THE OCALA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY!
April 2025
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of D.R. Horton Homes, and the residents of Emerson Pointe to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Stop in and tell Pablo that OCCU sent you. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens inviting both the staff and residents of Oak Valley Apartments to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens welcoming the staff of Extra Space Storage to join Ocala Community Credit Union. – Tell Trudy OCCU sent you! (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU welcomed the staff of the new TIRE OUTLET to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens welcoming the staff of Crash Champions to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens to welcome the staff of Harvest Feeds 1872 to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Lotus Spa to join Ocala Community Credit Union.
In April 2025, UF Men’s Basketball Team won the National Championship, and fans are popping up all over Florida. Above is Russ Morin, CEO of Financial Educators FCU in Dayton Beach, FL along with his wife.
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Big “D” Don Stauss Roofing Services to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Phoenix Wood Products to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website and watch their video as impressive company right here in Ocala, FL.)
In April 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of WEST SHORE HOME to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In April 2025, OCCU drove through to drop off brochures and pens to ellianos coffee (in Dunnellon, FL) welcoming the staff to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Ice Coffee is good, especially when you have the sandwich toasted. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
March 2025
In March 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website for February & March informing our members and potential members of how they can transfer money from their account to any other member’s account from the comfort of their home or anywhere using the OcalaCCU App. (Instantly & Fee Free)
In March 2025, we had the above banner/post on the front page of our website informing our members and potential members of our Auto Loan Promotion for the month of March.
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens welcoming the staff of Hilltop Bistro & Ice Cream to join Ocala Community Credit Union. President/CEO recommends the Hilltop Burger as it’s delicious. (Click on above photo for more information.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of STM Golf Carts to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website keeping our members and potential members informed that we offer BEMER Loans. (This special is still available – just click on above photo to apply.)
In March 2025, ASG Results’ Kevin O’Connor had dinner with OCCU’s President/CEO Steven Nazaruk at FORMAGGIO’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Kevin came to train our new Loan Processor, Brianna on Warranty & Gap Products.
In March 2025, OCCU drove in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Ellianos Coffee out on HWY 200 to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This new location is drive-thru only. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU’s President/CEO Steven Nazaruk meets Loan Processor’s mom, PCU’s Regional Manager, Shannon Williams as she came down to visit her daughter, Brianna. (Gotta love how she’s in her Friday Dress Casual Work Clothes.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Ocala Lung & Critical Center to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Dunnellon Coffee Co to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This establishment has both Breakfast and Lunch available and the lunch was delicious. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Pathway Pharmacy to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU had its parking lot repaired as somehow these concrete bumpers are being pulled up and in one case even moved. In addition, we had some trim to the building repaired, however no photo available. (Two photos above are before and One photo above is after.) Thanks Genesis Construction!
In March 2025, LSCU’s annual Hike the Hill has attracted many leaders in our credit union industry. (L-R: Gina Shiver, Manager/CEO of Madison Education Association CU, Judy Nazaruk, Retired Manager/CEO of Jefferson County Teacher’s CU, and Gisli Magnusson, National Sales Director of Corporate America)
In March 2025, LSCU had their annual Hike-The-Hill event in Tallahassee, FL where current and former President/CEO’s attend to learn what the state of Florida is doing and then get to meet with elected officials to explain the needs of the Credit Union Industry. (L-R: Thomas Flowers, President/CEO of Calhoun-Liberty CU, Judy Nazaruk, Retired Manager/CEO of Jefferson County Teacher’s CU, Gena Shiver, Manager/CEO of Madison Education Association CU)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Russell’s Western Wear to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU’s Compliance Officer/Accountant, Mayra, ran into our Corporate America Representative, Gisli, at the ePay Conference in Orlando, FL. Mayra has to attend classes and keep up her certifications.
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens to welcome the staff of Quality Inn & Suites to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This is the old Royal Palms motel that has been remodeled by Quality Inn & Suites. Coming Soon, begin booking end of June 2025. (Click on above photo for more details.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Encompass Health Rehabilition Hospital of Ocala to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Shoe Station to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU’s member, Kyla, makes the Vanguard High School Honor Roll. We are so PROUD of our young Honor Student that is also just as great on the Track & Field. Congratulations Kyla!
In March 2025, OCCU replaced the cash receiver so members can once again deposit more than just two bills at a time. Back to… Up to 50 bills at a time. (This part was 6 years old.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of UF Health Urgent Care and Orthopedics to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This location is in front of the World Equestrian Center (WEC). (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU hosted Rick Fritz with Corporate One and gave him a short/cut off tour of the World Equestrian Center (WEC). Rick flew in from Ohio.
