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Doubling Down on Differentiators to Power Growth

Data & analytics

Doubling Down on Differentiators to Power Growth

Published: Friday, May 13th, 2022

It’s no secret that consumers value convenience. In today’s world you can get a month’s supply of groceries, pick...

Want To Offset The "Threat" of Fintechs? Invest In People And Process

Published: June 29th, 2022

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Data & analytics

Doubling Down on Differentiators to Power Growth

Published: Friday, May 13th, 2022 It’s no secret that consumers value convenience. In today’s world...

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Future Branches 2021: Using Your Branch As Your Most Powerful Billboard

Did you miss our Future Branches Virtual Connect session on June 15th, 2021? In case you did, or...

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From Wait and See to Build It Now: Investing in Your Footprint

As featured in Financial Brand, August 2021:

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Branding, Technology, Data & analytics

It’s Time for a Shift: From Transactional to Relational

Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2022

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La Macchia Group Remote ITM Branches Underway For Florida Credit Union

Published: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

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Offset the 'Threat' of Fintechs in 2022

As featured in Financial Brand, February 2022: Fintechs are not new, but for community banks and...

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3 Step Guide For A Successful Branch Project

Published: Monday, January 17th, 2022

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The Peak-End 'Formula' For Improving Customer Experience

Most often, when consumers pay a visit to their local bank or credit union branch, their goal is to...

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Top 3 Tech Trends For 2022

As featured in CU Insight, January 2022: Times – and people – are changing. If you’re not evolving...

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Data & analytics

Will Your 2022 Approach Be Consumer-Driven?

As featured in Independent Banker, September 2021:

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How Will The Construction Market Impact Your Credit Union?

As featured in CU Insight, July 2021: With nearly four decades in the construction industry, Tom...

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La Macchia Group Begins Construction on CU Operations Center in Florida

Financial leaders often dream of having a corporate office that embodies both form and function....

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Blueprints For Building Award-Winning Brands

As featured in Financial Brand, June 1, 2021: 3 STEPS TO HELP CREATE YOUR BLUEPRINT. Meaningful...

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10 Bank And Credit Union Designs That Define Modern Banking

Design is more than just a pretty space. In fact, it must transcend that today. With technological...

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Rebrand

What is a brand? Is it your logo, your tagline, your color scheme? Is it your personality, your...

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La Macchia Group Welcomes Back Milwaukee Team To The Office

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, May 3rd, La Macchia Group employees returned to the office after a long...

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La Macchia Group Wins 2021 CUNA Diamond Awards

Many leaders in the banking industry paused during 2020 to re-evaluate plans and steer themselves...

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La Macchia Group Receives ASID - Wisconsin - Design Excellence Award

We all know what it feels like to walk into a well-designed space, but it takes a special talent to...

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How Bayer Heritage FCU Reinvented Their Branch Network

As featured in the Future Branches Virtual Event session. Missed the session? Need to see it again?...

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Data & analytics

Why Rethink Retention And Why Now?

Nearly all businesses, financials included, have an ACQUISITION strategy. But how many financials...

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Strategic Partnership Supports Landmark CU's Long-Term Growth

Having a knowledgeable and supportive force behind a financial institution gives it the right tools...

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Are You Harnessing Your Brand Power?

There is no shortage of “good brands” out there. But when a brand graduates from good to great,...

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La Macchia Group Named 2020 Best Place to Work

MILWAUKEE, WI – It’s becoming more evident today that a strong workplace culture dictates where...

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An Inside Look at Our 2020 CUNA Diamond Achievements

La Macchia Group's branding team shares what the 2020 CUNA Diamond Awards mean to them as well as...

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What's Your Brand Pairing?

Award-winning branding expert Rachel Scott shares her insights into what financial institutions...

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We've Hit an Inflection Point in Service Delivery

As featured in an interview with CU Today:

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No Crystal Ball? No problem! 5 must-discuss topics for 2021 planning

As featured in CU Insight: Looking ahead to 2021 doesn't require a crystal ball, but a few new...

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Data & analytics

Opportunity Awaits For Those That Invest In Growth

As featured in CU Management: Smart investments in physical and digital infrastructure during...

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Cyber-security as the next challenge from COVID-19

Although "going digital" is nothing new, the amount that our society is utilizing digital services...

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How to Merge High Tech & High Touch To Support Your Customers

As featured in the Future Branches Virtual Event session. Missed the session? Want to see it...

