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Empire Commercial Construction begins work on Family First FCU

Greece, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific division of regional general contractor Taylor–The Builders, started renovations of the former Talbots space in Country Village Plaza, for the newest branch location of Family First Federal Credit Union. Empire is teaming with Meehan Architecture for design and construction of the 2,000 s/f interior renovation and the home-based credit union’s fifth branch, to be located at 1100 Long Pond Rd.

“Empire is proud to establish a new relationship with Family First Federal Credit Union, as we exceed their construction goals for a fifth location,” said project executive, Josh Myers. “We believe in the same commitment of family, integrity, relationships, service and trust, and are privileged to help accommodate their growth to another community in the Rochester region.”

The newest location, and first on the City’s west side, will have several of the same convenient features as other branches, including: Free Wi-Fi, 24 Hour Drive Thru ATM, Night Drop Box and Shared Branching access.

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