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SMYRNA, Tenn.–Ascend FCU has opened a new branch here.  The state-of-the-art building, located at 769 Nissan Drive, replaces the original structure and is the third branch opening this year, bringing to  28 the total of full-service financial centers throughout Middle Tennessee, with six located in Rutherford County. 

The full-service branch offers checking, savings, money market and certificate of deposit accounts. Other products include mortgage, auto and recreational loans, credit cards, signature loans, signature line of credit loans and business accounts and loans. It also features six interactive teller machines (ITM), where a service representative is available via video to provide a full suite of services. 

“We are so thankful to members and community partners throughout Rutherford County for their patience as we razed our old Smyrna branch and constructed a new financial center in its place,” said Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel. “The bright, beautiful new building offers the latest technology, along with an expansive and inviting customer service experience.”

Three ITMs are available inside the building during lobby hours. Three drive-up ITMs are also available with extended hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plus, outdoor ITMs can be used as ATMs around-the-clock to make withdrawals, deposits and balance inquiries. The branch also has a CoinStar machine and night-drop capabilities. 

HARRISBURG, Penn.–To assist students in managing their finances, PSECU and Edinboro University partnered to host eight virtual financial education seminars as part of the university’s First-Year Experience (FYE) Common Hour.

SOMERVILLE, Mass.– For the tenth consecutive year, Naveo Credit Union participated in the Miracle Jeans Day initiative to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, its local Miracle Network hospital.

EAST HARTFORD, CONN. – American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) has announced the recipients of nearly $22,100 in donations from its participatory funding program, Cash Back to the Community.

ANNAPOLIS, Md.–Tower FCU has announced the relocation of its branch here from its former location on Riva Road to a new, expanded location at 810 Bestgate Road.

TYSONS, Va.—Practice Everywhere,  a veteran-owned online fitness platform, announced it will donate 30% of national new member sales during October to the PenFed Foundation,  up to $50,000.

MANCHESTER, N.H.--St. Mary’s Bank has promoted Damian Gunther to Manchester Regional  Manager and Vice President.

ALBANY, N.Y.– CAP COM Federal Credit Union and its charitable giving arm, the CAP COM Cares Foundation, have concluded a reimagined fundraiser in lieu of their annual in-person charity golf tournament.

SPARKS GLENCOE, Md.–The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools honored First Financial FCU for its commitment to championing education in the local community. 

MOBILE, Ala.– New Horizons Credit Union has earned the annual Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award