ESL is proud to earn Gold Status in the @American_Heart Association's 2026 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard! This recognition reflects our commitment to employee health, well-being, and a supportive workplace culture. Interested in joining our team? Visit ow.ly/n8Ik5100eyF #WellBeingWorksBetter

Meet Sandie, a retired dance studio owner who spent years helping her students grow and succeed. For nearly 40 years, she’s trusted ESL to bring that same care and commitment to her life savings. Read Sandie’s full story and discover what it means to Belong to Something Bigger: ow.ly/owlT50ZYTlG #BelongToSomethingBigger #ESLCreditUnion

Join us in recognizing Tom Rogers, ESL President and CEO, on being named to the @RBJdaily's 2026 Power List for Banking & Finance. This recognition reflects Tom’s leadership and commitment to helping our community thrive and prosper. Read more: ow.ly/so9b50ZZkIp #ESLCreditUnion #RochesterNY

Cybersecurity protects more than technology. ESL’s Matt Davis shares how businesses can manage cyber risk and protect customer trust. Read more in the @RBJdaily article: ow.ly/vXkm50ZZ0yx #ESLCreditUnion #RochesterNY

More than 50 ESL employees wrapped over 3,300 gifts at Sponsored Wrap Events benefiting @FullCircleHome1! Volunteers across our offices came together to support deployed service members and their loved ones this holiday season. Learn more: fullcirclehome.org #ESLCreditUnion

Buying a home is a big milestone. Hear from Marcia about her experience with ESL and the personalized guidance she received along the way. Learn more: ow.ly/Ua2C50ZXEWa #ESLCreditUnion

Meet Debbie, a certified functional health coach who helps women with migraines find methods to end their pain instead of merely managing it. ESL has supported Debbie’s personal and business banking needs for about 20 years. With ESL’s financial guidance and services, Debbie is now 100% debt-free. Read her full story and learn what it means to Belong to Something Bigger: ow.ly/emAX50ZWy3a #BelongToSomethingBigger #ESLCreditUnion

We’re proud to be named to Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the 11th consecutive year! This year, ESL joins the large-company category for the first time after growing to more than 1,000 employees. We ranked number 29 on the list of 50 companies. Learn more on our website: ow.ly/Uj3n50ZUY5E #ESLCareersROC #RochesterNY

The ESL House Band took the stage at United Way LIVE, joining workplace bands from across the community for an evening of music and giving back. Together, the event raised $31,000+ to support United Way programs. Thank you to @UnitedWayROCFLX and everyone who made the event a success. Congrats to the ESL House Band on taking home the Golden Mic for raising the most money during this year’s event! #ESLCreditUnion #RochesterNY

Our own Kristian Walker, Associate General Counsel, has been selected as a 2026 Attorneys of the Year honoree. The award celebrates lawyers across the Rochester region who are strengthening our community and advancing the legal profession. Kristian and all the honorees will be celebrated at a November 16 event in Rochester and featured in November issues of @NYDailyRecord and @RBJdaily Congratulations to Kristian, and all of this year’s honorees! Learn more: rbj.net/event/attorneys-of-t…

ESL recently joined the celebration to kick off the eighth annual season of Roc Holiday Village! From local food and talented vendors to seasonal traditions, @roc_holiday showcases so much of what makes our community special. We’re proud to return as the presenting sponsor of this signature holiday festival! Plan your visit: rocholidayvillage.com/ #RocHolidayVillage #RochesterNY #ESLCreditUnion

Recently, employees volunteered at @mockingbird_ny, helping with farm chores, caring for the animals, and learning how the sanctuary provides a safe, permanent and loving home for abused, surrendered, and neglected farm animals. Through ESL’s VolunCare program, employees have opportunities to give their time and talents to support local nonprofit organizations across our communities. Interested in joining ESL? Visit: ow.ly/mfFX50ZSmAZ #ESLCareersROC #RochesterNY #Volunteer

Buying a home doesn’t look the same for everyone — and your mortgage shouldn’t have to, either. From first-time buyers to new builds and investment properties, ESL offers mortgage programs to fit different goals and financial situations. Explore your options:ow.ly/vJiQ50ZSmqg #ESLCreditUnion #Homeownership #Mortgage

Congratulations to the @RocRedWings on clinching the International League Championship! Your hard work and determination brought the title home, and we’re proud to have cheered you on throughout this incredible run as the official naming-rights sponsor of ESL Ballpark. Next stop: Las Vegas for tomorrow night’s Triple-A National Championship showdown. We’ll be rooting for you every step of the way – let’s bring home one more title! 🏆⚾ #RochesterRedWings #RochesterNY

We recently helped celebrate the continued success of the Neighbors in Action (NIA) program. We’re pleased to support this initiative alongside the @CityRochesterNY and @RACF500 and welcome @CNBank as a new partner. In the spring of 2026, resident-led projects across all four quadrants of Rochester received grants to support initiatives including CPR training, public art, youth programs, cleanups, and block parties. #RochesterNY

ESL recently collected and donated laptops, desktops, office printers, and accessories to Shift2, a Rochester-area nonprofit that connects gently used business technology with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. We’re grateful for the new partnership, as together we're helping to extend the life of technology, reduce waste, and create opportunities for others in the community to use these devices.

Dan, an ESL member and retired professor, prioritizes local when it comes to banking. He shared, “I’m a big supporter of local businesses, and I'd rather have my money going into a local [organization], which ESL is.” Learn more: ow.ly/TA9e50ZQl7L

Congratulations to our own Matt Murphy, Manager of Marketing Operations, on being named to the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Forty Under 40 class! Since joining ESL in 2018, Matt has taken on several new roles of increasing responsibility while also giving his time and expertise to organizations across Rochester. Congratulations again to Matt, and all this year’s honorees! For the full list visit: ow.ly/H67V50ZQ8CX #FortyUnder40 #ESLCareersROC #RochesterNY

Our own John Felice, Business Banking Relationship Manager, recently shared perspective on what business owners should consider before taking the next step in their growth journey. “Growth should be intentional, supported by strong fundamentals and built with a plan for both success and setbacks.” For more insights from John, read the full @RBJdaily article: ow.ly/CFtq50ZOI1y #ESLCreditUnion #RochesterNY #BusinessBanking #SmallBusiness