N. CHARLESTON, S.C.—South Carolina Federal Credit Union is marking its 80th anniversary in 2016 with festivities that will include member appreciation events at each of its 17 financial centers located in Charleston, Georgetown and Columbia, as well as community-wide celebrations in the fall.
A year-long advertising campaign, “80 Pearls of Wisdom,” will share “some of the wit and wisdoms a company acquires over eight decades of serving its community,” South Carolina FCU said. The insights will range from financial advice to how to navigate “lowcountry” waters, “reiterating South Carolina Federal’s role as not only a financial expert, but a true local institution and neighbor.”
The $1.4-billion credit union was founded in 1936 as Charleston Navy Shipyard FCU by 14 shipyard workers who each contributed $5 for a $70 beginning. Today the credit union has more than 150,000 members.
“It is both a pleasure and privilege to serve our communities for 80 years,” said Scott Woods, president and CEO. “This is the place we choose to call home and we work daily to invest in the growth and success of not only our members and this credit union, but our region as a whole.”
More info is available at www.scfederal.org/80years, including the opportunity to submit suggestions for inclusion in the 80 Pearls of Wisdom campaign via social media (@SCFederal), or by visiting a local financial center.