7 17 Credit Union celebrates merger with Geauga Credit Union

7 17 Credit Union celebrated its merger with Geauga Credit Union with ribbon cuttings recently at both its Middlefield and Burton branches.

The legal merger went into effect April 1, uniting two financially strong, member-focused organizations and expanding 7 17’s reach in Northeast Ohio to Geauga and Ashtabula counties, a release from 7 17 Credit Union said.

Geauga Credit Union was founded in 1956 to serve Geauga school employees and has since expanded its membership to those who live or work in Geauga, Ashtabula, Portage and Trumbull counties. It served 6,500 members with two branches in Burton and Middlefield and had assets totaling over $108 million, the release stated.

More than a merger, though, the ribbon cuttings celebrated partnership and commitment to the community. Punctuated by support from Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich, the Geauga County commissioners and a proclamation from U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce’s office, 7 17 is proud to continue supporting the Geauga community.

“This is about more than growth. It’s about people,” said 7 17 CEO John Demmler, in the release. “While our reach is expanding, we’re keeping what matters most at the forefront: personal relationships, a member-first commitment, and a focus on building a stronger community.”