HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES OPENING OF ECO-FRIENDLY BRANCH!

L – R front:Gary Grady, Supervisory Committee, HRCCU; Jim Church, Director of District Relations, Senator Roy McDonald’s Office; Jerri Strong, Albany Office Interiors; Dave Sadowsky, Architect, P.C.; Frank Alessandri, CEO, F.H. Alexander; Kathleen Jimino, County Executive, Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce; Susan Commanda, CEO, HRCCU; Mayor Harry Tutunjian, City of Troy; Stuart Field, Board President, HRCCU; Margaret Rabida, Director, HRCCU; Margaret Foote, Director, HRCCU; and Thomas Uncher, Director, HRCCU.

Troy, NY, November 16, 2010 – A ribbon cutting ceremony and reception for Hudson River Community Credit Union’s (HRCCU) new “green” branch was held at the site at 40 Leversee Road, Troy, on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. Among the participants that attended the ribbon cutting were the Mayor of Troy, Harry Tutunjian, Economic Development Director, Christopher Vic, and Director of District Relations for Senator Roy McDonald, Jim Church.

The 1,620 square foot branch is an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly design by Architect Dave Sadowsky, RA, LEED, AP, and features solar collectors to produce on site electricity, special roof shingles to act as a “heat island effect,” LED lighting, water saving fixtures as well as extensive use of salvaged materials and recycled products to build and furnish the branch. F.H. Alexander, Ballston Lake, NY, was contracted to build the office.

“We are extremely excited to open this new branch to better serve our members and improve the environment in the communities we serve,” says Susan Commanda, HRCCU CEO. “By using less energy and water, we’ll reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier environment for residents resulting in a better quality of life.”

“I am proud to be part of this green initiative,” says Dave Sadowsky, architect for the project. “Hudson River Community Credit Unin’s new Troy branch is one of the first financial institutions in NYS on track to receive a LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification.” LEED® is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

The grand opening showcased the energy-efficient facility and services that the new branch will bring to the community. In addition, visitors to the new branch can enjoy a complimentary coffee or beverage in an eco-friendly environment! The facility features two drive thru lanes, a 24/7 drive thru ATM with depository and convenient parking.

As part of the Troy branch grand opening celebration, HRCCU will be conducting a Matching Gift Program to benefit the Unity House of Troy. From November 10 thru December 31, 2010, HRCCU will match donations received at the new branch up to $2,500 to benefit this community organization which is committed to serving and empowering people in need.

For more information about HRCCU’s grand opening, please visit our website at www.hrccu.org or call 518-654-9028.