Avadian Credit Union plans first Calera branch for late 2026

Avadian Credit Union will open its first branch in Calera, Alabama, at County Road 304 and Beverly Drive, with a late 2026 opening planned. The new site adds another banking option in a fast-growing community and will feature self-service and assisted banking technology.

Why it matters: - Avadian Credit Union is expanding into Calera, a fast-growing Alabama community, to serve existing members and attract new ones. - The new branch adds a local banking option and brings Avadian’s newer branch model to a new market.

What happened: - Avadian Credit Union said it will open its first branch in Calera. - The branch will be built at the corner of County Road 304 (Limestone Way) and Beverly Drive. - The opening is expected in late 2026.

The details: - The branch is planned as a state-of-the-art facility. - The site will include a drive-up, video-capable ATMPlus+ machine. - ATMPlus+ machines let members complete transactions and talk to an Avadian team member on-screen. - ATMPlus+ service hours extend beyond normal business hours. - The branch design will support quick self-service transactions and assisted transactions. - The location will also support account maintenance, financial services, and online and mobile banking help. - Avadian said the Calera branch is intended to offer a whole new experience for the community. - Brant Malone, Avadian’s president and CEO, said Calera has been on the company’s radar for some time.

Between the lines: - Avadian has spent the past five years investing in new, interactive branch experiences in key markets, according to Jeff Skipper, senior vice president of marketing and digital services. - Building the Calera branch from the ground up gives Avadian room to apply those branch-design changes in a growing market. - The move signals confidence that Calera’s growth can support more in-person financial services.

What's next: - Construction and branch planning will continue ahead of the late 2026 opening. - Avadian will use the new location to reach both current members and people in the Calera area. - Avadian’s branch network across Alabama will gain another location once the Calera site opens.

The bottom line: - Avadian is betting on Calera’s growth with a new branch built around both digital convenience and in-person service. - The company says the location will expand access to local banking options for the community and its members.