Conexus Credit Union contributes $1 million to new Optimist Hill chalet

Optimist Hill announced its largest funding partner to date on Thursday.

Conexus Credit Union is contributing $1 million towards the second phase of the Optimist Hill campaign, which will fund the capital costs of a new chalet.

The 15,000 square foot Conexus Riverview Chalet will feature a larger rental area, bathrooms, banquet and meeting areas, and a small restaurant.

“A million dollars is a great start.”

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Optimist Hill had roughly 6,500 visitors in its first season, and it hopes more people will come out as advancements are made to the facility.

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Phase one is almost complete, with $3.2 million going towards the 70-foot hill.

Conexus Credit Union is also offering free lift passes and hot chocolate to the first 250 people on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.