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February 18, 2020

Please stop by to visit us at CUNA GAC February 23 – 27 in Washington, D.C. We stand tall in this specialized business of designing, building, remodeling and branding for our credit union partners. Come share your vision for credit union growth with Norman & Kurt at Booth #574.



MidSouth Community FCU Breaks Ground

February 3, 2020

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 10th branch location. The credit union chose CBI to design and build its new branch as part of a program to update and enhance their overall market presence.  The new branch will be located at the corner of Hwy. 96 and Lake Joy Road, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Building construction on the new branch will begin this winter, with the branch expected to open in the fall of 2020.

“We’re excited for this opportunity to break ground here today.” said Roy Bibb, MidSouth Community FCU President & CEO. “We look forward to serving this community and expanding our business in Houston County. The business that we’re in is to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve, and this is a great opportunity to do that.”

Board Chairman, Harry Trawick, added, “I’m delighted that we’re here at last! We’ve been holding onto this piece of property for several years, and we think it’s going to be a wonderful location.”



CBI Awarded Addition and Remodel of Bank of Clarendon

January 28, 2020

Consultants and Builders, Inc. has been chosen by Bank of Clarendon to design and renovate a full service banking office originally built in 2012 by the same firm for the bank in Sumter, South Carolina. During the original construction, the bank and CBI set aside square footage for a future second floor build out. The Board of Directors sees the need in 2020 for more room as the bank continues to grow. This space will now be maximized with a full staircase, offices, boardroom, dormers, new paint, carpet, and lighting while remaining open to the public.

Bank of Clarendon is headquartered in Manning, South Carolina with multiple branches to serve its customers. For more than 80 years, the bank has been an integral part of the communities it serves.



Loyal Trust Bank Opens in Johns Creek

January 20, 2020

Loyal Trust Bank celebrated the completion of a major renovation and addition to its new Johns Creek, GA headquarters with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, January 10, 2020. Energetic introductions and accolades were made by Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Bank President/CEO Charlie Brown, and Bank Board Chairwoman Rose Jarboe. Food and music were shared with about 350 local neighbors and businesses, including three separate Chambers of Commerce from Johns Creek, Gwinnett, and North Fulton.

Loyal Trust Bank is the first and only multi-cultural, Asian American Bank headquartered in the Johns Creek market and will serve the surrounding area with a hi-touch and hi-tech community banking style for business and consumer customers. By adding on square footage under the drive up canopy, the bank is able to house over 20 employees to a number of different positions. The bank will utilize a 2 person teller POD, drive-up remote tube and ATM as their delivery touch points.

Consultants & Builders, Inc., a leading design-build firm focusing exclusively on the development of financial institutions, designed and renovated the facility. Established in 1986, the company offers a wide range of services including facility design, interior design, and construction as well as branding and retail delivery services.

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San Antonio Citizens FCU’s Operations Center

December 23, 2019

Schematic designs are progressing for San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union’s planned Operations Center to be located in San Antonio, FL.  This expanded campus will benefit members with convenient services adjacent to the existing Main Branch and provide a vibrant and enjoyable environment for employees.  Architecturally the planned center will reflect the surrounding residential scale and aesthetically echo many of the details found on current and recent projects created for expanding San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union’s area resources.  We are excited by their vision and growth.



Five Star Credit Union Selects CBI to Design and Furnish New Operations Center

November 12, 2019

Five Star Credit Union headquartered in Dothan, AL., one of the largest credit unions in Georgia and Alabama, has selected Consultants and Builders, Inc. to design and furnish the interiors of a new administration and operations center. The facility will encompass 45,000 square feet of space.  The building was formerly occupied by a big box retail store housing a major chain outdoors store.  It will replace the previous two story main office in downtown Dothan. Both operations and executive functions will be located in the building. To reflect the occupancy of the credit union, the building will undergo both interior and exterior renovations. A state of the art call center will be housed in the new facility.

Five Star Credit Union serves over 44,000 members. The credit union serves its members through full service branches located in 18 counties across Georgia and Alabama.  The credit union was founded in 1964 in Cedar Springs, GA as the Cedar Springs Federal Credit Union. It was chartered to serve the employees of the Great Southern Paper Company. Today, Five Star serves with a community charter stretching from Dothan to Brunswick, GA.



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