MONTVALE, N.J. - (01/18/05) -- Members of Paragon FCU will have allthe advantages of the modern age of financial technology in thecredit union's glistening new headquarters. Situated at 100 ParagonDr.--named so long before the credit union's move from nearbyWestwood--the 100,000 square-foot offices feature all the trappingsof a modern financial services providers--high tech tellerstations, flat screen video panels, as well as amenities like anInternet cafe and children's play area. The $400 credit union,chartered in 1936 by a group of local teachers, spent more than $17million for its new digs, where it will house some of its far-flungoperations, like ATM sales, loan participation brokering, and thesoon-to-debut check cashing.
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