By 1808Delaware
Shovels hit the ground recently at 900 Sunbury Road, marking the start of something both familiar and new for Delaware. The team from KEMBA Financial Credit Union gathered alongside Delaware city officials and the Delaware Chamber of Commerce for an official groundbreaking ceremony near Glenwood Commons.
The project is straightforward in scope but meaningful in context. KEMBA is putting down a physical stake in one of the city’s most active commercial corridors, with plans to open the branch in the Summer of 2026.
Why This Location Matters
Sunbury Road has quietly become one of Delaware’s busiest gateways, serving long-time residents and new arrivals alike. Placing a full-service credit union branch near Glenwood Commons reflects where daily life is already happening: shopping, dining, commuting, and growth.
For Delaware, this is less about another building and more about choice. Credit unions operate differently than traditional banks, and KEMBA’s move adds another locally grounded option for personal and business banking as the city continues to expand.
A Hometown Moment for KEMBA’s CEO
For KEMBA CEO Donna Grimmett, the ceremony carried extra weight. Delaware is her hometown, and this project marks her first branch groundbreaking since stepping into the CEO role.
She put it plainly at the event, noting how rare it is for professional milestones and personal roots to intersect so cleanly. That connection matters. When leadership has a personal stake in a community, decisions tend to land closer to home.
What Members Can Expect Inside
The Delaware branch will mirror the services offered across KEMBA’s Central Ohio locations. That includes checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto and home loans, mortgages, and credit cards. Members will also have access to surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, shared branching, digital banking tools, and free bill pay.
Beyond the basics, the branch will offer instant debit card issuance, unlimited check writing, and in-person financial guidance from local staff. Digital tools like MyBranch will allow members to manage accounts, transfers, and e-statements around the clock.
A Small Ceremony With Long-Term Impact
Groundbreakings can feel ceremonial, but this one signals a longer view. KEMBA’s expansion from its Gahanna headquarters into Delaware suggests confidence not just in population growth, but in the kind of community Delaware is becoming.
Construction will take time, and the doors will not open until 2026. Still, the message was clear on November 19. KEMBA is not just opening another branch. It is choosing to become part of Delaware’s everyday financial life, one transaction and one conversation at a time.
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