In Business: Blaine-based credit union merges with Magnifi Financial Credit Union

Magnifi Financial Credit Union has merged with Financial One Credit Union.

Combined, Magnifi and Financial One has nearly $2 billion in assets, 25 branch locations across Minnesota and will operate under Magnifi's name, Magnifi said in a press release. Through the merger, Magnifi Financial will have a stronger presence in the greater Twin Cities area.

President/CEO of Financial One Ross Bloomquist is serving as Magnifi's Chief Experience Officer following the merger.

St. Cloud State University partners with CentraCare for athletes' sports medicine services

St. Cloud State University Athletics has chosen CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics as its provider for athlete care.

CentraCare will provide sports medicine services, including mental health services, to SCSU athletes, SCSU and CentraCare said in a press release. CentraCare M Physicians started its services for SCSU with the beginning of the fall sports season.

“These new services are a game changer," SCSU Interim Director of Athletics Holly Schreiner said in the release. "What CentraCare is bringing to the table with their wide range of services will allow us to better serve our student-athlete population.”

Premier Marine opens new Big Lake headquarters

Pontoon manufacturer Premier Marine has opened its new corporate offices and manufacturing headquarters in Big Lake.

The 150,000-square-foot building took approximately 10 months to complete and has the ability to produce up to 5,000 boats every year, according to Premier Marine.

More:Minnesota pontoon company Premier Marine is moving its headquarters to Big Lake

Premier Marine is a 30-year-old company that was originally headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota.

Stearns County employee wins statewide emergency management award

Stearns County Emergency Management Specialist Kristen Tschida was recognized with the Association of Minnesota Emergency Management President's Award in September.

Tschida has served as the AMEM Professional Development Chair for a few years and was recognized due to her contributions through this role, including helping roll out a new Peer Support Network and generally raising the visibility of AMEM's work, according to the association.

Nahan and employees recognized with regional awards

Nahan and a handful of its team members have been recognized by a regional trade association.

The direct marketing and printing company received several awards from Printing Industry Midwest, including three awards of recognition for C-4 product catalogs and a catalog certificate of merit for a W-4 direct mail campaign.

Senior Marketing Strategist Camille Lehmann won Marketing Professional of the Year and Senior Account Manager Amanda Thompson won Customer Service Professional of the Year. Several other employees had been nominated for awards.

This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: In Business: Magnifi Financial merges with Blaine-based credit union

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