BRANCHING OUT

Oregon First Community Credit Union, Coquille, Ore., recently held a celebration for its new banking center and corporate headquarters. Several founding members of the CU attended and spoke at the event. Several hundred people also attended the celebration and helped the CU open its new facility. Founders Federal Credit Union, Cheraw, S.C., recently celebrated the opening of its newest facility in Chesterfield County. More than 300 members of the community attended an after hours event where they met the staff, visited the office and enjoyed a sports-themed celebration including tailgating foods and a DJ. One lucky guest, Heather Harpe, even took home a John Deere Gator, the evening’s grand prize. A ribbon cutting was held for the new office along with a dedication speech by Founders President/CEO Bruce Brumfield. Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Live Oak, Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its new Brooks Branch. The Brooks Branch is one of three new branches that provides new technology, including self-service terminals, express stations, and video conferencing. The new technology is expected to make financial transactions at the credit union run more smoothly.