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Community First Champion Center a ‘testament to cooperation’ | New sports facility expected to boost tourism | Monday, November 25, 2019
Families near and far have much to celebrate as the Fox Cities opened the new Community First Champion Center to rave reviews and almost a full slate of events. “I was absolutely wowed by the facility and the attention to detail put in by Miron Construction, Performa and the project team,” said Tim Hoff, Community First’s Senior VP of Business Services. “From spectators to the athletes, coaches and referees, they thought of everyone and their needs.” The 164,000-square-foot facility is expected to provide an $8 million boost to the local economy through tourism from the start, growing to $12 million within five years. It has already booked nearly 50 events, including tournaments for basketball, volleyball, hockey, figure skating, wrestling, gymnastics, team handball and futsal and will also offer opportunities for community-based leagues, open recreational time, rentals, camps and clinics. Officials from communities across the Fox Cities, representatives of the Fox Cities Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and local business officials involved in helping to make the facility happen gathered recently to celebrate at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Community First is a cooperative and what that means is we all rise together,” said President-CEO Cathie Tierney. “The success of our company has come through that element of people pooling their resources to help one another. This project is a testament to cooperation.” In deciding to invest as the title sponsor, Cathie applauded the cooperation of the 10 municipalities who banded together to support the additional room tax needed to fund the $30 million multi-sport tournament and practice complex that promises to draw visitors to the Fox Cities. The wide-ranging support from local governments was “a big plus” in the eyes of Community First’s volunteer board of directors’ support of the project. “We do a lot in the community – that’s who we are and what we’re all about on behalf of our 140,000 member-owners,” Cathie said. “We want to contribute to the quality of life in the communities where our members live and work.” Pam Seidl, executive director of the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, called it a “once in a generation tourism facility. We are grateful for the financial support of our municipal partners in bringing this project to reality.” Grand Chute Town Chairman David Schowalter said the cooperation was needed “to pull off something this spectacular. We all pulled together on the PAC (Fox Cities Performing Arts Center) and the Fox Cities Exhibition Center and now this Community First Champion Center.” For a tour of the new sports facility with permanent and convertible ice rinks and hardwood courts, watch this Miron Construction video from the Nov. 20 dedication.
Here are links to some of the recent media coverage of the Community First Champion Center:
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|  |  |  | Monday, November 25, 2019 Community First Champion Center a ‘testament to cooperation’ |  | Friday, November 22, 2019 Police Lights of Christmas ‘just unbelievably special’ |  | Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Community First engaged in ringing in the holidays |  | Thursday, October 31, 2019 Community First volunteers get into Halloween spirit while helping local non-profits |  | Thursday, October 3, 2019 Help Stock the Shelves to fight hunger in Wisconsin |  | Friday, August 30, 2019 Fox Jazz Fest celebrates Wisconsin’s special connection to jazz |  | Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Great Cover Up Diaper Drive draws donations from far and wide |  | Friday, July 19, 2019 Avid anglers love assisting youth on Community First Free Fishing Day |  | Thursday, July 11, 2019 ‘Meraki Warriors’ Rally for a Reason in Green Bay |  | Friday, June 28, 2019 Volunteer of the Year, 92, likes break from ‘peace and quiet’ |  | Friday, May 24, 2019 Appleton East’s Sydney Olmsted top youth volunteer |  | Thursday, May 23, 2019 Community First-sponsored Celebrate De Pere kicks off busy summer of events |  | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Mr. Lucky’s Team raises $3,159 through MS Walk |  | Friday, May 3, 2019 Community First and Sexual Assault Crisis Center chosen for Business Partnership honor |  | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Community First members awarded three $1,000 Greater Fox Cities Chapter of Credit Unions scholarships |  | Tuesday, April 23, 2019 FVTC student grateful for $500 Community First scholarship |  | Thursday, March 14, 2019 Honoring the Legacy of Community First Founder Maury Dresang |  | Friday, February 22, 2019 Community First CU teams serve up hope and compassion at Pillars |  | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Community First accepting donations to honor New London teenager killed in a tragic car crash |  | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Community rallying to help Manawa family after devastating home fire |  | Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Applications, nominations open for Community First-sponsored scholarships |  | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Community