The ribbon cutting ceremony, starting at 9 a.m., will be followed up with a day of festivities that includes Biddeford’s Sweet Cream ice cream, face painting and an opportunity to win gift cards to various local area shops.
As an ode to their new community, the credit union has stated they will donate $100 to the Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department for every $10,000 they save for Biddeford members. Additionally, a $1,000 donation will be made to Parks and Recreation at the grand opening, a move the company hopes will help fund children who can’t afford summer camp or after school programs but want to participate.
“We look forward to saving our new Biddeford members money and to being engaged in the Biddeford community,” said TruChoice President Ken Acker in a press release.
TruChoice has an existing membership base in Buxton and Portland, but a majority of members are based out of Biddeford.
“Naturally, the next place we decided to have an office is in Biddeford. It’s easier for them, and we just want it be the simple choice for them, it’s convenient,” said Member Engagement Specialist Sara Stewart.
The company was attracted to the corner of Route 111 and Barra Road location, which was reportedly a Key Bank beforehand, because if its proximity to downtown Biddeford and I-95.
“We like that location because it’s right on the commute between downtown and the pike; it’s right in the middle and it pulls in from other areas outside of Biddeford,” Stewart said.
She added that ever since the spring, when it was first acknowledged that TruChoice could open an office in Biddeford, the company has had dozens of individuals and vendors call asking when the credit union will occupying the office.
“We have a ton of people ready to come to us and we’re ready to help. We will be very busy,” Stewart said.
The grand opening is expected to run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m next Monday, Aug. 7.
— Staff Writer Ryder Schumacher can be reached at 282-1535, or via email at rschumacher@journaltribune.com.
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less