Council Bluffs, Iowa (June 3, 2016): Veridian Credit Union celebrated two milestones this week marking its expansion into western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
A groundbreaking event was held at the future site of Veridians first Omaha branch on Wednesday, June 1. Construction is now underway on a 5,104-square-foot branch at the corner of West Maple Road and 150
th Street. Veridian officials expect it to open in early 2017.
Chamber and city officials also gathered on Thursday, June 2 to cut the ribbon on Veridians new Council Bluffs, Iowa branch. The 6,880-square-foot branch opened at 2040 W. Broadway in Council Bluffs on April 11.
In conjunction with the ribbon cutting event, Promise 4 Paws, Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center and Family Inc. were recognized as top vote-getters in the credit unions Veridian Gives Back campaign. The Council Bluffs branch staff nominated nine local organizations last month and requested the publics vote on which organizations should receive one of three donations. Promise 4 Paws received 2,153 votes and $2,500. Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center received 1,715 votes and $1,000. Family Inc. received 1,397 votes and $500.
"Our growth is the result of our efforts to partner with our members to create their successful financial futures," said Jay Ferris, Veridians market president. "Were excited to grow with our members here in Council Bluffs and Omaha."
Veridian Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative founded in 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa as John Deere Employees Credit Union. Earnings are returned to members through lower rates, higher dividends, better services and low-to-no fees. The credit union offers a full range of business and consumer financial services, including accounts, loans, guidance, investments and insurance. Membership is open to anyone living or working in the credit unions 45-county field of membership, including Council Bluffs, Omaha and surrounding communities. For more information, visit veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.
