BRANCHING OUT

Vantage Credit Union, St. Louis, recently held the grand opening of its newest location in Wentzville. During grand opening week, the public was encouraged to stop by for a tour of the branch and enjoy the festivities. The first 100 people to open a Vantage checking account received a $10 Quik Trip gasoline card. The CU’s newest branch is a full-service facility featuring hi-tech Remote Teller Systems and Internet Caf?s for adults and children, as well as more traditional conveniences such as drive-up tellers and ATM, a secure night deposit box and coin counter in the lobby. Additional conveniences include unlimited Internet access, plasma TVs with streaming newscasts, a free coffee bar and comfortable lounge areas in soft earth tones to complement the state-of-the-art technology. EECU, Fort Worth, Texas, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of its new branch in the White Settlement area. The new facility is scheduled to open in December 2006 and will feature a drive-up facility, ATM, kid’s area and safe deposit boxes.