The $212-million Triangle Credit Union has opened its first in-store branch inside a BJ's Wholesale Club here. Triangle is the first credit union and the third financial institution overall to open a branch inside a BJ's store. The in-store office is a full service branch facility including two teller stations, two member service stations and a private office for loan closings and meetings. With a minimum of three employees at all times, the branch offers extended hours including evenings and weekends. The branch was designed and built by IBT, Atlanta, which also provided "in-aisle" training to TCU staff.
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