LOWELL, Mass.–In over 100 years, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union has never ventured beyond the state of Massachusetts. But the credit union has now, with the opening of its new branch in Nashua, N.H.
The 2,500-square-foot facility, located at 102 Spit Brook Road in the Tara Commons plaza, is complete with two 24-hour ATMs, two drive-up teller windows, teller stations, member service offices and a coin machine. This is the Credit Union’s tenth branch.
“We couldn’t be more excited to officially open our new Nashua branch,” said Mark S. Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “This isn’t just a new branch for us, but an extension of our mission, to help members make smart financial choices, to a new state and a new community. We are honored to now be a part of the Nashua community.”
“This branch is fabulous and is a great addition to this area,” said George C. Eliades, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “It gives people another choice to do their banking, and most importantly, the choice is a credit union.”
The Credit Union held a ribbon cutting with New Hampshire political figures, individuals from local nonprofits and businesses, representatives from Northpoint Construction Management and The John Flatley Company, business partners and others involved in the project onhand, as well as Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union employees, executives and members of the Board of Directors to celebrate the branch opening.
“We have 4,000 members in Nashua and 8,000 in Southern New Hampshire,” said Mr. Cochran, speaking to the crowd. “That is why we are here. We’re here to serve those members and to serve their family and neighbors.”
“We’re very happy to welcome the Credit Union to Nashua,” said Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess. “I know you are very dedicated to your community in Lowell and we’re happy to have you here in Nashua,” he added.
With the new Nashua branch, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is the first Massachusetts state-chartered credit union to apply for and receive approval to open an out-of-state branch in accordance with the Interstate Branching Bill, passed in October 2015.