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Making Safety A Priority In Oklahoma

Safety has become a key part of the member and employee experience at True Sky Credit Union of...

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Establishing A Subcontractor-Contractor Partnership

Building state-of-the-art facilities across the country is made possible by finding and partnering...

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Enhance Branch Health and Safety

As featured in CU Insight, June 4, 2020: Leveraging Technology To Enhance Branch Health And Safety

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Boots back on the ground at Peninsula Federal Credit Union

"Adaptation is a profound process. It means you figure out how to thrive in the world.”

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Data & analytics

Helping Financials Navigate COVID-19

La Macchia Group has been helping financial leaders to identify and implement solutions for...

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How Are We Keeping Jobsites Running Safely?

Job site safety has been closely regulated for decades. Construction professionals are among some...

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Branches Can Adapt and Thrive After COVID-19

As many in the financial industry are looking to create or enhance their digital capabilities...

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Don't Just Install Tech, Integrate It.

As featured in CU Insight, February 24, 2020:

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FEATURED CUInsight: Is design-build right for your project?

Are you considering a new branch project? Are you beginning to scope out plans for a new...

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Turn Patchwork Branch Collection to a Coherent Brand Experience

When the 'branch of the future' is debated, it's usually about how the latest industry trends can...

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Myth Busting: Does Technology Threaten Tradition?

If yours is a bank rooted in tradition, you’ve probably spent decades building your customer base...

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Creating a Brand Identity That Sticks

“No one knows who we are!” Sound familiar? That’s just one of many common challenges financial...

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A Look at the Future Branches Conference

Data can be intimidating. Whether it’s big or small, at one point or another, we’ve all done some...

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Five Topics to Add to Your Annual Planning Agenda

Is your annual planning meeting on the calendar? If so, it’s time to start thinking through the...

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11 Clients Announce Groundbreaking, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies!

As featured in CU Today: In the past three months, La Macchia Group is reporting it has celebrated...

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FEATURED CUToday: Kohler Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Corporate Center

Kohler, Wisconsin - Last week, La Macchia Group broke ground on Kohler Credit Union’s new...

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The Back End Impact of Front End Changes

Core functions that were once key components of bank services are now happening outside of the four...

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FEATURED CUInsight: 3 Tips to Avoid Being 'Rocket Mortgaged'

Years ago, when you wanted to enjoy a movie in the comfort of your own home, you made a trip to...

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FEATURED CU Management: Branch Transformations that Work

CUManagement - Credit union locations become more efficient, but no less friendly.

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Here's What Happened at the Financial Brand Forum 2019

Often, when you hear ‘brand makeover,’ you think about tearing a brand down and starting from...

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FEATURED FINANCIAL BRAND: Makeover Recaps from The Forum 2019

LAS VEGAS - The huge popularity of the “Fixer Upper” TV show proves that people love to watch the...

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2019 CUNA Diamond Award Announcement!

MILWAUKEE -- La Macchia Group is pleased to announce that its branding work for three credit unions...

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Technology: Let's Get Cooking

Have you ever made a cake but failed to follow a recipe? Perhaps you’re better in the kitchen than...

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FEATURED CUInsight: The Buzzword You Can't Afford to Ignore

Efficiency. It’s one of the biggest buzzwords today across just about every industry – and the...

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La Macchia Group Welcomed as Newest Member of CU Connect - CCUA

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - With a sole focus of providing financial institutions with market-driven,...

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Award for Park City Credit Union

La Macchia Group is pleased to announce that its project of Park City Credit Union’s new main office

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We're Back! LIVE Brand Identity Makeover - Financial Brand Forum 2019

Last year we presented on-stage a LIVE Branch Makeover with USEagle Federal Credit Union (Recap of...

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Does your brand need a refresh? A 3-Step Audit to Evaluate Your Brand

The New Year is in full swing, and we hope one of your 2019 resolutions is to think about your...

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FEATURED in CUToday: Two Wisconsin CUs Looking to Build New Headquarters

BROOKFIELD, Wis.—Two Wisconsin credit unions have announced plans to build new headquarters.

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FEATURED in CUToday: It's All About the Experience

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- When it comes to design and build decisions for 2019, credit unions will...

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FEATURED in BizTimes: Kohler Credit Union Plans to Build New HQ

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- Kohler Credit Union plans to build a new 30,000-square-foot headquarters...

