PALMDALE, Calif.–Edwards Federal Credit Union has broken ground on a new flagship branch and administration building scheduled to open in late 2020.
The first floor of the new branch will feature an open floor plan, including a unique community room that will be made available to outside groups and organizations. The second-floor has offices for management, accounting, human resources, meeting rooms and a lunch/breakroom for staff. Two drive-through ATMs will be on site in addition to two walk-up ATMs and ample parking.
The new building will also be a dual destination location shared by Edwards Federal Credit Union and a coffee retailer on the ground level.
“We know residents of the Antelope Valley have many financial services providers to choose from but they may not be aware that everyone who lives or works in the Antelope Valley is eligible to benefit from Edwards FCU’s low loan rates and excellent services,” said President/CEO Roy MacKinnon. “We look forward to serving the community, and the coffee will be hot next door.”
On hand for the groundbreaking were EFCU’s board, senior management and representatives from the City of Palmdale, and as well as staff from Level 5, the design/build firm chosen for construction.
Emphasis on Local Firms
“We directed our president/CEO to prioritize the hiring of Antelope Valley contractors and trades whenever possible so that we could support local workers within our community,” said Board Chairman Ronald Guyadeen.
Some of the local firms already contracted for the project include Antelope Valley Engineering, Sue Mathis Landscape, SoCal Construction, Gall Brothers, KJI Plumbing, Quality Surveying, B&L Fire Protection, Western Mechanical and Bruin Geotechnical Services, the credit union said.
The new facility is located at the corner of 10th West and Avenue O-8 in the heart of the Palmdale retail district.
Originally founded on the Edwards Airforce Base in 1962, today the credit union is the only financial institution still headquartered in the Antelope Valley.
The $200-million Edwards FCU has approximately 12,475 members.