New Iberia, La., March 2019, (First Pioneers FCU)- First Pioneers Federal Credit Union recently broke ground for a new branch in New Iberia, Louisiana. The new branch will be located at 2711 Highway 14 (at the corner of Center Street and Spanish Town Boulevard).
The new 3,105 square foot facility was designed by Travis Dickerson, Project Manager with Labarre Associates, Architects and Faulk and Meek General Contractors, LLC will be handling the construction. This branch is a $1,370,720.00 investment in the New Iberia community by First Pioneers FCU.
Lawoka Bolden, CEO of First Pioneers FCU said, “First Pioneers FCU has been a staple of the Acadiana community for 70 years and we are excited to open a new branch in New Iberia to better serve our members in Iberia Parish. First Pioneers became community charter, or open to the public, in April of 2018 and Acadiana has responded! As the credit union continues to grow we are looking forward to expanding our branch locations to care for our member’s financial needs.”
Mayor Freddie Decourt of the City of New Iberia said, “I wish to thank First Pioneers for their investment in our City. When a successful 70 years old business chooses to locate here in New Iberia, it’s a good day to be the Mayor. The increased services for our citizens will be appreciated by all.”
Michael Tarantino, President and CEO of the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation said, “Iberia Parish is a great place to live, work and play. First Pioneers investment in our community is greatly appreciated and will bring more reasons for people to call New Iberia home.”
About First Pioneers FCU: First Pioneers Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1949 by the employees of AT&T to provide for the financial well-being of its members. Over the years First Pioneers FCU has grown to include over 72 companies that partner with First Pioneers FCU. In April of 2018, First Pioneers became community charter, (open to the public), allowing membership to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, Vermilion, and Iberia Parishes. The Mission of First Pioneers FCU is “committed to caring for members’ financial needs with heart.” Visit firstpioneers.com for more information on the products and services offered.