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FEATURED in CUInsight: Navigating Success with Your Brand GPS

The competition to attract and retain membership amongst financial institutions has grown...

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FEATURED in Elko Daily Free Press: Elko Federal Credit Union Expanding

ELKO, NEVADA - Elko Federal Credit Union announced in the Elko Daily Free Press their partnership...

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FEATURED IN CUToday: Common Mistakes to Avoid in Design

Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Digital banking is forcing credit unions to be much more efficient with...

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FEATURED IN CUInsight: 5 Steps to Tackling a Branch Network Transformation

Today’s digitally savvy consumers have high expectations, and retail brands are racing to design...

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Earthmover Credit Union Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

OSWEGO, ILLINOIS -- Celebrations are in store for Earthmover Credit Union as they open the doors to...

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Texan Sky Credit Union Commemorates New Branch with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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FEATURED IN CUTODAY: Heritage Credit Union Celebrates New Branch

MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS -- Heritage Credit Union has officially opened their new branch in...

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New Case Study: Strategic Branch Planning

Watsonville, CA -- Santa Cruz Community Credit Union truly is an organization started by the people...

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Featured in design:retail: Andigo Credit Union

Andigo Credit Union, designed and built by La Macchia Group, has been featured in the latest...

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FEATURED in CUToday: A Critical Area of Focus - Your Brand

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- How can a credit union still make a meaningful investment this year? The...

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Shamrock Federal Credit Union Embraces the Texan Sky

DUMAS, TEXAS -- On April 2, 2018, Shamrock Federal Credit Union announced their new name and brand...

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FEATURED in CUInsight: Office Flexibility in the Future

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- In today’s working culture there are a lot of terms being thrown back and...

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A Credit Union Rebrand Story: Dowagiac Credit Union

DOWAGIAC, MICHIGAN -- Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union was seeking a complete brand and...

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Service Shouldn't Take a Back Seat with Micro Branch Design

Credit unions are built on a foundation of “people helping people.” With this foundation being one...

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Featured Fab Facility: Andigo Credit Union

Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Recently published by CUES, a credit union project designed and built by...

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FEATURED in CUToday: Key Growth Drivers are Linked to Identity

Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- What’s top of mind with CUs in 2018 is brand awareness, according to one...

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FEATURED in CUToday: Coastal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Branch in Holly Springs, NC

Holly Springs, North Carolina - On December 4, 2017, Coastal Federal Credit Union broke ground on...

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Micro Branch Design: Less Means More

The micro branch is a perfect example of how the financial industry is evolving to meet the needs...

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Data & analytics

Credit Union's Guide to Build Millennial Member Growth

Why Millennials? As of 2016, millennials have overtaken baby boomers as America’s largest living...

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The Wrap-Up: July 2017

Milwaukee, WI – Summer is one of the busiest times in the design-build industry. Why is that?...

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Data & analytics

Mapping the Answer to Success with GIS

Everyone working within a financial institution has questions that keep them up at night. Who are...

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Landmark Credit Union Breaks Ground for a New Branch

MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN - June 21, 2017 was a day of celebration for Landmark Credit Union as they broke...

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Tri-County Credit Union Opens Doors to New Storefront

MARINETTE, WISCONSIN - An exciting several days of celebration was held at Tri-County Credit Union...

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K-State Federal Credit Union Opens Doors to New Main Office

MANHATTAN, KANSAS - K-State Federal Credit Union has officially opened their doors to their new...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Names La Macchia Group a 2017 Top WorkPlace

MILWAUKEE, WI - Excitement is in the air at the La Macchia Group office as it has been recently...

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Park City CU Plans New HQ + Cafe

MERRILL, WISCONSIN - Park City Credit Union plans to start construction on a new 26,000-square-foot...

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From Branch Transformation to Website Transformation

When I joined the company nearly 15 years ago I never imagined that we’d grow to be what we are...

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Ardent Credit Union Celebrates New Branch

OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA - A celebration was in store for Ardent Credit Union as they launched the grand...

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La Macchia Group Wins ASID Design Excellence Award

MILWAUKEE, WI - At the recent American Society of Interior Designers Design Excellence Awards, held...

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1st Financial Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground for Branch Relocation

St. Charles, MO - Members of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union will soon get to experience a new,...

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Financial Partners Credit Union Celebrates Opening New Building

GRABILL, INDIANA - Financial Partners Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at...

