Tacoma-based credit union to celebrate opening of new Pierce County branch
TAPCO Credit Union's new full-service branch at 5320 176th St. E. had its groundbreaking a year ago. The the 5,200-square-foot branch officially opened its doors May 12 and replaces TAPCO's previous location in the Canyon Crossing Shopping Center, which opened in 2020.
The new site features 'a drive-thru, walk-up and drive-up ATMs, a night deposit box, and a dedicated community room intended to host financial workshops, local events, and networking opportunities,' TAPCO said in a news release this week.
The credit union will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new branch from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 11, with the ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to partake in 'treats from local businesses, door prizes, branch tours, and more,' TAPCO said in its release.
'We are excited to further our commitment to the Frederickson community through the opening of this new branch,' Justin Martin, President/CEO of TAPCO Credit Union, said in a statement. 'Through the relationship-centric branch design, dedicated community area and space for a local business this new location was designed to be a catalyst for positive change.'
A media representative for TAPCO told The News Tribune that the retail tenant next door, also part of the new development, will be Cutters Point Coffee. No further information was immediately available.
TAPCO offers six branch locations in Pierce County including the new Frederickson site, two in Tacoma and locations in Puyallup, Bonney Lake and Gig Harbor areas.
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