a building with an Affinity Plus logo sign

WHAT: Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is hosting a grand opening event for its newest location in the heart of the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul. The event will take place on the plaza outside the branch and will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, light refreshments and snacks and a chance to win one of five $100 Visa® gift cards*.

WHO: Affinity Plus Senior Leadership team, community members and local dignitaries, including Rep. Rena Moran and B Kyle from the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 17 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: St. Paul-Midway Affinity Plus Branch, 1315 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55104

WHY: As the only credit union in the neighborhood, this branch brings area residents convenient access to a full suite of banking services and member-centric programs. All staff members at the Midway location are bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog, and since its soft opening in February, the branch has welcomed many new members from the community, including the credit union’s 250,000th member.

VISUALS: Affinity Plus leaders and local dignitaries giving speeches, ribbon cutting, Chip (Affinity Plus’s mascot), community members gathered and a Mirror Me.

INTERVIEW: Media members can contact Danielle Johnson (djohnson@affinityplus.org), Content and Public Relations Specialist at Affinity Plus for more information.

For more information about the branch, please visit https://www.affinityplus.org/locations

* No purchase necessary.

Based in St. Paul, Minn., Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that puts people first above profits. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member-centric products and programs. Established in 1930, Affinity Plus has 30 branches located throughout Minnesota and is owned by more than 250,000 members. Affinity Plus has more than $4 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling (800) 322-7228.