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FirstLight Federal Credit Union Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New High-Tech Branch

EL PASO, TEXAS - FirstLight Federal Credit Union broke ground Wednesday, December 7, for their...

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Data & analytics

Time to Set High Standards for Third-Party Data Security

MILWAUKEE, WI -- It’s time credit unions carefully consider how third-party relationships can...

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Prestige Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Facility

McKinney, Texas -- This past week, Prestige Credit Union broke ground celebrating the start of...

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As Seen in CUToday: How One CU is Making Tellerless Branches Work

MILWAUKEE, WI -- A credit union branch without tellers? The premise almost contradicts itself, but...

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Quest Federal Credit Union Opens Fifth Branch Location

UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO -- Quest Federal Credit Union recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony on...

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La Macchia Group Project Recognized for 2016 CUNA Industry Award

MILWAUKEE, WI - Simplicity Credit Union, a Marshfield, Wisconsin project designed and constructed...

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Fort Community Credit Union Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Main Office

FORT ATKINSON, WI -- October 7, 2016 was an exciting day at Fort Community Credit Union in Fort...

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Deere Employees Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Remodel

MOLINE, IL -- Deere Employees Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony, Oct. 5, 2016, in honor...

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Meadows Credit Union Unveils New Renovated Location

PALATINE, ILLINOIS - As Meadows Credit Union advances into their 75th year of member financial...

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Financial One Credit Union Holds Grand Opening for Remodeled Space

COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA - An evening of events was scheduled for Financial One Credit Union's Grand...

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held For Collins Community Credit Union's New Branch

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - In honor of their new branch, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Collins Community...

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Dort Federal Credit Union Opens New Administrative Building

GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - Just located behind their main branch in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Dort...

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allU.S. Credit Union Celebrates New Branch with Week Long Festivities

SALINAS, CA -- allU.S. Credit Union, a California based credit union, recently held a grand opening...

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Ardent Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Stand-Alone Branch

OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA - Ardent Credit Union, previously Sb1 Credit Union, formally broke ground July...

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Black Hills Federal Credit Union Adds Sturgis Branch

STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA - June 15, 2016 commemorated the grand opening of Black Hills Federal Credit...

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Co-op Credit Union Opens New Branch

ONALASKA, WISCONSIN - Co-op Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the...

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Creating a Resonating Brand

AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Creating a brand is never an easy process. Designing a logo that represents a...

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Starting a New Chapter in the Central City, Now Simplicity Credit Union History

MARSHFIELD, WI- June marked an exciting start of a new chapter in the once Central City Credit...

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Coastal Federal Credit Union Opens New, Modern Branch Featuring New Tech

CARBORRO, NC -- A weeklong celebration marked the grand opening of Coastal Federal Credit Union's...

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Waldo State Bank Breaks Ground for New Main Office

WALDO, WISONSIN - June 1, 2016 marked the groundbreaking ceremony of the new main office for Waldo...

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La Macchia Group Wins IIDA Award

MILWAUKEE, WI - La Macchia Group was awarded First Place in the 2016 Design Competition for...

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K-State Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Main Office

MANHATTAN, KANSAS - May 4, 2016 marked the groundbreaking ceremony for K-State Federal Credit...

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Testimonial: Allegan Credit Union

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Quest Federal Credit Union Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO -- Quest Federal Credit Union recently held their groundbreaking ceremony...

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SOCU Partners with La Macchia Group for Live Renovation

STREATOR, ILLINOIS - Streator Onized Credit Union (SOCU) held a groundbreaking ceremony April 25,...

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AAC Credit Union and La Macchia Group Hold Open House

WALKER, MICHIGAN - On April 14, 2016, AAC Credit Union held an open house to welcome their members...

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La Macchia Group and NorStates Bank Celebrate New Branch

On March 29, 2016, La Macchia Group and NorStates Bank celebrated the grand opening of their new...

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La Macchia Group Project Receives Innovation in Technology Award

Illinois Bankers Association recognizes First National Bank of Steeleville

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Data & analytics

Time to Focus on This Core Growth Driver

MILWAUKEE—New product and service innovations often get the attention of credit unions, but one...

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La Macchia Group and First National Bank of Steeleville Unveil New Bank

STEELEVILLE, IL (12-09-15) La Macchia Group, LLC, a design/build firm located in Milwaukee’s...

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Innovative Tech for Your Bank: ITM

Your customers bear more responsibilities than ever before and expect their bank to keep up with...