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of SAMURAI HIBACHI & RAMEN to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Note: They will officially do a soft opening on 03-12-2025. (Click on above photo to visit their Facebook page.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Bagelicious to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their Facebook page.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with Brochures & Pens welcoming the staff of FREIGHTLINER to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of American Freight Furniture-Mattress to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Visit their Grand Re-Opening and let them know OCCU sent you. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming Highland Homes and the residents of The Falls of Ocala to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Visit the new section in the back where highland Homes is developing this expansion with beautiful new homes for sale. (Click on either of the above photos to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU put up this temporary banner on the bottom of our sign to Welcome the Members of Insight Credit Union as Insight closed their last branch here in Marion County, FL. (Click on above photo to join Ocala Community Credit Union.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of SHANGHAI Restaurant to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This restaurant is located in the Pearl Brittan Plaza on 35th Street. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU welcomed our International Friends to Ocala’s International Airport. (L-R: Pilot Instructor from South Korea, and Student Polits from Japan.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Gettel Toyota to join Ocala Community Credit Union. When you shop at Gettel, tell Clarissa Aleman that OCCU sent you. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In March 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Chick-Fil-A to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This is the REMODELED Chick-Fil-A located inside the mall. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
February 2025
In February 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website keeping our members informed of our Loan Promotion.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Hand & Stone Message and Facial Spa to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of IMPEX International Truck Sales, Inc. to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Must be the happiest place in Ocala to work as everyone greets you with a smile. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Right Turn Auto Center to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This business is located in Dunnellon, FL. (Click on above photo to learn more.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Royal’s Furniture to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This is located in the old Badcock Furniture location in Belleview, FL. Also note: They have appliances too. (Click on above link to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Home Funiture & More to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This is located in the old Badcock Furniture building on Easy Street. (Click on above photo to visit their website>)
In February 2025, OCCU is proudly sponsoring member, Isabella, in her 2nd entry into the swine show/auction. Auction will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Please come out and bid on Isabella’s pig.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Muffler Man to join Ocala Community Credit Union.
In February 2025, OCCU welcomes Brianna as our new Loan Processor in training. Brianna will be assisting Vicky in the Loan Department as Vicky has been doing Consumer Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages, Titles/Insurance, and Collections. Please join us in welcoming Brianna to Ocala Community Credit Union.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Ocala Flooring Supplies to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures to welcome the staff of MOOYAH Burgers to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This is located in Downtown Ocala. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU was visited by CU*South’s very own President/CEO Bob West. (Ask yourselves this… How many times has your Core Database President/CEO stopped in to visit you?)
In February 2025, OCCU welcomed the staff and residents of SPIRES 27 to join Ocala Community Credit Union. These are beautiful Apartment Homes just opening in Ocala, FL. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, Jersey Mike’s provided OCCU Employees with Lunch Boxes as appreciation for all they do for their community. Lunch boxes included sandwich, chips, cookie, and condiments. (Click on either photo above to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website informing our members of the free chocolate we were giving away for Valentine’s Day. This went over well with all members.
In February 2025, OCCU provided teaching materials to Trinity Catholic High School so the students can complete their required Financial Literacy Course before graduating. This is the 1st year Ocala Community Credit Union has provided such materials to Trinity Catholic High School, in cooperation with our check’s vendor, MainStreet.
On February 14, 2025, OCCU provided Chocolate Bars for all our members that visited on Valentine’s Day. Another way OCCU is giving back to its members and showing our Appreciation! (Members were notified in advance via eblast so they could plan accordingly.)
In February 2025, OCCU provided teaching materials to Ocala Christian Academy High School so the students can complete their required Financial Literacy Course before graduating. This is the 1st year Ocala Community Credit Union has provided such materials to Ocala Christian Academy High School, in cooperation with our check’s vendor, MainStreet.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of The Brunch House Restaurant to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Food was delicious and service was great. This is located over on Baseline. Formerly Eggs Over, then Eggs Over Farmhouse, and now The Brunch House! (Click on above photo to visit their Facebook page.)
In February 2025, OCCU dropped off brochures and pens to GOLF GALAXY staff welcoming them to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU sponsored another season of North Marion High School Softball. Go Colts!
In February 2025, OCCU provided teaching materials to North Marion High School so the students can complete their required Financial Literacy Course before graduating. This is the 1st year Ocala Community Credit Union has provided such materials to North Marion High School, in cooperation with our check’s vendor, MainStreet.
In February 2025, OCCU provided teaching materials to West Port High School so the students can complete their required Financial Literacy Course before graduating. This is the 1st year Ocala Community Credit Union has provided such materials to West Port High School, in cooperation with our check’s vendor, MainStreet.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of 24-7 Workout Anytime to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, Firehouse Subs on Silver Springs Blvd re-opens after remodeling. Changes: 1) Kiosk removed and back to person taking your order, 2) If eating in, they will now bring it to your table, thus tipping when ordering option is back, 3) Created a pickup window (Drive-Thru Style), however not for ordering, only for picking up.
