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Bringing local banking back home to Main Street
Stride Credit Union hosts grand opening celebration in Carberry
By Eoin Devereux
Photo info: Local officals, such as Carberry Mayor Ray Muirhead, Stride Credit Union CEO Brent Budz, as well as Agassiz MLA Jodie Byram, helped to cut the ribbon on the new Credit Union building on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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The official opening of Stride Credit Union in Carberry was about a lot more than just the arrival of a new financial institution. It a chance for small town families to once again do their banking face-to-face with people they know and trust.
Stride Credit Union officially celebrated the grand opening of its new branch on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The afternoon’s festivities included a community barbecue, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the newly renovated facility, located at 10 Main Street (the former BMO bank branch).
The building has been going through a full renovation since last November, which included a full interior retrofit to allow for expanded financial planning and wealth management services.
Stride Credit Union CEO Brent Budz was on hand for the celebration. In his speech to attendees, he emphasized Stride’s decision to establish itself in Carberry was rooted in a belief that community banking remains vital, particularly in smaller centres.
“For us today is about much more than opening a new branch. It’s about becoming part of Carberry and building relationships that will last for years to come,” said Budz. “We believe banking is personal. It’s about helping people that want to buy their first house, they want to grow or start a business, they want to save for their future retirement, or just simply by having someone they know and trust when they need some financial advice.”
To read the full story, see Page 7 of this week's paper!
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