CCFBank opened a new Eau Claire bank branch last October while creating space for new development on the site of its existing branch and administrative building.
The Altoona, Wis.-based bank opened the 2,300-square-foot building on the same parcel as its former 10,300-square-foot office, 3625 Gateway Drive. The current branch includes geothermal heating, rooftop solar panels and other green energy design elements.
“Our current branch and administrative office at Gateway Drive greatly exceeds the amount of space we need to serve our customers at this location,” said Stephen Bianchi, CCFBank president and CEO. “We’re building a more environmentally sustainable, modern and full service branch while also creating space for new development. That’s a win all the way around — for our customers, the city and the environment.”
CCFBank plannrf to split the 3-acre parcel to allow for future commercial development at the current site. The branch and administrative building was utilized by United Bank as a branch location and administrative headquarters until CCFBank acquired United Bank in October 2018.
“The pandemic disruption allowed us to reimagine our land and building needs and focus on improvements to our customers’ experience,” said Chief Banking Officer Tyler Tomesh. “We are adding new technology to increase the speed of teller transactions, creating flexible office space for employees to work and meet with customers, and widening our drive-thru lanes to accommodate larger trucks and vehicles. These improvements will make it even easier and more enjoyable to bank with us.”
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Royal Construction, Inc., is the general contractor for the project.
The $1.7 billion CCFBank has 26 offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin.