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Financial ServicesLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
Essential Credit Union is a locally oriented financial cooperative based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating from 2370 Towne Center Boulevard on the second floor. It was established in 1972 by a group of Dow Chemical employees to deliver affordable financial services to its members. The credit union serves more than 27,000 people and holds roughly $330 million in assets, with deposits insured by the National Credit Union Administration, underscoring its emphasis on safety and reliability. Its membership eligibility spans nine parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, covering residents, workers, worshippers, and students who live or study there. In 2022, it entered a collaboration with Metromorphosis to advance the LaunchBR Revolving Loan Fund, reflecting its involvement in community development beyond standard banking.