7 17 Credit Union Named a NorthCoast 99 Award Winner

7 17 Credit Union Among Best Workplaces in Northeast Ohio

The latest award means triple recognition this year for 7 17 – including national recognition from Forbes and Newsweek, respectively

7 17 Credit Union is proud to be recognized as one of 99 great Ohio workplaces for top talent for the third consecutive year. Named a 2024 NorthCoast 99 award winner by the Employers Resource Council, 7 17 is among the best Northeast Ohio organizations for building and maintaining exceptional workplaces through policies, practices, and benefits that attract and retain top-performing talent.

“We are honored to be recognized once again as a top employer in Northeast Ohio. This prestigious award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members,” said John Demmler, President and CEO of 7 17 Credit Union. “We have great pride in our employees and value their contributions in making 7 17 Credit Union the #1 ranked credit union in Ohio. We believe fostering a positive workplace and providing best-in-industry benefits is fundamental to our mission to improve people's lives financially and support the communities we serve.” Demmler added, “Our success is intertwined with the success and well-being of our employees and the communities we serve.”

NorthCoast 99 covers a 22-county region of Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process and were ranked on how they address top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition, and onboarding; employee well-being; employee engagement and talent development; total rewards; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This honor comes on the heels of other humbling awards – including 7 17 Credit Union being recognized as one of America’s best regional banks and credit unions 2024 by Newsweek.

7 17 was one of only 17 financial institutions in Ohio earning that national recognition. Another prestigious honor -- Forbes has included 7 17 on its list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State 2024 for the third consecutive year and this year, has named 7 17 Credit Union the No. 1 credit union in Ohio.