State Employees Credit Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the State Employees Credit Union and announced into his megaphone: 'Attention everyone—your new branch manager is here!' The crowd inside looked around confusedly until they realized it was just another one of his practical jokes. Finally, someone in the crowd shouted, ‘Can he be our permanent manager if he keeps making us laugh so much?’ The delivery driver grinned sheepishly and replied, ‘I’ll deliver your checks every week then!’ And from that day on, whenever anyone needed a smile, they’d visit the State Employees Credit Union—and maybe even stop by for some free jokes.’

2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the State Employees Credit Union with an unusual package. As he approached the entrance, he noticed that the usually bustling parking lot was eerily empty. Curious, he opened the package to find a note reading: ‘Free money for you—just sign here.’ The driver signed without thinking and walked in. Inside, everyone was playing cards around a big table, laughing and chatting like old friends. Turned out it was just a monthly staff get-together organized by a neighbor who worked there.

3. One autumn afternoon, a little girl followed her father into the State Employees Credit Union. As she walked past the teller windows, she stopped abruptly, pointing excitedly at something on the wall. "Daddy, what's that funny face doing there?" Her dad looked up and smiled. ‘That’s our new mascot, honey,’ he said gently. The little girl tilted her head curiously. ‘Does he work here too?’ With a laugh, her dad replied, “No, sweetie, just waves at us from time to time.”

4. Have you heard about the State Employees Credit Union where everyone suddenly started receiving birthday wishes every day? It began when an enthusiastic teller decided to wish happy birthday to every customer who walked in. Soon enough, the whole place was buzzing with goodwill. Even a delivery driver stopped by to say he hoped his package arrived on time—happy birthday, of course! Before long, it became clear that the credit union had accidentally created the best marketing campaign ever: everyone wanted to be wished well there. And thus, State Employees Credit Union earned itself a reputation as the friendliest bank around.