BRANCHING OUT

<p>Bison Federal Credit Union, Shawnee, Okla., has made plans to expand its 2,400 square-foot facility by 2,390 square-feet. Bank Design and Construction Company and K. Stuart Edwards, Consultant are serving as the designer and builder of this project. The new facility, estimated to be completed September 2002, will feature four drive-thru lanes, a larger teller area, added security, and room for growth. The new facility will be completely handicap accessible. Affinity Federal Credit Union, Bedminster, N.J. has held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its newest branch located in Dover, N.J. John Fenton, president/CEO of AFCU officiated the ceremony along with Saint Clares Health Services CEO Gary Blan. Attendees also included senior management of both AFCU and Saint Clares Health Services. Central Willamette Credit Union, Albany, N.Y., has awarded design/build firm DEI, Inc. a contract to build a new branch in Lebanon, Oregon. The new branch will feature a technology area that contains custom casework and a graphic “tech lifestyle” image.</p>