"There'll be many opportunities for our members to be using this as you travel, you'll be able to see a Stripes and know that an ATM is waiting.  I'd like to than our Branch Manager Diana Salinas for always being so helpful, and I always enjoy coming down to Eagle Pass", said Alida Helgerman, BFCU's Public Relations Officer in coordination with Stripes, set up this ribbon cutting.

"I'd like to thank the Chamber of Commerce, they always do a wonderful job.  This is something very exciting for the Credit Union and we're very proud to say that we're growing and we want to give our members the best access to their money," said Salinas.

Piper Scott, Public Relations Department for Stripes Convenience Stores, thanked Orlando Cortes, Manager of the Stipes located at Second Street and Veteran's Blvd., "We have all of our beautiful Laredo Taco Company Associates behind the counter, all of our cashiers and employees, they work very hard in our stores everyday."

Mike Garcia eloquently emceed this event who reminded everyone the key to a successful real estate venture, 'Location, location, location!'  These guys did well picking this Stripes location, it's always full.

The ribbon cutting was attended by approximately 50 people including members of the Chamber of Commerce, local leaders and dignitaries representing City Hall.