MSU Federal Credit Union will move ahead with the planned construction of a new administrative building in East Lansing after being approved by City Council this week.
During the March 17 meeting, a public hearing was brought forward to have City Council approve the construction of a new 187,300 square foot, three-story office building. MSUFCU announced plans to construct the new building in the fall, but the plan has since increased from 186,350 square feet.
April Clobes, president of MSUFCU, said construction on the administrative building will begin in approximately two months when they receive their building permits. Depending on weather and scheduling, the building is expected to be open in early 2017.
“The expansion should positively impact our members as the building is needed for the growing number of employees that provide service to the members,” Clobes said regarding the reasons for expansion. “The call center, eServices, and Information Technology departments will be located in the second building. We are seeing continuous increases in our remote service delivery as we grow members.”
The building will be built north of the current headquarters, in a more accessible location.
Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris spoke in support of the new location before City Council voted on the proposal.
“We are thrilled that they have their headquarters in East Lansing and that they want to expand while respecting the community,” Goddeeris said.
The vote passed unanimously, as Mayor Nathan Triplett called MSUFCU one of the largest employers and taxpayers in East Lansing, and a financial example for local businesses.
MSUFCU currently provides credit seminars to MSU students and East Lansing citizens, and will improve these services when the new building is completed.
