GAHANNA, Ohio–Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU) has opened the doors of its seventh Columbus area member center here.
Located at 1317 N. Hamilton Road, the new, state-of-the-art member center will help WPCU better serve its members living and working in Gahanna and neighboring east-side Columbus communities, such as Westerville, Blacklick, Pataskala and New Albany, the CU said.
At approximately 7,200 square feet, the new Gahanna location will also be WPCU’s largest member center to date and will feature WPCU’s first-ever Community Room, which will be made available to local organizations at no charge to host meetings, networking activities and other events.
Additionally, the member center will feature an open lobby with freestanding dialogue-style teller stations that allow for a better, more connected banking experience. WPCU partner-employees and members conduct their transaction side by side, enabling members to view their account information throughout the process.
Financial Coaches working at the new member center will be available for one-on-one financial coaching to help its members reach their financial goals.
The new member center’s drive-up Personal Teller Machines (PTMs) and ATM machines will also allow for the quick and easy self-service transactions.
“We’re excited to bring Wright-Patt Credit Union’s promise of putting people first to Gahanna and better serve even more members in the area,” said Todd Elliott, market president, Columbus. “We are especially thrilled to introduce our first Wright-Patt Credit Union Community Room. It will provide a fantastic space for local nonprofits and small businesses to host community programs, events, and meetings. It also allows us to carry out the credit union's role as a true community partner.”
Connecting with community will be a big part of the Gahanna Member Center grand-opening celebration and beyond. Throughout the opening week, more than 100 WPCU members conducting transactions will be surprised with a gift bag or a gift card as a thank you for visiting. Members and prospective members will also be able to participate in a “Win/Win” drawing for the opportunity to win $500 for themselves—with matching funds going to the local charity of their choice.
“When we make the decision to enter an area, we want to become part of the fabric of that community,” said Tracy Szarzi-Fors, VP-marketing and business development for WPCU. “Not only are we fully invested in helping members there achieve the financial flexibility and freedom they want, but we want to do our part to build a stronger community.”