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Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union is celebrating the grand opening of its sixth office location on Wednesday, January 27th. CBI designed and built the new 2,700 SF branch which is located at 4295 Highway 231 in Panama City, FL. Greg Frith, President/CEO of the credit union stated, “CBI’s Superintendent, Terry Caruthers, was readily available and always quick to respond to any concerns from us. He worked well with the subcontractors for an expedient and thorough job. We are excited about the feedback we have received and look forward to serving this growing area of our county.”

The major renovation and addition to Farmers State Bank’s main office in Lincolnton, GA is now complete. CBI was chosen to expand and renovate the bank’s existing building, largely due to CBI’s experience with complex renovations and additions involving multiple stages of construction while also having the ability to keep the bank open and the employees safe.

The finished facility includes an addition of 5,000 sf and the original 10,000 sf facility was completely repurposed and updated throughout. The addition is located behind the existing facility and is connected with a bridge from the main level of the retail branch. The two-story addition includes operations, a community room, the employee break room and a kitchen.

CBI is excited to continue our partnership with Chicken Salad Chick and we look forward to working with Adam Reeves and his team on the build-out of their second location in Lake Nona, FL this coming spring. They opened their first location at the Plaza on University on September 2nd and are also planning a 3rd location in Winter Park. The Plaza on University location currently employs 30 UCF students and graduates that help give the store a very local feel. Located directly across the street from campus, CSC is a great choice for a quick and healthy meal.

LGE Community Credit Union in Marietta, GA was recently honored with an Excellence Award, which recognizes innovative solutions optimizing credit union performance.

The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations, Sales & Service Council, a national network comprised of more than 900 credit union operations, sales & service professionals across the United States. Awards are given in each of four categories, including Sales & Service Management, Branch Design, Contact Center/E-Support, and Miscellaneous.

LGE Community Credit Union won the Miscellaneous category for its entry, entitled “A Smarter Way to Bank.”  The evolution of a modern branch that offers convenient, efficient banking with an enhanced member experience. The entry focused on LGE’s success within the last five years of offering new and innovative technology and delivery channels, designing and operating more efficient branches, and developing and growing front line staff while growing in asset size and improving overall efficiency. This approach has led to 19% loan growth and 5% member growth from 2013 to 2014.

CBI has performed design-build or renovation services for all of LGE Community Credit Union’s facilities. The credit union’s sixth branch in Canton, GA is currently under construction and scheduled to be complete in December. “We are very proud of our relationship with a credit union such as LGE Community Credit Union that provides such a vital contribution to the community. It has been a pleasure to work with this team of experienced bankers and community leaders and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them, said Tyler Williams, President, Consultants & Builders, Inc. (CBI).

The OpSS Council Excellence Award recognizes and honors credit unions for their leadership and vision in Operations, Sales and Service in the credit union industry,” said Steve Stryker, Chair of the Awards Committee for the CUNA OpSS Council.  We were overwhelmed by the amazing stories all of the entrants shared with us and they should be proud of what they have achieved. Whether it is remaking a branch for the 21st Century, running creative sales campaigns or delivering outstanding results in their contact center, their creativity and originality can inspire us all.

CBI is making progress on Panhandle Educators FCU’s new branch which will be located on Hwy 231 in Panama City, FL.

GP Louisiana Federal Credit Union’s new, 4,700 sf main office is almost complete and scheduled to open in the next month. CBI designed and built the new facility which is located in Zachary, LA.