Vermont Federal Credit Union opens new branch in Essex
BURLINGTON, VT (June 22, 2021) — Vermont Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that their newest branch, located at 1 Carmichael Drive in Essex Junction, is now officially open for business.
To celebrate the opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 22nd. Vermont Federal’s board of directors, senior leadership team, and local officials were in attendance.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our footprint into the wonderfully vibrant community of Essex,” said Jean Giard, CEO. “At Vermont Federal, we are mission-driven to improve the financial lives of our members and this expansion will increase our ability to grow and extend our financial products and services to even more Vermonters.”
The Essex branch is led by Nicole Callahan, Branch Manager, and supported by a team of four employees. The branch will serve both personal and business banking members and will be operating on the following schedule:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Doug Fischer, Joseph Finnigan, Megan Manahan Bliss, Donna Perkett (left) and (right) Jean Giard, Lisa Rees, Will Voigt Harry Jacobson

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About Vermont Federal Credit Union
Vermont Federal is an $800 million-plus financial institution, with seven locations currently serving over 45,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in nine counties in Vermont, including Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, and Washington. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call (888) 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org or find us on Facebook.