THE OCALA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY!
May 2023
In May 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website keeping our members informed of our May Auto Loan Promotion. This was successful! – Thank you Marion County Communities.
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome the employees of TOWNEPLACE SUITES to join Ocala Community Credit Union with brochures and pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In May 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website keeping our members informed of when we are closed for Memorial Day Holiday and the options, we have for them to access their accounts/money/Pay Bills.
In May 2023, OCCU prepared for Memorial Day Weekend w/flags lining our sidewalk.
In May 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website showing our support to RC Hill Mitsubishi and how this local dealership is winning awards.
In May 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website showing our appreciation to Jenkins Hyundai for the beautiful remodel of an old building the took over. OCCU finances a lot of their vehicles and Jenkins invested in our communities. Thank you, Jenkins!
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for lunch and invited the employees of Cody’s Restaurant to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Provided staff with OCCU Brochures & Pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome “The Flowery” to Ocala, FL. This is their 5th location within the state of Florida. Although The Flowery business cannot join OCCU, the employees may. They repurposed an old Burger King. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In May 2023, OCCU received the above letters from Southeastern Youth Fair students who are showing their gratitude for our continuing to be a Silver Sponsor every year. (Click on above photo to visit SEYF website) Also, see March 2023 below.
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for lunch and welcomed BRISAS de MAR IV Mexican Restaurant to Ocala, FL. Provided employees Ocala Community Credit Union brochure and pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In May 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website showing how we sponsored SUNKISSED VILLAGE RV RESORT with advertisement in their brochures, and our OCCU pens/brochures in their lobby.
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO enjoyed lunch at this new restaurant in downtown Ocala, FL. The atmosphere is inviting, the staff are friendly, and the food is delicious. (Click on above photo to visit their website & menu.)
In May 2023, OCCU Sponsored the “Diamond Elite” (U11) Baseball Team. The “Diamond Elite” won Runner Up – Congratulations! You can tell by the faces of these players they are having a great time. 11TH ANNUAL SARASOTA CAL RIPKEN ALL-STAR CLASSIC – Mother’s Day Weekend!
In May 2023, OCCU sponsored the “Symphony Under the Stars” annual event for Mother’s Day. This is held every year on the beautiful Ocala Golf Course.
In May 2023, OCCU received the above photo in appreciation of our hole sponsoring McKenzie’s Moment. Shown in above photo is OCCU Member and LPGA Pro Destiny Lawson. How beautiful is that golf course green. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome this new 7-Eleven to our Shores Community with Ocala Community Credit Union brochures. (Click on above photo to visit their website)
In May 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of Gary Yeomans new Lincoln Dearlership to join Ocala Community Credit Union with our brochures. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
April 2023
In April 2023, Juan Carlos Gutierrez, husband of Board Chair Jackie Gutierrez, has new contact information since we listed him below in January 2023.
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of Green Gaits to join Ocala Community Credit Union with brochures. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the staff of Rosario’s Hardware Store in Marion Oaks to join Ocala Community Credit Union w/brochures. This is a clean store w/helpful & friendly staff.
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of Brick City Flowers to join Ocala Community Credit Union with brochures and pens. What a beautiful new location. (Click on above photo to visit their website site just in time for Mother’s Day on May 14, 2023.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of this Pizza/Spanish Restaurant combo to join Ocala Community Credit Union with brochures and pens. (Click on above photo to view their Bing page.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO along with its Board of Directors attended the CU*South Visionary Conference where the Board received their required annual AML/BSA Training. (L-R: President/CEO Steven Nazaruk, Board of Director Mel Poole, Drummer = Financial Advisor James G. Craven)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to the new OCALA/MARION COUNTY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU in downtown, Ocala, FL to welcome them with brochures. Although, they have been at this location for five years now, the outside painting is new to the building. This is the old Wells Fargo Bank downtown branch. (Click on either of the above photos to visit their website.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome this new Dollar Tree to Ocala, FL with brochures. This new Dollar Tree has wide isles and is clean with everything in stock. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome this new Apartment Complex (The Retreat at 42nd) to Ocala, FL with brochures, pens, and koozies. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome all employees of U-Dump and to appreciate their beautiful new building. Provided Brochures, & Koozies. OCCU finances these trailers so apply online under Loans & Mortgages for fast service. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In April 2023, OCCU Sponsored Marion Oaks Civic Association, Inc. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
March 2023
In March 2023, OCCU sponsored the Marion County Children’s Alliance. This organization is close and dear to the heart of Supervisory Committee Member, Cynthia Barnes. (Click on above logo to view their website.)
In March 2023, OCCU’s own Destiny Lawson has news article on her success as professional golfer.
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome A to Z RV to Marion County, FL. A-Z sells High Quality Used RV’s – just ask to speak with Hoss, General Manager. OCCU finances these RV’s so apply online under Loans & Mortgages for fast service. (Click on above photo to visit their yelp site.)
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to welcome Coast to Coast Heating & Air Condition, LLC. What a beautiful new location they have in Ocala, FL. OCCU provided them with pens, brochures, and a koozie. Stop in to meet their friendly staff. OCCU finances these A/C units so apply online under Loans & Mortgages for fast service. (Click on above photo to visit their website)
In March 2023, OCCU renewed its sponsorship of girl’s fast pitch softball @ North Marion High School. (Click on above photo to visit their website)
In March 2023, OCCU celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with coffee in our lobbies.