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La Macchia Group Announces Tom Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 13, 2015) - La Macchia Group has announced Tom Kennedy as its new Chief...

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Collins Community Credit Union Breaks Ground

Collins Commuity Credit Union broke ground today at their new 7,249sf location in Cedar Falls,...

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R.I.A. Federal Credit Union hold ribbon cutting

RIA Federal Credit Union celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony today, at their newly constructed...

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We are growing and looking for talented people in Design, Project Management, and Superintendents....

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La Macchia Group's latest project featured in CUES magazine

...The new office will feature a more open design, replacing the traditional teller counter with...

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Visit us at the 2015 MCUL AC&E in Traverse City, Michigan

Don't forget to stop by our booth #48, chat with our sales team, and check out our latest projects...

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Data & analytics

FEATURED in CUToday: 100 Million Members: Now What?

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — When members never set foot in a branch, they often never put the credit union...

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Allegan Credit Union holds ribbon cutting ceremony

Allegan Credit Union celebrated the completion of their rebrand and live-remodel of their main...

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La Macchia Group at the 2015 ILCU League Annual Convention

Stop by our booth, #312!

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La Macchia Group at the 2015 Cornerstone Annual Meeting & Expo

Don't forget to stop by our booth #611, chat with our sales team, and check out our latest projects...

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La Macchia Group names Mark Milligan Director of Business Development – Southwest

MILWAUKEE, WIS (October 29, 2014) – La Macchia Group has announced this week that Mark Milligan has...

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La Macchia Group at the 2015 Governmental Affairs Conference

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Kohler Credit Union holds ribbon cutting

MEQUON, WIS. (December 15, 2014) - Spirits were high at the new Kohler Credit Union branch, where...

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Landmark Credit Union holds ribbon cutting

BURLINGTON, WIS. (November 20, 2014) - Landmark Credit Union celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony...

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South Side Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting

PEORIA, IL (October 29, 2014) - South Side Bank celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony today at its...

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allU.S. Credit Union signs deal with City of Salinas

Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted 6-1 to sign a 40-year lease with allU.S. Credit Union for...

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Ascentra Credit Union Holds Groundbreaking

DAVENPORT, IA (October 17, 2014) - Ascentra Credit Union celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony...

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IntegrUS Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting

DUBUQUE, IA (August 22, 2014) - IntegrUS Credit Union held its ribbon cutting ceremony today, in...

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IntegrUS Credit Union's latest commercial spot features recent project by La Macchia Group

What do home loans, coffee, and bold design have in common? They're all found in IntegrUS Credit...

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Staley Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting

DECATUR, ILL. (August 7, 2014) - Smiles and laughter bounded today as Staley Credit Union...

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La Macchia Group at the 2014 CUES Future Summit

Stop by our booth, #6, chat with the La Macchia Group team, and sit in on our Cutting Edge Demo at...

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Dort Federal Credit Union holds Groundbreaking

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI (September 23, 2014) - Dort Federal Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking...

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Financial Plus Credit Union holds Ribbon Cutting

DES MOINES, IA (July 18, 2014) - Financial Plus Credit Union celebrated the completion of its...

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Landmark Credit Union holds groundbreaking

BURLINGTON, WIS. (June 18, 2014) - Landmark Credit Union today held a groundbreaking at the site of...

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Kohler Credit Union holds groundbreaking at site of future Mequon branch

MEQUON, WIS. (April 23. 2014) – Everyone was all smiles today at the groundbreaking ceremony held...

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La Macchia Group announces Kate Pertzsch as Manager of Interior Design

MILWAUKEE, WIS. (November 6, 2013) - La Macchia Group has announced Kate Pertzsch as the new...

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Ascentra Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting and Rededication Ceremony

On this date, the branch was also rededicated in the memory of Paul Lensmeyer, former President and...

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Lenco Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting

The event began at 9 a.m. and included tours of the new 3,300-square-foot facility, refreshments,...

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Grand Rapids Family Credit Union Holds Grand Opening

Members have responded positively to the new branch, which is welcoming from the outside and...

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My Personal Credit Union Breaks Ground in Coopersville, MI

“We’re looking forward to moving into a larger, more contemporary service facility,” My Personal...

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What La Macchia Group Is Forecasting For The Changing Branch

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Changes are coming to the credit union branch model.

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