First’s ‘Magic Minute’ shopping spree benefits individuals experiencing homelessness |  | Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Spreading Christmas joy |  | Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Community First Rudolph Run kicks off holiday event in Neenah |  | Friday, June 29, 2018 Fund created to help New London member who lost home to fire |  | Friday, April 27, 2018 Neenah teen driven to help others earns top scholarship |  | Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Cathie Tierney honored with lifetime recognition for financial literacy efforts |  | Friday, December 23, 2016 Lights of Christmas initiative making a difference for police, needy individuals, families |  | Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Community First helps Habitat Rock the Block |  | Wednesday, September 7, 2016 New Bergstrom-Mahler exhibit features neon, plasma sculptures |  | Friday, May 6, 2016 Gov. Walker visits CFCUs first school branch |  | Thursday, April 21, 2016 Teens nonprofit Music Mission hits all the right chords |  | Monday, March 21, 2016 Three FCCCU $1,000 scholarship recipients selected |  | Sunday, March 20, 2016 Credit Union CEO keeps it personal |  | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Community First sponsors two scholarship opportunities for 2016 graduates |  | Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Brent Jensen honored for SBA business lending |  | Monday, November 16, 2015 Community First names two new financial advisors |  | Monday, November 2, 2015 Waupaca chiropractor 2015 RUBY Award winner |  | Monday, October 19, 2015 Community First breaks ground on new home office/branch |  | Monday, October 12, 2015 Community First helps its member/owners |  | Thursday, October 1, 2015 Community First Achieves 7th Straight Top 10 U.S. Credit Union Ranking |  | Tuesday, September 22, 2015 25th Marathon Weekend a Walk in the Park |  | Friday, June 5, 2015 Community First hires new financial advisor |  | Friday, May 15, 2015 Community First CU opening Kimberly branch May 18 |  | Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Fund created to support family in trail shooting tragedy |  | Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Community First CU announces promotions, new hires |  | Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Members raise nearly $5,800 during Santa Cause event |  | Monday, September 22, 2014 CFCU grateful for participants, sponsors, volunteers and community support |  | Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Community First Credit Union completes merger of Oshkosh Central CU |  | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 CFCU volunteers, Rebuilding Together team up for Paula |  | Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Memorial Day Services, Parades Honor Fallen Soldiers |  | Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Cuisine for a Cause nets $125,500 for Rebuilding Together Fox Valley |  | Tuesday, December 31, 2013 CFCU initiatives, member/owner donations make for brighter holidays |  | Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Giving Thanks/Business Leader Build marks 20 years of Habitat success |  | Thursday, November 14, 2013 Fox Valley Memory Project: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Community |  | Thursday, October 31, 2013 Prestigious Fox Cities Chamber awards won by CFCU leaders |  | Thursday, October 17, 2013 Credit Unions: a socially responsible financial cooperative of member/owners |  | Monday, September 23, 2013 Community First Fox Cities Marathon a huge success |  | Monday, August 5, 2013 Online Banking upgrade, mobility features praised |  | Monday, July 22, 2013 Shopping for Scholarships boost plans for childhood cancer survivors |  | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Community First receives Corporate Citizen/Leadership award |  | Thursday, June 6, 2013 Shall We Dance fundraiser buoys key nonprofit agency |  | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Operation Broadcast Hope raises over $5,100 for tornado recovery efforts |  | Monday, May 20, 2013 Great Partners: Over 100 attend CFCU appreciation dinner for student-run branches |  | Friday, May 17, 2013 CFCU volunteers recognized for Meals on Wheels assistance |  | Thursday, May 9, 2013 Rebuilding Together Project Day 2013 a resounding success |  | Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Earn-A-Bike program seeks to lift the homeless, impoverished |  | Friday, April 19, 2013 Community First CU challenge grant raises over $20,000 for Hatten Stadium project |  | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Community First CU recognized for blood drives |  | Thursday, March 21, 2013 CFCU rolls over FCCU in Bowl For Kids Sake challenge |  | Monday, March 11, 2013 Waupaca food pantry benefits from novel approach |  | Friday, March 1, 2013 Community First enjoys excellent 2012 |  | Thursday, February 28, 2013 Community First volunteers take the plunge for Special Olympics |  | Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Community Firsts mascot steals the show at Gamblers Teddy Bear Toss |  | Thursday, February 14, 2013 Cuisine for a Cause wows |  | Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Community First installs life-saving devices |
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