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MADISON, Wis. - Construction is underway for Fitchburg, Wis.'s first credit union facility. CUNA Credit Union's 13,000 square-foot high-tech branch will open in July. The new credit union will include safe deposit boxes, small business services, a financial resource center for members; bilingual non-surcharging ATMs and an Internet caf with...

KILLARNEY, Ireland - John Hume didn't speak about his role in bringing peace to Ireland, an effort that ultimately earned him the Nobel Prize. Nor did he mention the civil war that cost 3,500 Irish citizens their lives. Instead, he leaned on the podium and talked about starting one of...

Here is a quick snapshot of different branch and headquarter designs: Pacific North West Federal Credit Union, Portland, Ore., has awarded DEI, Inc. a contract to renovate their main office. Riverside County's Credit Union, Calif., has broken ground on a new Operations and Technology center. The three-story, 62,000 square-foot building...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -From the interior design layout to color and textures selected, more credit unions are encouraging members to make themselves at home. This "open house" approach comes equipped to please with large screen televisions tuned to CNN or local/national news; comfortable sofas; Internet access; several interactive centers;...

Credit unions are looking for ways to increase their membership while retaining current members. They are carefully reviewing all delivery channels available to them, whether it is the Internet, ATMs, Voice Response Units, existing branch facilities or the possibility of opening new locations. In order to accomplish these objectives, credit...

KILLARNEY, Ireland - A historic moment doesn't always need to be earth-shattering. However, a quiet historic moment took place before the World Council of Credit Unions' 2001 International Conference and Annual General Meeting where 25 representatives from credit unions and co-operative banks sat down to discuss shared values, differences and...