A Conversation That Matters with Tamara Vrooman

Episode 34 Tamara Vrooman - President and CEO VanCity

The role of financial institutions in shaping our economy and community

This week’s Conversation That Matters features Tamara Vrooman the President and CEO of VanCity Credit Union on the role financial institutions play in shaping the community we call home. Voorman says, “We think about the kind of society and the kind of community and the kind of economy we want to create. We think about the allocation of capital, who gets money and who doesn't. It's probably one of the most powerful determinants of the future.”

Vrooman goes on to say, “If we give capital to a small business or a group of entrepreneurs locally, as opposed to allocating capital to a multinational that may just be coming here for a few years and moving on, it makes a profound difference to the quality of life and the future structure and viability of our communities. So we think banking's vitally important to communities and society, not just economies and finance.”

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