About Us

Tradewinds Credit Union was founded in 1956 by Sheet Metal Workers and was named Local 410 Credit Union. In 1961 the Credit Union expanded to include all of the union construction trades and the name was changed to Grand Rapids Building and Construction Trades Council Credit Union. The Credit Union name was changed again in 1966 to GR Building Trades Credit Union. As we have grown since in our founding 1956, we’ve evolved. Our new name better reflects who we are today and the people we serve.

We will not forget our roots. We are proud of our legacy of serving the West Michigan Building Trades for over fifty years and the Trades have been an essential part of our past and vital part of our future. We have chosen the tag line “Serving the Community and Building Trades” to express our continued commitment.               

Service to our Members

Member service is what sets Tradewinds Credit Union apart from other financial institutions. We want our members to be informed and assist them in making the right financial decisions.

Who we serve

You are eligible for membership if you live, work, worship or are educated in the Counties of Kent and Ottawa, Michigan or a member or employee of a Building Trades Craft Union.

Your Satisfaction is Our Daily Goal

Financial products may not vary too much, but it is our unique combination of friendly and professional service and our attention to your individual financial needs that set us apart.