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Local Credit Union Pails Out Bay Area Families in Struggling Economy

Tampa, FL - (Monday, June 22, 2009) – Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union (TBFCU) created a series of unique incentives in order to reward families in a difficult economy. Their Pail-Out Program can be seen on billboards and toll booths in and around Tampa Bay.

Like many moms out there, Terry Evans feels the pinch with her family and has cut out the “Latte” factor; a term stolen from the decline of buying $5 coffees in order to save money monthly. “We have had to cut going to the movies, dance lessons, summer camps, eating-out and a bunch of other things. This “Pail-out” is a neat way to get a few extra things we normally would have had in a better economy. I think it’s great that a credit union is trying to reward members, new and old, with some luxuries we are all obviously missing.”

In May 2009, TBFCU infused a summer rewards campaign, “The Pail Out,” a play-off of the government’s recent Bail-outs. New or existing members who open a new checking account or new home loan product, receive a beach pail full of fun summer rewards. Rewards include FREE family fun packs, SunPasses, TBO Rewards Points, home loan appraisals, summer concert discounts and much more. In addition, both members and non-members can enter to win a Grand Prize Summer Pail, valued at $1,000. For more information and ways to win, log on to www.thepailout.com.

Tiffany Spies, Marketing Manager for TBFCU said, “With the economy being unstable, we know many families and friends are looking for ways to cut costs and inexpensively enjoy their summer. At Tampa Bay Federal, we don’t want to see our members holding back, we want them out and about enjoying the great Tampa Bay community.”

TBFCU has eight convenient locations serving the communities of Tampa Bay, all of which are participating in the Summer Rewards Pail Out promotion.  The following service centers have expanded their home loan staff to handle the influx of business:

Riverview Service Center 10845 Boyette Rd Riverview, Fl 33569 Phone: (813) 247-4414

International Plaza Service Center 4211 W. Boyscout Blvd. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: (813) 247-4414