footprint and growing impact across Chester…

  • Two men sitting at a table, engaged in a friendly conversation. One man, wearing a green blazer, is using a Lenovo Yoga laptop, while the other, in a light-colored polo shirt, laughs with his hand raised. A sign in the background promotes Propell Credit Union's digital banking services.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Commercial Lenders in Greater Philadelphia

    January 31, 2025

    The Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized Propell Credit Union as the fifth fastest-growing commercial lender in the Greater Philadelphia region. This achievement underscores Propell’s position as a…

  • Split image showing two scenes: on the left, Michael Quarto coaching a client performing squats outdoors near a "Personal Training Gym" sign; on the right, a group of individuals working out inside a gym with various exercise equipment.
    Banking & Finance

    Fitness, Health, and Community: How Q-Fitness Reflects Michael Quarto’s Vision

    January 21, 2025

    Michael Quarto’s path to founding Q-Fitness wasn’t traditional, but it’s one that reflects his passion for fitness and commitment to helping others. For Quarto, fitness…

  • From left: Ryan Conte, VP Propell; Jim Pace, Bus. Dev., Propell; Shane Piecara, Marketing at Propell; Regina White, Food Services at Safe Harbor; Derek Fiorenza, CEO F4; Jason Litman, COO F4; David Dawson, Bus. Dev. at Propell; Isabella Ambrosino, F4; and Ed Bonett, F4.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union and Fiorenza’s Food for Friends Unite to Tackle Food Insecurity

    January 7, 2025

    Propell Credit Union’s “Start Local, Spend Local, Save Local” initiative recently joined forces with Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) to highlight the power of community…

  • piggy bank inside a gift box, indicating the gift of savings.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union Releases Black Friday, Cyber Monday Promotions

    November 27, 2024

    This holiday season, Propell Credit Union is breaking the mold with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions designed to put financial wellness at the top…

  • Customers sit on a couch inside a Propell Credit Union branch, engaged in a friendly discussion with a banker. The banker, smiling and attentive, explains financial options while holding documents. The setting is warm and welcoming, with modern furnishings and a community-focused atmosphere. The customers appear relaxed, asking questions and reviewing materials.
    Banking & Finance

    Are All Credit Unions Serving the Community First?

    October 28, 2024

    In the fast-paced world of finance, it’s easy for institutions to lose sight of their original mission. Community credit unions, established to serve their local…

  • Small business owner looking over financials.
    Banking & Finance

    Navigating the Fed’s Rate Cut: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

    October 1, 2024

    The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points has raised a lot of questions for small business owners.…

  • Gary Golden.
    Banking & Finance

    Chester County Leadership: Gary Golden, CEO, Propell Credit Union

    September 12, 2024

    Gary Golden, CEO of Propell Credit Union, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Michigan and West Chester. He recalled idyllic memories of playing…

  • New Propell Credit Union location at 1 North Five Points Road.
    Banking & Finance

    Local Leaders Celebrate Propell Credit Union’s New Chester County Branch

    September 12, 2024

    Propell Credit Union recently marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its first Chester County branch in West Chester. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held…

  • Propell Credit Union
    Banking & Finance

    New Name, Same Rich Heritage: Rebranded Credit Union Expands into Chester County

    August 29, 2024

    Propell Credit Union, formerly known as BHCU, is ushering in a new era with its rebranding and the opening of a new location in Chester…

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