Community Finance Target ACE Community Credit Union for digital enablement and cost-effective cloud hosting solutions, leveraging their not-for-profit, member-owned model to emphasize long-term value, security, and scalable services suitable for a small team.

Tech Modernization Given their basic tech stack and use of common web technologies, position low-ops modernization packages (CDN optimization, performance monitoring, and secure web app hosting) to improve member experience for Ames and Story County customers.

Growth Readiness With revenue under 1M and peers in mid-market ranges, offer affordable growth-focused solutions like cloud-based CRM, marketing automation, and analytics to help scale member engagement and services without disrupting the cooperative model.

Security & Compliance Prioritize security, data privacy, and compliance consulting tailored to small financial co‑ops, emphasizing threat monitoring, secure data transfer, and regulatory alignment to protect member data.

Community Focus Leverage opportunities for partnership and sponsorships with local Ames initiatives to expand brand presence, drive community engagement, and cross-sell technology services to similar credit unions in the region.