For Immediate Release:
October 8, 2009

For more information, contact:
Francine Patella Ryan
ESL Public Affairs Manager
fpatella@esl.org
585.336.1089 or 585.261.6220 (cell)

ESL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION to OPEN BRANCH in NEWARK

Newark site will be 19^th branch developed by the locally owned, financial institution

Rochester, N.Y. - A 19^th branch is in the works for ESL Federal Credit Union. Officials at the locally owned, financial institution announced that it has purchased a former bank branch building located near the intersection of Route 31 and South Main Street in downtown Newark (Wayne County), on Sept. 25. Renovation of the building will begin on Oct. 12. The branch is expected to open for business in the beginning of March.

"This expansion enhances access to our high quality services and products. It is positive news for current and prospective members," said Francine Patella Ryan, ESL's Public Affairs Manager.

Founded by George Eastman in 1920, ESL Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with $3.5 billion in assets. ESL employs more than 600 people locally and has more than 290,000 members world-wide. Access to the credit union includes 18 branch locations and more than 40 ATM locations, a Tele-Banking Center, and Internet and online banking channels. The company is headquartered at 100 Kings Highway South in Rochester and can be found on the Internet at www.esl.org.