ST. LOUIS — Design and build firm Clayco Inc. has broken ground on a new 5,000 square-foot Manassas branch facility for Northwest Federal Credit Union.
The Manassas building will be the credit union's first branch in Prince William County, Va.
The single-story credit union features time-saving amenities such as two-way video drive-thru banking, a 24-hour drive up ATM, a full-service night depository and safety deposit boxes with a state of the art hand entry system, allowing the member self-service access to the box anytime the facility is open. Other innovative solutions include automatic teller cash dispensers and point-to-point transaction tubes allowing the member service representative to handle all of the member's transactions.
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The new branch is expected to be completed in late fall.
"Northwest Federal Credit Union is committed to providing superior member service. Our new branch will help us reach out to existing members in the area as well as help us educate potential new members about our high-quality financial services," said Northwest FCU CEO Gerrianne Burks. "I am excited by the prospects that this new facility presents to our members and employees."
Clayco's project team includes Paul Barrath, project executive and director; Matt Beckett, project manager; and Frank Hundt, project superintendent. The architect is Clarence Steel; the interior designer is Maren Engelmohr, a senior architect with Forum Studio. The structural engineer is Fischer & Partners Structural Engineers Inc., and the mechanical/electrical engineer is Root Engineering Services.
Enrichment FCU Opens Tazewell Branch
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Enrichment Federal Credit Union has opened the doors to its new Tazewell branch.
The new facility features two drive-thru lanes, a drive-up ATM, safety deposit boxes and a spacious lobby to serve members.
Enrichment FCU began serving residents in the Claiborne County area in 1995, when it opened an office inside the England Inc. human resource department. The new branch is designed to not only offer more room but more member convenience.
Cope & Associates Inc. of Knoxville designed the 3,200-square-foot office and Richardson Turner Construction Co. built the new facility. Kearley & Co., an advertising agency from Fort Worth, Texas, designed and installed all the retail merchandising for the new branch.
Even though the branch has a traditional feel, with a standard teller line, the overall presentation has a high-end, retail-oriented design.
Alabama Telco Opens Branch No. 15
CHELSEA, Ala. — Alabama Telco Credit Union is branching out in Chelsea, Ala. The Chelsea branch marks the 15th location for the credit union in the state and the eighth Birmingham-area location. The new branch is easily accessible and features a drive-thru and an ATM.
As part of the grand opening celebration, Alabama Telco is also launching its biggest vehicle loan promotion of the year, Trade'N Days. From Sept. 2, through Nov. 28, members can finance a new or used car, boat or recreational vehicle or move an existing auto loan from another financial institution to Telco and receive a 25% interest refund of their total interest paid through March 31, 2009.
St. Joseph's FCU Latest Branch Centers on Member Service, Convenience
CANTON, Ohio — St. Joseph's Federal Credit Union has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art facility that focuses on member service and convenience.
The lobby of the new 5,800-square-foot branch features an open banking environment with three teller pods, each accommodating two teller stations. The drive-up offers two teller lanes. In addition, there is a member information station, conference room and kids' play area.
Other services include a self-service coin counter, electronic marketing displays and electronic-video security systems.
Arizona Central Not Clowning Around
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Arizona Central Credit Union celebrated its newest branch with a grand opening event, offering free cash incentives, loan rate specials and a chance to win free gas for a year.
The Woodlands branch features a drive-up ATM, full-service lobby, financial resource library and Saturday hours from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grand opening activities included free food, refreshments, live radio remotes, Arizona Central merchandise giveaways, face painting, a balloon artist and an appearance by Mr. Nickels, the Clown Club kids' savings program mascot.
Arizona Central's new branch is the credit union's 12th location in Arizona.
New Drive-Thru Tech Protects Privacy
WEXFORD, Pa. — Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its eighth branch since becoming a community credit union in 2004.
Another branch is slated to open by the end of this year and several more are planned for 2009.
The 10,000-square-foot branch will include four teller windows and two remote, drive-up windows. The state-of-the-art, drive-up windows feature the latest in remote, drive-up banking technology. While the drive-up windows actually sit behind the building at a freestanding site, they have video screens and two-way cameras that allow members to speak directly with tellers inside the credit union.
The move is designed to provide more security than traditional drive-ups since the tellers can wear a headset to keep conversations with members private.
The new branch will also have an online banking station, a 24-hour drive-up ATM and a business night deposit drop.
Clearview President/CEO Mark Brennan said he is excited by the opportunities the North Hills area has to offer.
"This is our first branch in the North Hills, and we feel that Wexford was the ideal location for it. We're excited by the opportunity to grow our membership base here.
We're looking forward to sharing our credit union service with North Hills residents," said Brennan.
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