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ROANOKE, Va. - The local police department and Tactical Response Unit now have a place to train thanks to Member One Federal Credit Union and design/build firm Thor, Inc., General Contractors & Engineers of Roanoke. Hands-on law enforcement training exercises will now be conducted at the former Howard Johnson Motel...

PLANO, Texas - EDS Credit Union has opened the doors to its new headquarters here. The 26,000-square foot facility houses the credit union's administrative offices and full-service branch, which includes state-of-the-art lobby services, seven drive-through lanes, two drive-up ATMs, and more than 400 safe deposit boxes. "We wanted a facility...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The roped off "cattle" queues and traditional teller lines have been eclipsed by Internet Cafs, conversation areas, and greeters as credit unions take a page from retailers. Yes the environment is warmer, more inviting and often state-of-the-art but is it worth the investment years later?...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Top to bottom, American Airlines Federal Credit Union's year-old headquarters is a visible sign of its commitment to its sponsor company, American Airlines, and the aviation industry. The two-section 110,000 square-foot facility, designed by Corgan Associates, Inc., houses a staff of approximately 300. With its high...

Never before has the competition for a share of the member's wallet ever been more ferocious. Today the choices available include not only traditional choices like banks and credit unions, but also many new non-traditional choices such as discount brokerage houses, credit card companies and insurance carriers. Every day new...

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