BRANCHING OUT

AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union, Mechanicsburg, Pa., has broken ground on its new main branch and operations center. The facility will encompass 9,928 square feet and will include larger member service areas, children’s section, Cyber Caf, drive-up and ATM access, convenient parking, and additional space for credit union operations. Teachers Credit Union, South Bend, Ind., has broken ground on its first branch in Michigan. The Niles branch will contain a complete member service center and offices for TCU Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCU. Credit Union of New Jersey, Ewing, has broken ground on a new headquarters. The 20,000 square-foot facility will house a state-of the art banking facility with four drive-thru lanes plus a drive-thru ATM, technology centers, a children’s play area and a community room, in addition to, the credit union administrative, operations and financial management offices. The facility has also been designed to allow for future expansion, if necessary. The building is slated for completion in the fall of 2004. Air Academy Federal Credit Union, Colorado Springs, Colo., has hosted a grand opening ceremony for its newly relocated branch. The new Castle Rock branch features a vestibule ATM, account access via a lobby PC kiosk and offices for financial service and mortgage representatives. Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne, Ind., has broken ground on its 13th facility. The Waynedale branch is expected to open in December 2003 and add eight to 10 new jobs. MER Group is the developer for the project. MemberSource Credit Union, Houston, Texas, will be opening a new headquarters in Summer 2004. The new building will include safe deposit boxes, drive-thru service, a java caf, ample parking and convenient access. Point Loma Credit Union, San Diego, Calif., has opened its eleventh full service branch. The Carlsbad branch will offer around-the-clock convenience with an on-site ATM, kids’ play area, and cyber-station for online banking access. Greater Texas Federal Credit Union, Austin, has celebrated the grand opening of its Bastrop branch. GTFCU now has 13 branches conveniently located throughout the state of Texas in addition to several shared branches.