Stockton, Calif.� Stockton-based Financial Center Credit Union opened the doors of its newest branch last Thursday, becoming one of only two financial institutions to provide traditional financial services to Stocktons Southside, which is home to roughly 100,000 individuals. While the Credit Union chose a quiet soft opening, the Stockton media has been buzzing with the news of the $2 million facility.
Michael Duffy, Financial Centers President and CEO couldnt be happier about the recent media attention. Duffy hopes the new branch will pave the way for further redevelopment of the neighborhood, which is void of many services.
"It all started with a simple goal, to serve people in their neighborhood providing them easy access to a trusted financial partner instead of the check cashers and predatory lenders that have opened shop in the neighborhood," said Duffy. "After six years of work, the vision has finally become reality and our loyal membership base in South Stockton couldnt be happier."
The news of the new branch was featured in a variety of publications while construction was underway, including the Central Valley Business Journal, Stockton Record, and Construction Weekly. Since its opening just a week ago, the Credit Union has been featured by the Stockton Record in three separate articles, as well as the San Joaquin County Partnership. It has also been the subject of a series of tweets and Facebook posts by the media and local community leaders.
Stockton, Calif.� Stockton-based Financial Center Credit Union opened the doors of its newest branch last Thursday, becoming one of only two financial institutions to provide traditional financial services to Stocktons Southside, which is home to roughly 100,000 individuals. While the Credit Union chose a quiet soft opening, the Stockton media has been buzzing with the news of the $2 million facility.
Michael Duffy, Financial Centers President and CEO couldnt be happier about the recent media attention. Duffy hopes the new branch will pave the way for further redevelopment of the neighborhood, which is void of many services.
"It all started with a simple goal, to serve people in their neighborhood providing them easy access to a trusted financial partner instead of the check cashers and predatory lenders that have opened shop in the neighborhood," said Duffy. "After six years of work, the vision has finally become reality and our loyal membership base in South Stockton couldnt be happier."
The news of the new branch was featured in a variety of publications while construction was underway, including the Central Valley Business Journal, Stockton Record, and Construction Weekly. Since its opening just a week ago, the Credit Union has been featured by the Stockton Record in three separate articles, as well as the San Joaquin County Partnership. It has also been the subject of a series of tweets and Facebook posts by the media and local community leaders.