WOODBURY, Minn.–Ideal Credit Union held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its “historic” Stillwater branch, marking the official grand opening of the city’s first and only credit union.
The morning began with a flag raising ceremony conducted by Boy Scout Troop #114 of Stillwater, who led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bag piper Cindy Lendt played “God Bless America” and Kate Boehlke sang the National Anthem. A ribbon cutting followed, led by members of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Ideal CU board and supervisory committee members, and executive and branch staff.
Ideal CU’s Stillwater branch opened in December of 2016, becoming the first credit union to operate in the community in its 162 years of existence. The grand opening/ribbon cutting was delayed until mid-August so it could be held in conjunction with the Ideal’s annual Member/Community Appreciation event.
“We are proud to be Stillwater’s first credit union and offer a more contemporary approach to traditional banking,” said Ideal CU President/CEO Brian Sherrick.