CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Metrum Community CU opened a hew headquarters this week, just down the road from its old home.The grand opening included a magic show, face painting for kids and flue shots. The credit union held a drawing for a $500 six-month CD and also donated $5 to a locla charity for every new member signed at the new facility.The $35-million credit union was chartered in 1947 and has $40 million in assets and 5,100 members.
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