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A strong
                                                                                        community
                                                                   LAFCU
        The Capital Region Community                               recently                  can do
        Foundation celebrated the public                           broke ground
        grand opening of Fish Ladder Music                         on a new          brilliant things.
        Park on Friday, October 24 in Old                          Interactive
        Town, Lansing. Public and private    Teller Machine (ITM) site in Perry,
        investments totaling $3.6 million    marking its first permanent presence        The Lansing region is our
        transformed Burchard Park into       in the area since relocating from         home too. And at PNC, we’re
        an accessible riverfront space for   Carl’s Supermarket. The two-lane         proud to be a steady and reliable
        concerts, festivals, wellness activities,   drive-thru ITM will combine 24/7    member of the community
        and community events. The project,   ATM access with live teller service         alongside those who help
        led by the Foundation with major     via video, offering convenient and             make it brilliant.
        support from LAFCU, Lansing Board    secure banking for local members.
        of Water & Light, Wieland, Lake      The project reflects LAFCU’s
        Trust Credit Union, MSUFCU, the City   continued investment in technology,
        of Lansing, and others, includes a   accessibility, and community
        permanent stage, sound booth, ADA-   presence, serving nearly 2,200
        accessible seating, a mural by Brian   members across Perry, Laingsburg,
        Whitfield, and elevated bench swings   Durand, and Morrice.                      Brilliantly Boring since 1865 is a service mark of
                                                                                           The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
        overlooking the river, adding vibrancy                                       ©2025 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
        and culture to Lansing’s downtown.                                               PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
                          Jo Sperry, former
                          Chief Executive
                          and Inclusion
                          Officer of
                          Peckham, retired
                          on November 15     TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Lansing
                          after nearly three   ran its fifth annual Movers for Mutts®
                          decades with       campaign this fall, supporting the
                          the organization,   Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS).
        Sperry            including five     The Lansing team collected over
                          years leading its   3,000 essential pet care items for
        award-winning operations. Under      shelter animals awaiting their forever
        Sperry’s leadership, Peckham         homes. The campaign coincided with
        expanded its footprint, grew         the 33rd Annual Walk for the Animals,
        programs and federal contracts, and   hosted in October by CAHS, with
        created meaningful job opportunities   all proceeds donated to the shelter.
        for individuals with disabilities and   The initiative highlights TWO MEN
        other barriers to employment. A      AND A TRUCK Lansing’s ongoing
        champion of inclusion, she fostered   commitment to community service
        a culture of safety, belonging, and   and animal welfare. u
        upward mobility for the company’s
        3,000 employees.














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