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Visions expects early 2021 opening for new Ithaca branch

Endwell–based Visions Federal Credit Union anticipates its new location in Ithaca, which is currently under construction at 410 Elmira Road, will be ready for operation in early 2021. (PHOTO CREDIT: VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION)

ITHACA — Construction is moving along on the upcoming Ithaca branch of Visions Federal Credit Union. The new office — located at 410 Elmira Road, near Home Depot and Kohl’s — is expected to open in early 2021. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based PWCampbell designed and is building the new location, and Paolangeli Contractors, Inc. of Ithaca handled […]

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ITHACA — Construction is moving along on the upcoming Ithaca branch of Visions Federal Credit Union.

The new office — located at 410 Elmira Road, near Home Depot and Kohl’s — is expected to open in early 2021.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based PWCampbell designed and is building the new location, and Paolangeli Contractors, Inc. of Ithaca handled the site-work preparation, Visions tells CNYBJ. Rochester–based Costich Engineering is also involved in the project.

Visions declined to disclose the project cost.

The Endwell–based credit union first announced the initiative in July 2019. The new Ithaca branch will allow individuals and businesses to access banking services, apply for loans, and work with experts in investments, Medicare benefits, and insurance.

In addition to the retail space, Visions is also creating an outdoor amphitheater for special events and concerts.

Visions says it has “hundreds” of members in the Ithaca area and hopes “that number grows with its new presence.”

“We’re friends, neighbors, and community builders. We employ local people and partner with local businesses, which allows us to return the benefits to our members,” Ty Muse, president and CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union, said in a news release. “Members not only support the credit-union model, they also indirectly benefit the community.”

Established in 1966, the nonprofit Visions Federal Credit Union serves more than 210,000 members in communities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Eric Reinhardt