New Mexico credit union plans new $15 million headquarters
First Financial Credit Union expects the new building will accommodate growth in membership, loans and employees.
To accommodate its membership, loan and employee growth, the $558 million First Financial Credit Union in Albuquerque, N.M. is building a $15 million, 40,000-square-foot headquarters that will house a full-serve branch and drive thru, with a 3,700-square-foot covered patio on its second floor, a perfect location to enjoy New Mexico’s crystal blue skies, dramatic sunsets or the renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Festival held every October.
Although the credit union is moving its current headquarters from downtown Albuquerque where it has been since 1992, the new headquarters will remain within the city proper on a 12.5-acre site that can also accommodate future expansions.
The office floor plan will be open with more conference room spaces equipped with Microsoft Surface 2 technology that will facilitate a collaborative work environment among employees.
The building, which will also house a large community room and double as a conference or employee training room, is expected to be completed by December 2020 or January 2021. About 125 employees are expected to move in and that number of employees is expected to grow to about 170 within five years.
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