MUNCIE, Ind.–Ball State Financial Credit Union celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Oakwood Avenue location, welcoming members and the community to its remodeled banking center.
During the ceremony, attendees heard from Dan Ridenour, mayor of Muncie, Geoffrey Mearns, president of Ball State University, Elizabeth Rowray, Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce president, and Cam Minges, president and CEO of Ball State Financial.
The speakers echoed a united message – Ball State Financial is proud of its Ball State University heritage and is committed to serving East Central Indiana for decades to come, the credit union said.
Ball State Financial is a division of Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union. The two credit unions merged in 2020 over a shared commitment to financial education and member service, retaining the well-known Ball State brand in the Muncie offices/ATMs.
The renovation of the Oakwood location was managed by DEI, a leading design/build company specializing in banks and credit unions. Construction began in June of 2022 and the location has been open and serving members throughout the entire remodel process.
The renovation encompassed the retail and member service areas, including a refresh of the lobby and member service offices, the addition of a financial library/media center and coffee station, plus improvements to the drive-up and safe deposit box areas. Inside the branch, members will find cutting- edge technology including interactive teller machines and device charging stations.
The design of the location honors the partnership with Ball State University, featuring its signature red, black, and white color palette and includes graphic elements that showcase local history. Offices display custom paintings by Carmel-based artist and BSU alum Kira Shemesh.
“We are proud to continue our commitment to Muncie by transforming our banking center into a place for education, technology, and community engagement,” said Dusty Simmons, chief strategy officer.
Ball State Financial also updated its BSU Student Center location and ATMs throughout Muncie in 2022.