In July of 2021, First Pioneers will begin an expansion and remodel of its main branch in Lafayette, located at 2235 College Road Extension. Kern Architects of Baton Rouge designed the project with CM Miciotto & Son on board as the general contractor. The first phase will include a 7,680sf addition to house the growing corporate office operations. This addition will include:
- A state of the art Training Center allowing for training of staff as well as hosting of after-hours financial seminars for members.
- A new Board Room.
- A spacious break room and private courtyard space to better serve staff.
A 4,400sf renovation of the original building that was constructed in 1995 will follow. The member lobby will be updated and transformed to feel much more like First Pioneers’ newest branch facility in New Iberia. Two new drive thru lanes will be added and the ATM will be relocated to better serve members. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-June and take 1 year to complete.
Lawoka Bolden, CEO of First Pioneers FCU said, "We have proudly served the Acadiana community for over 70 years. As we experienced continued growth it became time to expand and improve our branch locations to better care for our member's financial needs. This is a very exciting time for First Pioneers and we look forward to unveiling our improved branch in 2022."