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Summit Credit Union Breaks Ground On Dynamic Headquarters In Cottage Grove

October 17, 2017 New campus showcases financial cooperative’s commitment to sustainability, wellnessMADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union officially broke ground this week on its new headquarters in Cottage Grove. The 152,000-square-foot, six-story building will demonstrate the financial cooperative’s dedication to sustainability and feature expansive wellness spaces for Summit employees along with a full-service credit union branch.“We’re excited to make Cottage Grove the new home for our headquarters. Making a positive impact on the communities we’re a part of is very important to all of us at Summit. We hope our new headquarters will have a ripple effect on businesses and visitors to Cottage Grove,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We’re also very proud to offer a new branch location for our members in and near Cottage Grove and our employees an enhanced workspace, focused on their health and wellness.”The member-owned financial cooperative’s sustainability focus will be prominent both internally and externally as Summit works toward achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification, which verifies reduced use of water, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.Among other features, the new building will feature enhanced air circulation, green-friendly flooring and lighting and a 17,500-gallon rainwater harvest cistern to capture and reuse rainwater. There will also be electric car chargers for both Summit Credit Union members and its employees.Additional attributes will include exercise and meditation rooms for employees, a sand volleyball court, and a cafeteria, along with a walking and biking path. Designed by Madison-based architecture firm Strang, Inc., construction will be executed by J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.The new campus will be located at 1709 Landmark Drive in Cottage Grove and is set to open in 2019. From L to R: John Litscher, Chair – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Mary Turke, Treasurer – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Kim Sponem, CEO & President – Summit Credit Union; Stefanie Norvaisas, Director – Summit Credit Union Board of Directors; Dennis Sauey, Director –​ Summit Credit Union Board of Directors  You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity... Summit Credit Union earns the #1 national Return of the Member ranking again, highlighting its strong member value and financial impact...