media release

Corporate Office
3000 Marentette Avenue
Windsor , ON N8X 4G2
p. 519.974.3100 f. 519.974.9098

For Release: April 23, 2007

Windsor Family Credit Union Makes
Canadian Business 2007 "Best Workplaces in Canada" List

Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) is pleased to announce that they have been recognized in Canadian Business magazine as one of the "Best Workplaces in Canada" for 2007.

WFCU has demonstrated to its staff, members and community as well as the Great Place to Work® Institute Canada that they exemplify the five trust-building dimensions of a great place to work®: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

WFCU President and CEO, Marty Komsa expressed ?Our Board of Directors, for many years has made a commitment to a policy of leading edge human resources and compensation practices while at the same time providing every employee at Windsor Family with the opportunity to play a role and be recognized for their contributions to the organization". When referring to the overwhelming acknowledgement of staff towards WFCU's community contributions, Marty responded, "As a locally owned and operated financial institution it is our responsibility and pledge to give back to the community that has supported us for so many years. Our staff is committed to making our members and community their number one priority, and for that I am so proud."

The "Best Workplaces in Canada" List
More than 20,000 employees participated in the 2007 "Best Workplaces in Canada " survey. This survey and resulting list is compiled for Canadian Business magazine by Great Place to Work® Institute Canada . The competition process is based on two criteria: One being a 57-statement survey completed by a random selection of employees, along with their open-ended comments about their organizations; the remaining is based on an in-depth review of the organization's culture, including an evaluation of HR policies and procedures. A full story and list of "Best Workplaces in Canada " appears in the April 23 rd issue of Canadian Business magazine.

Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU)
WFCU has long been recognized as one of the leading, progressive, financial organizations in the City of Windsor and Essex County . With administered assets of over $600 million WFCU is the largest credit union in Essex County and eighth largest in Ontario . WFCU is ISO certified and further stresses the importance of quality by maintaining an internal 5 Star Quality Program. Ranked in the Top 25 Small and Medium employers in Canada , WFCU values its staff and their ongoing contributions. Committed to the communities it serves, WFCU is proud to display the Imagine Caring Company logo and is one of only 100 companies in Canada to do so. Visit windsorfamily.com to learn more about WFCU