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PLANO, Texas - EDS Credit Union has opened the doors to its new headquarters here. The 26,000-square foot facility houses the credit union's administrative offices and full-service branch, which includes state-of-the-art lobby services, seven drive-through lanes, two drive-up ATMs, and more than 400 safe deposit boxes. "We wanted a facility...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The roped off "cattle" queues and traditional teller lines have been eclipsed by Internet Cafs, conversation areas, and greeters as credit unions take a page from retailers. Yes the environment is warmer, more inviting and often state-of-the-art but is it worth the investment years later?...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Top to bottom, American Airlines Federal Credit Union's year-old headquarters is a visible sign of its commitment to its sponsor company, American Airlines, and the aviation industry. The two-section 110,000 square-foot facility, designed by Corgan Associates, Inc., houses a staff of approximately 300. With its high...

Never before has the competition for a share of the member's wallet ever been more ferocious. Today the choices available include not only traditional choices like banks and credit unions, but also many new non-traditional choices such as discount brokerage houses, credit card companies and insurance carriers. Every day new...

From viruses and new technologies there's plenty to keep IT professionals busy these days. Read all about it on pages 18-26.

After a short stint on the job, James Holt is no longer president of the Colorado and Wyoming leagues. See more details on page 12.

Here are a few suggested ways to help ensure your member-approved e-mail gets to its destination. Avoid known spam wording in the subject line and body content Complete the "From" and "To" fields of the e-mail Get in the habit of reviewing outbound e-mails and newsletters through different filters prior...

BOULDER, Colo. - From providing tips to the public on fighting the West Nile virus to advice on Internet mail scams, U of C Federal Credit Union is making wide use of its Web-based "RealityCheck" consumer information service linked up with Atlanta author Remar Sutton. Under a deal signed last...