Arizona's First Credit Union announced Tuesday that it has opened a branch in Queen Creek, which it described as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Phoenix metro area.
First CU of Chandler, Ariz. ($786.7 million in assets, 44,210 members) also took a novel approach in the design of the branch in Queen Creek, which is 14 miles southeast of Chandler, which is 22 miles southeast of Phoenix.
The branch was designed and built in partnership with The Element Group, an architectural design firm based in Portsmouth, N.H. The branch was the first ground-up location developed from First CU's prototype branch model.
Mac Erickson, senior account executive at The Element Group, said the prototype was developed as a scalable kit of parts that integrates operational needs, technology, marketing and member service into a repeatable framework that can be adapted across future locations.
"This project is a great example of how a thoughtful prototype model can support both speed and consistency," Erickson said. "Because First Credit Union had already invested in developing the model through earlier projects, the Queen Creek branch gave us the opportunity to bring that strategy to life from the ground up."
NCUA data showed First CU had nine branches and other offices Dec. 31, unchanged from a year earlier.
Also, Earthmover Credit Union of Aurora, Ill. ($456.5 million in assets, 31,213 members) announced Monday it will build a new branch to open early next year in Romeoville, 17 miles southeast of Aurora and 33 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.
The branch will be its first in Will County. Earthmover had eight branches and other offices Dec. 31, one more than a year earlier, and all in Kendall and Kane counties.
"Earthmover serves seven counties, including Will County," President/CEO Janel Cabadas said. "In our market analysis of our field of membership, this is a growing community that will allow us to extend our services to our members. Romeoville checks the boxes on many different levels."
In other branch news:
Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union of Los Angeles ($1.3 billion in assets, 65,853 members) opened a branch in Burbank April 30. Farmers Insurance FCU had nine branches Dec. 31, three few than Sept. 30, 2025.
Redwood Credit Union of Santa Rosa, Calif. ($9.8 billion in assets, 409,914 members) announced April 20 that it has moved its Ukiah, Calif., branch a couple blocks northwest to 414 E. Perkins St. Ukiah is about 85 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, which is 58 miles northwest of San Francisco. Redwood had 24 branches Dec. 31, one more than a year earlier.
Suncoast Credit Union of Tampa, Fla. ($19.7 billion in assets, 1.4 million members) announced Monday it has opened a branch in Davenport, Fla., 60 miles east of Tampa. Suncoast had 80 branches Dec. 31, two fewer than a year earlier and one more than it had Sept. 30, 2025.
Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union of East Meadow, N.Y. ($334.3 million in assets, 14,381 members) opened a branch April 30 on Long Island in Farmingdale, N.Y., six miles east of East Meadow and 31 miles east of Times Square. It was its first in Suffolk County. Nassau Financial had five branches Dec. 31, all in Nassau County, unchanged from a year earlier.
Nassau Financial said the Farmingdale branch strengthens its presence along the Route 110 corridor and fits its broader strategy to expand into Suffolk County and reach new members through both physical locations and community partnerships.
"This new branch represents more than just a new location. It reflects our long-term commitment to serving Long Island communities," President/CEO John T. DeCelle said. "As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same, building strong relationships, providing meaningful financial solutions and being present in the communities we serve."
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