In March 2023, OCCU’s Compliance Assistant/Accountant, Mayra, attended the ePay Conference in Orlando, FL along with Operations Supervisor, Liz. (Only Mayra in photo above)
In March 2023, OCCU welcomes Cynthia “Cindy” to the Ocala Community Family as our new Full Time Teller at our Main Office. Please join us in making her feel welcome.
In March 2023, OCCU Welcomes CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL to Ocala/Silver Springs, FL. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO Stopped in for a delicious lunch and provided staff with Ocala Community Credit Union Brochures and Pens. Invited employees of China Lee Buffet to join OCCU. (Click on above photo to visit their facebook page.)
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite all the employees of this new Big Lots in the Silver Springs “Shores”. Provided Employees with Ocala Community Credit Union Brochures to make them feel welcomed. Big Lots took over the old Winn-Dixie location in this plaza. What a beautiful and clean store. Well laid out. (Click on above photo to view their website)
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of Fortline Waterworks to join Ocala Community Credit Union. OCCU Brochures were provided for these employees. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In March 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for dinner at Archie’s Wood Fire Pizza on the edge of Marion County, just before you cross into Levy County heading toward Williston. Welcomed Archie’s Staff with OCCU Brochures & Pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website)
In March 2023, OCCU Sponsored the Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Event. (Click on above banner to see Silver Sponsors)
February 2023
In February 2023, OCCU announced the signing of member Kylin Carter to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Kylin was picked up for both his Baseball Talent, and his Academic Skills. (Lower Photo: Kylin w/his PROUD MOM!) Click on above banner to visit Morehouse College website.
In February 2023, OCCU wishes farewell to our Senior Teller, Cynthia, at our Marion Oaks Branch. Cynthia worked at Ocala Community Credit Union for almost 10 years. She began her career here as a Part-Time Employee and worked her way up to a Full-Time Senior Teller. She will be greatly missed.
In February 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in with Brochures & Pens @ Piesanos Stone Fried Pizza Pints, & Pies. Lunch Specials are a great deal. (Click on above photo to view restaurant’s website.)
In February, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in with Brochures to invite all Advent Health Care Pavilion employees to Join Ocala Community Credit Union. Advent Health Care Pavilion-Heathbrook is a Primary Care & Specialist facility accepting new patients for those who have qualifying Health Insurance. Very nice receptionist at front desk. Coming Soon – Full Coffee Bar! (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front of our webpage so members were aware of our closing for the President’s Holiday.
In February 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to shop and invite the employees of Roses Discount Store to join Ocala Community Credit Union with Brochures. This new location address: 2640 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470 (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In February 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for dinner and invited the staff of La Fiesta Mexican Cocina to join Ocala Community Credit Union with providing them with Pens & Brochures. (Click on above photo to visit their Facebook page.)
In February 2023, OCCU hosted Everglades FCU as they are looking to convert to a new core processor and are considering CU*South as one of their options. (Everglades staff are in Maroon Shirts in above photo along with Marsha, wearing all black, of CU*South.)
In February 2023, OCCU reminded our members how we are working with our Debit Card/ATM Servicer, SHAZAM, on trying to get this Contactless Feature turned on in 2023. (OCCU Members Debit Cards have been updated to Contactless as their old ones expire since May 2021 as listed below.)
In February 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website introducing them to Whiskers, OCCU’s Adopted Manatee. (Click on above banner to view Whiskers!)
In February 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to use this automatic car wash where you stay in your vehicle, and it goes back and forth giving you a great cleaning for the $12/option using your OCCU Debit Card. (Second time using and it works great every time. – Reliable!) – From one Veteran to another, Thank you!
January 2023
In January 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front of our website educating our members of what is a good credit score.
In January 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for dinner @ Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill in Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort. Provided staff with Brochures & Pens and invited them to join Ocala Community Credit Union. New Tables & Menus. (Click on above photo to visit their facebook page.)
In January 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO Stopped in to invite the employees of Finish Line Auto Repair to join Ocala Community Credit Union w/brochures and pens. The receptionist is very nice. (Click on above photo to view their facebook page.)
In January 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in for lunch at The Sandwich Authority & Old School Ice Cream where he ran into the new owners. Food is Delicious! I recommend the Rueben. Wait, they have 10% off Online Orders and Weekly Combo Specials for only $6.50. (Click on above photo to view their facebook page.)
In January 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite all staff working at UF Small Animal Hospital inside the World Equestrian Center to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Provided Brochures & Pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2023, OCCU Member David is our SHAZAM “Superhero Rewards” Winner for December 2022. Congratulations David. – Like that shirt you have on. 🙂 (The entire year of 2022 Ocala Community Credit Union has been Guarantying a $50.00 winner each month.)
In January 2023, OCCU’s member Juan Carlos Gutierrez received his license to sell insurance and retirement products. Juan Carlos is the husband of Board Chair Jackie. We are proud of Juan for this accomplishment.
In January 2023, OCCU’s President/CEO stopped in to invite the employees of Berrettini Feed Specialist to join Ocala Community Credit Union with brochures. Very friendly staff. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2023, OCCU had the above banner on the front page of our website reminding our members we were closing for MLK,JR Holiday. (This allowed for our members to plan accordingly.)
In January 2023, OCCU Celebrated Senior Teller, Janet’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Janet!
In January 2023, President/CEO enjoyed lunch at Molly Maguire’s of Ocala Eatery. Provided staff with our Ocala Community Credit Union Brochures and pens. (No website available)
In January 2023, OCCU celebrated Board Director Joe, Senior Teller Janet, & Senior Teller Cynthia birthdays by providing cake for all our members in both offices. Click here…
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