TENIMNO, Wash.–O Bee Credit Union has opened what it is describing as a blend of a brewpub and a financial service center.
The credit union was founded in 1955 as the Olympia Brewing Co. Employees and Families Credit Union).
O Bee said it is seeking to reflect its history as the original credit union of the Olympia Brewery with an interior that features a brewpub aesthetic including repurposed wood, a transaction bar accented with brass rails and local beer taps, chalkboard signage and a beautiful arched ceiling highlighted with color-changing LED lights.
In addition, historic photos of Tenino and the Olympia Brewery are displayed on the walls.
“Our brewery history has always been part of our culture, but this building absolutely embraces our roots. The pub atmosphere is reminiscent of the brewery tasting room where the community met and workers gathered after the end of a shift,” said CEO James Collins in a released statement.