JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Community First Credit Union has opened its newly constructed branch in the Oakleaf Town Center, its19th branch in the market and first in the Oakleaf area.
The expansion is part of the credit union’s Branch Transformation Project, the institution’s “most aggressive and comprehensive branch and facilities upgrade and update in its history which seeks to align physical branch locations with modern banking needs and customer uses. The new branch featuresCommunity First’s signature lobby, relaxation zone and community room along with full-service drive-thru and drive-up ATM.”
Community First board members, executive leaders and staff along with Oakleaf and Westside political and business leaders held a ceremonial ribbon followed by a public grand opening.
“This is our westernmost branch in North Florida,” said John Hirabayashi, CEO and president of Community First. “It is crucial the credit union continues to serve our members where they live and work, especially as our communities grow. We’re proud to give our Oakleaf members a new financial center for daily needs.”
The branch is approximately 3,300 square feet and adopt the new design of Community First’s other newly constructed and renovated branch locations. The exterior features a distinctive cylindrical glass tower, one of the credit union’s architectural signatures of its newly-constructed branches. The tower’s interior will serve as a community room available for use by local organizations and businesses. The interior features a redesign for modern banking including an open floor plan, bright colors and advanced technologies. The branch experience includes full- and self-service and assisted service options. Specialized financial experts are instantly available through the credit union’s Expert Nearbysolution.
Separately, Community First has relocated its Yulee, Fla. branch, in front of the Villages of Amelia Center. Community First serves more than 5,200 members in Nassau County with about $46 million in deposits at the Yulee branch.
“We are proud to serve all of our Nassau County members with this brand-new branch,” said Hirabayashi. “The updated Yulee branch offers an improved banking experience along with the convenience of a location in a shopping center our members visit daily.”