July 19,2022
Altoona, WI –Royal Credit Union (Royal) hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Altoona office. The office is located at 1159 Blazing Star Boulevard and the lobby is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Drive-up hours are 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Two drive-up, deposit enabled ATMs are also available 24 hours a day. This new location replaces the previous Eau Claire North office on Birch Street which will be converted to a mortgage operations center. While the Birch Street location will centralize mortgage operations, Royal will continue to make it easy for its Members by offering access to mortgage lenders in multiple offices and communities.
During the weeklong celebration, Members and community residents were invited to stop by the new Altoona office to enjoy special treats, learn more about the credit union, and enter to win large gift baskets. The office features the latest technology and a lobby designed to enhance privacy and create a comfortable environment for Members to ask questions and seek advice on their personal financial matters.
A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday, July 19. Event speakers included Altoona City Council President, Matthew Biren, Eau Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Dave Minor, as well as Royal’s Board Chairman, Tom Huffcutt and President/CEO, Brandon Riechers.
“We are committed to providing value to our Members by offering excellent service and highly competitive products,” said Brandon Riechers, President/CEO of Royal Credit Union. “This new office location will allow our Members to receive in-person services in a convenient, easily accessible location. While we have always been a close neighbor, we are thrilled to officially join the Altoona community and be a part of the continued growth of the River Prairie development.”
In the spirit of making a difference, Royal donated $500 to the American Red Cross-Northwest Wisconsin Chapter. For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross of Wisconsin has provided aid and resources to people in the Badger State to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Executive Director, Mary Jane Thomsen participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and accepted the gift.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 250,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. Realtors in the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are also eligible to join the credit union. Visit rcu.org or call Royal Credit Union at 800-341-9911 for more information.
