About this episode

This episode explores the role of credit unions in community engagement and the importance of human connection in business.

In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Lucie Misfeldt, Community Engagement Manager at City & County Credit Union, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of community-centered business strategy. Lucie breaks down the misunderstood world of credit unions, explaining how member-owned financial institutions operate differently from traditional banks and why their “people helping people” philosophy creates long-term impact. The conversation goes far beyond banking. Matt and Lucie unpack the mechanics behind successful community engagement campaigns, event marketing strategy, financial literacy education, brand trust, and how businesses can create meaningful human relationships that compound into long-term customer loyalty. From building youth financial education programs to optimizing event ROI and volunteer engagement, this episode becomes a masterclass in authentic grassroots marketing. Lucie also shares tactical insights from organizing 30–50 community events annually, including event planning systems, swag psychology, volunteer coordination, sponsorship strategy, and how businesses can avoid transactional marketing in favor of…

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