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MSUFCU to open Downtown Detroit branch on Congress Street

EAST LANSING, MI (April 24, 2023) — MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) will be celebrating the opening of its first downtown Detroit branch Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

WHAT: Congress Street Branch Opening
WHO:  Susi Elkins, Chief Community Impact Officer at MSUFCU
Greg Deppong, Board of Directors Chair at MSUFCU
Jova Lynne, Artistic Director at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Liz Klos, Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Anny Staten, Academy Manager at Apple Developer Academy
Damien Crutcher, Founder and CEO at Crescendo Detroit
Oliver Ragsdale Jr., President and CEO at The Carr Center
James Forger, Dean at the MSU College of Music
Patty Corkery, President and CEO at the Michigan Credit Union League
April Clobes, President and CEO at MSUFCU
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023; formal remarks at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Marquette Building
243 W. Congress St.
Detroit, MI 48226
DETAILS: Remarks and ribbon-cutting
Check presentations to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts, Apple Developer Academy, Crescendo Detroit, and The Carr Center
Branch tours following remarks, check presentations, and video about the Community Music School-Detroit
Jazz Ensemble from the MSU Community Music School-Detroit
Food available from Detroit Loves Tacos, Bon Bon Bon, and Kookies by Keirsten
PARKING: Fort Washington Garage (see attached image for reference)
645 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Enter the garage using a credit card. Validation tickets will be provided at the event to exit the garage at no cost. Credit cards will not be charged.

About Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)

Founded in 1937, MSUFCU has a national reputation for excellence and has received several top industry and workplace awards, including being named a Best Credit Union to Work For® by American Banker for the sixth year, a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for 13 consecutive years, and a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winner for seven consecutive years. MSUFCU has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 10 consecutive years and has been recognized by the Credit Union National Association, earning first place for the people-helping-people philosophy Louise Herring Award. The Credit Union operates an award-winning, wholly owned credit union service organization, Reseda Group; along with digital financial platforms AlumniFi and Collegiate; trade name Oakland University Credit Union; and its foundation, the Desk Drawer Fund. MSUFCU is headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan; and has 24 branches; over 350,000 members; $7.61 billion in assets; and more than 1,100 employees. For more information, visit msufcu.org.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) presents exhibitions and programs that explore the best of contemporary art, connecting Detroit and the global art world. Located on Woodward Avenue and Garfield Street between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State University, and the College for Creative Studies, the museum is an innovative addition to Detroit’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood and functions as a hub for the exploration of emerging ideas in the contemporary arts.

ABOUT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
The town square of our community, a gathering place for everybody. The DIA connects people to art with programs, resources, and a diverse collection — among the top six in the nation with over 65,000 works.

ABOUT APPLE DEVELOPER ACADEMY
The Apple Developer Academy is a partnership between MSU and Apple. Individuals 18 or older have the opportunity to become a world-class developer using Apple’s iOS ecosystem. The academy focuses on coding, design, entrepreneurship, and essential professional skills.

ABOUT CRESCENDO DETROIT
Crescendo Detroit is a nonprofit created with the foundation of transforming the lives of youth, ages 5-18, in the Metro Detroit neighborhoods by developing intense instrumental music, vocal music, and dance programs that promote artistic excellence and character building. Using a youth-centered approach, we will offer a comprehensive program that includes literacy and life skills classes, homework support, daily meals, and snacks.

ABOUT THE CARR CENTER
The Carr Center leverages the essence of the African American cultural experience to inspire, entertain, challenge, and educate. It is a place where artists, across all disciplines and community come together. We accomplish our mission through three core programs: The Carr Center Contemporary, The Carr Center Arts Academy, and The Carr Center Presents (visual arts, performing arts, arts education). The Carr Center is devoted to the preservation, presentation, promotion, and development of the African and African American cultural arts traditions within our multicultural community.

Contacts

Allison Horn
VP of Executive Communication and Legislative Affairs
517-333-2424, ext. 2401

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