SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - December 17, 2007) - Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), among the
top one percent of the nation's largest credit unions, is pleased to
announce the opening of its newest full-service financial center in
Campbell, Calif., located at 1562 S. Bascom Ave. (corner of Bascom and
Hamilton). The Campbell Financial Center will open its doors on Monday,
December 17, 2007, with extended hours to 6:00 p.m. during the week and
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
"Our move to Bascom and Hamilton (one of the busiest retail corners in the
South Bay) really shows how credit unions are changing," said Kenneth
Burns, President and CEO of Tech CU. "Twenty years ago, credit unions were
typically located at places of employment or in out-of-the-way locations.
That's just not the case today. At Tech CU, we're purposefully putting our
financial centers where our members live."
Burns goes on to point out that Tech CU members also have access to a
network of more than 25,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the
CO-OP ATM Network. He explains, "We believe all these things -- retail
locations,
easy-to-find ATMs and longer hours -- are essential to making it more
convenient for our members to do their banking."
As part of its opening celebrations, Tech CU will sponsor several community
projects in the area, including two tree plantings this winter at
Foresthill Elementary in Campbell and Blackford Elementary in Willow Glen.
The credit union is partnering with Our City Forest, a San Jose-based
nonprofit that coordinates and manages tree plantings in schools and
neighborhoods throughout Santa Clara County. Tech CU also invites local
children to participate in their "Trees and Our Community Poster Contest"
at the Campbell Financial Center and earn a chance to win a $100 savings
bond. The contest will run from December 17, 2007, to February 1, 2008, and
is open to three age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. The winners
will be announced the week of February 10th.
Tech CU's Campbell Financial Center is also offering a special limited-time
member bonus of a 6.00 percent APY on a
6-month Certificate. The minimum and maximum deposit is $1,000.
Tech CU Campbell Financial Center
Main Phone: (408) 467-2382
Location: 1562 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Financial Center Manager: Yvette Sandez
ABOUT TECHNOLOGY CREDIT UNION
Technology Credit Union is a full-service, financial institution serving
individuals who work, live, go to school or regularly worship in Santa
Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and San Francisco
counties. Tech CU was started in 1960 and is now among the top 1 percent of
the nation's largest credit unions. With nearly $1.3 billion in assets,
over 78,000 members and 10 full-service branches around the Bay Area, Tech
CU is a leader in the credit union industry.
Contact Information: Contact Information:
Tawnya Lancaster
408-205-1618
tlancaster@lancaster-group.com
Karen Crabtree
Phone: 408-441-4736
kcrabtree@techcu.com