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CBI is excited to continue our partnership with Chicken Salad Chick and we look forward to working with Adam Reeves and his team on the build-out of their second location in Lake Nona, FL this coming spring. They opened their first location at the Plaza on University on September 2nd and are also planning a 3rd location in Winter Park. The Plaza on University location currently employs 30 UCF students and graduates that help give the store a very local feel. Located directly across the street from campus, CSC is a great choice for a quick and healthy meal.

LGE Community Credit Union in Marietta, GA was recently honored with an Excellence Award, which recognizes innovative solutions optimizing credit union performance.

The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations, Sales & Service Council, a national network comprised of more than 900 credit union operations, sales & service professionals across the United States. Awards are given in each of four categories, including Sales & Service Management, Branch Design, Contact Center/E-Support, and Miscellaneous.

LGE Community Credit Union won the Miscellaneous category for its entry, entitled “A Smarter Way to Bank.”  The evolution of a modern branch that offers convenient, efficient banking with an enhanced member experience. The entry focused on LGE’s success within the last five years of offering new and innovative technology and delivery channels, designing and operating more efficient branches, and developing and growing front line staff while growing in asset size and improving overall efficiency. This approach has led to 19% loan growth and 5% member growth from 2013 to 2014.

CBI has performed design-build or renovation services for all of LGE Community Credit Union’s facilities. The credit union’s sixth branch in Canton, GA is currently under construction and scheduled to be complete in December. “We are very proud of our relationship with a credit union such as LGE Community Credit Union that provides such a vital contribution to the community. It has been a pleasure to work with this team of experienced bankers and community leaders and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them, said Tyler Williams, President, Consultants & Builders, Inc. (CBI).

The OpSS Council Excellence Award recognizes and honors credit unions for their leadership and vision in Operations, Sales and Service in the credit union industry,” said Steve Stryker, Chair of the Awards Committee for the CUNA OpSS Council.  We were overwhelmed by the amazing stories all of the entrants shared with us and they should be proud of what they have achieved. Whether it is remaking a branch for the 21st Century, running creative sales campaigns or delivering outstanding results in their contact center, their creativity and originality can inspire us all.

CBI is making progress on Panhandle Educators FCU’s new branch which will be located on Hwy 231 in Panama City, FL.

GP Louisiana Federal Credit Union’s new, 4,700 sf main office is almost complete and scheduled to open in the next month. CBI designed and built the new facility which is located in Zachary, LA.

CBI recently supported the LGE Community Outreach Foundation by serving as the title sponsor for Casino Night. Annually, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation organizes and conducts fundraisers to raise money to contribute to local non-profit organizations. CBI is proud to be part of the Foundation’s efforts to give back to the community. To learn more about the wonderful organizations to whom the proceeds of this years fundraising will be donated, please visit their websites. Links can be found on the Charities page.

Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union’s newest branch is under construction. The credit union has worked with CBI on all of their facility projects since 2003, including numerous new branches, renovations, and build-outs. This new branch located in Panama City, FL will feature a relatively compact but attractive retail banking area with a three position teller line and two offices. The decor inside and out will reflect the brand of the credit union which has been reinforced through the years in the other projects CBI has completed for the credit union. Two drive-thru teller lanes will also be included.