Chetco Federal Credit Union, Harbor, Ore., has broken ground on its Crescent City branch. The facility will have a stylish colonial exterior, a retro 50′s interior, and beautiful landscaping to enhance the Crescent City downtown area. The branch interior may look nostalgic, but will include the latest in technological advancements. A welcoming lobby with living room furnishings and a children's play area will provide an experience of hometown friendliness. The focus has been to provide a warm welcome for members as they enter their new branch. Members Choice Credit Union, Houston, has hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its 4,000 square foot branch. The facility features six drive-up lanes, a drive-up ATM, walk up teller facilities, Saturday hours and new account and lending services. The Katy Chamber of Commerce provided the "super-sized" scissors and red ribbon, and over 70 community leaders participated in the event. Unicorp Federal Credit Union, Whiting, Ind., has broken ground on its future headquarters. The 5,800 square-foot facility will be a fully equipped, two-story financial institution complete with drive-ups and an ATM. The project is slated to be finished in December of 2004. Charlotte Metro Credit Union, N.C., has celebrated the grand opening of its Huntersville Branch. Over 175 people stopped by during the lunch-hour ribbon-cutting celebration. The grand opening celebration was hosted by local radio station Lite102.9′s Tony & Jen with special guest star appearances by Kim Phillips, Mayor of Huntersville and B.B. Sting, mascot of the WNBA's Charlotte Sting.