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Checkers’ Restaurant to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Love the new Mural! (Click on the above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Restaurant Depot Express to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In February 2025, we had the above banner/post on the front page of our website to show respect to the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
In February 2025, OCCU is tracking, here, the Savings D.O.G.E. hard work is doing to stop the bleeding of our country. Compare to the day before below. Slow but steady progress as long as no Federal Judge tries to block D.O.G.E. from doing their job under the direction of the American People’s Mandate! Keep in mind this is well documented that not all Elected Officials had access to what they were voting for/on. It’s NOT USAID, it’s USA ID, which is misleading by the fake news/media to make you feel you are giving United States AID to other organizations, when in fact you are given U.S. Taxpayers Money to support Foreign Organizations that do NOT have the best interest of the American People in mind.
In February 2025, OCCU had placed the above banner/post on the front page of our website informing our members of how much Trump’s D.O.G.E. team has saved American Taxpayers since he took over less than a month ago. (D.O.G.E. is cutting the wasteful spending and Money Laundering by our elected officials to help reduce our National Debt so our children and grandchildren will not have to live in poverty.)
In February 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming Toomey Toons staff to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Photos taken at their Belleview location. (Click on above photos to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of its website keeping our members informed of our National Debt Growth and where it was at on day of Inauguration (Changing of Presidents). Red Background as Republicans took over this National Debt and it will take drastic measures to stop the bleeding and even reverse this.
In January 2025, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of its website informing our members of our loan specials. This turned out to be a successful promotion.
January 2025
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with Brochures and Pens welcoming the staff of CAVA to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Food was delicious and Staff were friendly. (Click on above Photo to visit their website.)
Did you know? The Wendy’s, on 40th/Blvd, coke machine has tea. Look for Peace Tea on the selection menu and enjoy. President/CEO’s favorite is mixing Minute Maid Zero with Peace Tea Unsweetened. (This month, Wendy’s is selling their Frosty Keychains for $3 – where you get a FREE Frosty all year round.)
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures & pens welcoming the staff of Certified Medical to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of ETHOS HEALTH GROUP to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Georgia Floors Direct to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Breakfast Station to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Friendly staff greet you when you walk in, service is great, restaurant is one of the cleanest in Marion County, and food is delicious. Breakfast served all day and now serving lunch, too. (Click on above photo to view their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU dropped off brochure and pens to Farmhouse Restuarant in Belleview, FL to welcome the staff to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on photo to learn more.)
In January 2025, Ocala Community Credit Union had the above banner/post on the front page of our website as we have been tracking this National Debit for some time and keeping our members informed.
(History of OCCU tracking: 01-20-2025 (Biden/Harris Left Office) = $36.3T, 11/06/2024 = $35.976T, 09/24 = $35.3T, 06/24 = $34.7T, 11/23 = $33.8T, 9/23 = $32.9T, 10/22 = $31.0T, 2/22 = $30T.)
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochure and pens to welcome the staff of Florida State Fence to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU dropped off brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Starbucks to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (New location/Just Opened on US Hwy 27 – Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU welcomed the staff of The Flame Indian Kitchen to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Provided brochures and pens. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU member, Arnie, came in with his long beard and President/CEO Steven realized his was short in comparison.
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Stanton Optical to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Hurry in as they just opened and are offering a BOGO for a limited time. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU celebrated Senior Teller, Janet, birthday with a selection of fruits as she’s the healthily one in the bunch. (When at the Credit Union today, please join us in wishing Janet a Happy Birthday!)
In January 2025, OCCU dropped off brochures and pens welcoming the staff of UF Health Pharmacy to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU entertained Zack Brown of McQueen Financial Advisors with a tour of the World Equestrian Center (WEC).
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Sugar Moon Coffee & Donuts to join Ocala Community Credit Union. This business can be found across the street from Pearson Nissan on Hwy 200. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, Over the Holidays, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website keeping our members informed of the Fraud surrounding the Zelle App/Service.
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Checkers to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Notice the new Murals on their locations in Ocala. Very Nice! (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2025, OCCU’s member, Frank, came in to show us his new Z06 Corvette. This is a unique model and color scheme that will hold its value. Congratulations, Frank!
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens welcoming the staff of Wild Birds Unlimited to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
In January 2024, OCCU had the above banner/post on the front page of our website, & It’sMe247 Online Banking, leading up to the Holidays and through the Holidays keeping our members informed on scams during this season.
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with pens and brochures welcoming the employees of Breathing Air Systems and Channel Innovations Operations to join Ocala Community Credit Union. Yes, both businesses are under the same roof. (Click on above photo to visit one of their websites.)
January 2025
In January 2025, OCCU stopped in with brochures and pens to welcome the staff of Bob’s Carpet & Flooring to join Ocala Community Credit Union. (Click on above photo to visit their website.)
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