BRANCHING OUT

Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union, Metairie, La., hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for its new West Bank Branch in Harvey, La. The reception included prizes, drawings and food and was attended by GNO FCU members, local business owners, and local government and Jefferson Parish Chamber officials. Colorado Credit Union, Littleton, Colo., has joined Credit Union Service Network as both an issuer and acquirer in shared branching. The credit union has opened both of its locations in the Denver metro area as service centers. A major factor in CCU’s decision to join shared branching was the need for greater member convenience. TruMark Financial Credit Union, Trevose, Pa., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its newest branch site at Fifth and Berks streets, North Philadelphia, in a neighborhood that lacked a financial institution for more than 60 years. TruMark Financial plans to work closely with Asociaci?n Puertorrique?os en Marcha Inc., a community-based organization that creates job opportunities, aids people with debilitating illnesses and revitalizes neighborhoods through affordable housing. Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, Brooklyn, N.Y., opened its sixth New Jersey-based branch in Trenton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local and state officials, as well as religious leaders and dignitaries from the Polish-American community. The 3,500-square-foot branch is expected to serve 20,000 credit union members throughout central New Jersey and the Philadelphia area and will employ 10 full-time workers.