JAX Chamber: 121 Financial's Tillery Durbin Joins COJ Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund Advisory Committee

Press release from the JAX Chamber:

October 7, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — (Oct. 6, 2021) — 121 Financial (“One to One”), Jacksonville’s hometown credit union, is proud to announce that Tillery Durbin, director of business services, was selected to join the City of Jacksonville’s (COJ) Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund (NWJEDF) Advisory Committee. She is one of seven committee members who oversees the COJ’s grant and loan program focused on reinvestment and economic development in Jacksonville’s northwest quadrant.

“It is an honor to join this team of committed Jacksonville business leaders in helping direct the City’s investments in this growing area of our city that has tremendous opportunity,” said Durbin. “At 121 Financial, we also invest in people and businesses that bring employment and greater economic opportunity to under-invested areas of Jacksonville. Joining this committee feels like a natural extension of our work at the credit union in helping local businesses succeed.”

The NWJEDF Advisory Committee is responsible for analyzing and approving applications for grants or loans by local businesses seeking to open, expand or redevelop in the northwest section of Jacksonville. The City’s Office of Economic Development reviews the applications and provides recommendations for the committee’s consideration. Criteria for approval include job creation, redevelopment of vacant or underutilized property, and stimulation of new investment and growth in the area.

“Tillery brings exactly the knowledge and experience we seek among our committee members,” said Kirk Wendland, Executive Director, COJ Office of Economic Development. “She is intimately familiar with our local economy and the opportunities that exist in the northwest part of town. Her leadership will be very helpful in maximizing the ROI on city dollars invested in local businesses.”

The advisory committee conducts quarterly public meetings at City Hall, which are open to the public to attend. For more information about the NWJEDF, visit https://www.coj.net/nwjedf.

For more information about 121 Financial Credit Union, visit www.121fcu.org.

ABOUT 121 FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION: 121 Financial Credit Union (pronounced “One to One”) provides personalized banking and financial services to its more than 45,000 members throughout the Jacksonville and North Florida region. Since its founding in 1935 as Florida Telco, the credit union has worked to be a trusted partner to the community with personalized solutions for every stage of life. 121 Financial offers a range of products for both consumers and businesses and specializes in deposit accounts and loans, including mortgages. For more information or to become a member, visit https://121fcu.org/.

ABOUT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: The City of Jacksonville is the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, serving approximately 900,000 residents. Located in Duval County, City of Jacksonville leadership includes the mayor and a 19-member City Council. To learn more about the City of Jacksonville, visit COJ.net.

Media Contact: Adam Wadeawade@121fcu.org 904-723-6300 / x6310

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