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December 16th, midmorning, brought brisk temperatures, yet a dedicated crowd for the Upstate FCU groundbreaking of its new Pendleton, SC branch. Located on a prominent corner near La France Industries off Gerli Street and Highway 76, the site includes existing 100+ year old oaks for an equally dramatic setting.

Consultants and Builders, Inc., Upstate FCU’s Design+Build partners, is excited for the continued collaboration on the prototype 3,500 square foot facility that will be a welcome addition to the ever growing main travel artery between Clemson and Anderson.

President of Upstate FCU, Donna Metz, was joined by Board Vice-Chair, Greg Silver with separate, inspiring opening remarks. CBI SVP of Design, Scott Foerst, shared a brief history of the journey from initial meeting, through design inception and selections, resulting in the legacy project for future employees, credit union members, and the community at large.

Onwards and upwards!

On a crisp November 10^th midmorning, Neighbors United Federal Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Saluda, SC branch to be located on a prominent corner lot at S. Main Street and Bonham Road. Consultants and Builders, Inc. is excited for the continued collaboration on the prototype 1,800 square foot facility that will be a welcome addition to the ever progressing downtown landscape.

President and CEO of Neighbors United FCU, Elizabeth Orama, was joined by City of Saluda Mayor, Miliken Mathews, City Council members, Credit Union Board members, employees, and CBI’s CEO, President, and design team.

Consultants and Builders has completed the interior design, finish selections, and furniture installation at CBC Bank’s second floor of their newly renovated Executive Administration Building on North Valdosta Road in Valdosta, Georgia. The finished 6,000 square feet will provide support spaces for enhanced executive and team member delivery of services, improved employee experience, and efficiency of operations.

We look forward to future collaborative efforts as CBC Bank continues to grow for enhanced customer service and satisfaction.

Consultants and Builders has begun its interior renovation of the Perimeter Branch for Southeastern CU. The branch remains fully open to employees and members as the design-build work continues. CBI is looking forward to the installation of the dynamic interior color palette, lighting, interactive technology, and new Teller line at the Valdosta, GA branch.

Much success towards the continued growth of Southeastern CU in serving its members, employees, and community.

Consultants and Builders, Inc. has Design Development drawings in process along with interior selections for the redesign and renovation of an existing Wesley Chapel, FL financial building. The location will be FiCare Federal Credit Union’s Main Office with integral branch. The new location is on Silver Maple Parkway near the I-75 / SR 56 interchange with exceptional visibility and access for members and employees alike.

Also in development is the update of a newly acquired branch in Gainesville, FL and the renovation of FiCare’s Clearwater Branch. CBI is excited by the collaboration with FiCare FCU on multiple locations and their continued growth.

Pinnacle Credit Union’s Benjamin E. Mays branch in the Cascade Heights District of City of Atlanta, Georgia is making great construction progress as the wall framing and mechanicals evolve. Consultants and Builders, Inc. is excited for the continued collaboration with Pinnacle CU on our second project with their Executive Team. The location is convenient for members and will ultimately benefit the community as a whole. The iconic 1967 marble brick branch will return to its former radiance.