Anco Community Credit Union was incorporated as a state chartered credit union by the state of Illinois on February 1, 1955. The Credit Union was established for all of the employees of American Nickeloid Co. located in Peru, Illinois. The Credit Union was and is sponsored by American Nickeloid Co. The Charter Contained 18 Members. Robert Hilderbrandt was elected the first manager and he served without pay for the first year. He was given a $15.00 a month stipend after the first year. At the close of the first year 67 members were on the rolls of the credit union. The records indicated $7,595 in loans were granted and the shares balance totaled $9,706 at the end of the year. Profit was $277.00. Bob Hilderbrandt continued as President/Manager until May of 1971, when ill health forced his resignation. Gerald Waszkowiak board member and credit committee chairman was appointed to succeed Bob. Interest was calculated and paid once a year during these first years. A 25 cent entrance fee was charged to each new member. This was suppose to offset the cost of forms. This practice was eliminated in 1974. In 1971 surplus and reserves totaled $10,799 and total assets were $193,899.