Isabella Community Credit Union branch opens downtown to serve community

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Isabella Community Credit Union has come a long way since opening its doors in 1958 with 82 members.

Heather Harris, vice president of community development and marketing, said the credit union now has 15,000 members and owners.

That number continues to grow every day, Harris said.

On Tuesday, ICCU opened a new branch located at 103 E. Broadway St.

“When the opportunity came, we jumped on it,” said President and CEO Jay Anders.

After the opportunity arrived, the ICCU board voted in favor of leasing the downtown building at a reasonable price, he said.

Anders said the location will provide convenience for those who live or work downtown.

“We also feel that this location could service CMU,” he said.

The downtown branch will offer teller services, a walk-up ATM and a loan office, Anders said.

The new office will also offer member services with full-time account assistance, a night depository and opportunities for youth and community involvement.

“We are very excited about starting the new year out,” Anders said. “We’re hoping for great things to come of it.”

Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller said the new location is a wonderful addition to downtown.

“It has always been a financial institution in that location since it has been constructed,” Sponseller said. “It’s nice to have one of our own.”

Many select employee groups are members and owners at ICCU, including people from Listening Ear, hair dressers and restaurant services, Anders said.

Harris said community involvement is part of ICCU’s normal routine.

“This is not just a place where I punch in my time clock,” she said. “I really feel like I’m making a difference.”

ICCU partners with 45 to 70 community organizations Harris said, including Central Michigan University’s Walk for Shoes.

Harris said ICCU makes a point of helping people with basic money management.

“No question is too silly,” Harris said.

Aside from the new location, there are also four ICCU locations around Mount Pleasant. One of the locations is a student-run ICCU location inside the Mount Pleasant Area Technical Center, 1155 S. Elizabeth St.. The hours there are limited to when school is in session.