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Community First Credit Union opens relocated Yulee branch location

Credit Union opens new location in growing villages of Amelia Center anchored by Publix, T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods

SANTA ROSA, CA (November 9, 2018)Community First Credit Union, a full-service credit union based in Jacksonville with membership open to anyone who lives on the First Coast, announces it has relocated its Yulee Branch, now officially open in front of the Villages of Amelia Center. The new branch is located at 463909 Unit 1, SR 200 in Yulee and opened officially on Monday. The credit union relocated from the shopping center just to the west, where it has been since it opened inNassau Countyin 2008.

Community First serves more than 5,200 members in Nassau County with about $46 million in deposits at the Yulee branch.

“We are proud to serve all of our Nassau County members with this brand-new branch,”said

John Hirabayashi, CEO and president of Community First. “The updated Yulee branch offers an improved banking experience along with the convenience of a location in a shopping center our members visit daily.

The new location is nearly 2,450 square feet and features the credit union’s modern design, technology, layout and décor. The move is part of the credit union’s Branch Transformation Project, the institution’s most aggressive and comprehensive branch and facilities upgrade and update in its history which aligns physical branch locations with modern banking needs and customer uses. The new branch featuresCommunity First’s new signature lobby design, relaxation zone and walk-up ATM in a convenient outparcel in one of Yulee’s largest shopping centers.

The interior features a redesign for modern banking including an open floor plan, bright colors and advanced technologies. The branch experience includes full- and self-service and assisted service options. Specialized financial experts are instantly available through the credit union’s Expert Nearby solution.

Interior build-out and exterior improvements started this summer. Auld & White Constructors served as the general contractor and TTV Architects was the design firm.


About Community First Credit Union (CA)

Community First Credit Unionfounded in 1959, is a full-service credit union that makes a concerted effort to not behave like a big bank. Originally created by seven local teachers in need of home loans, the credit union is now home to over $621 million in assets and serves more than 60,000 Members across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties. Community First prides itself on community service and diversity, going above and beyond in both areas. In 2019, CFCU employees volunteered over 2,668 hours of personal time to support local schools and organizations. As a CDFI and Inclusiv credit union, Community First is the only locally based bank or credit union to have been acknowledged to proactively serve people of color, as well as hiring from within and locally in an effort to maintain a diverse staff. To learn more, visit https://www.comfirstcu.org/.

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