We Design, Build & Transform Community Banks and Credit Unions Nationwide
does your physical space help attract, delight, and retain consumers?
We partner with community banks and credit unions to design, build, and remodel facilities for the digital age, develop brand identities, select markets and sites, and implement messaging and merchandising strategies across your network. The results? Enhanced customer and member loyalty, more efficient operations, and increased profitability.
See Our WorkPlanning for 2027?
Take our free 4-minute Branch Assessment to get a high-level view of where your network may need attention as you plan for 2027. See what appears stable, what deserves monitoring, and where further evaluation or planning may need to begin.
Take the AssessmentSee where future branch investment may need greater attention, from growth opportunities and location strategy to the priorities that should be considered in upcoming planning and budgeting.
Identify facility, location, and real estate conditions that may warrant closer evaluation before they create larger capital, operational, or planning concerns across the network.
See where the physical branch environment may be supporting your service model and where layout, experience, or operational conditions could be creating friction for staff and customers.
Evaluate how consistently your brand, customer experience, and communication standards are being carried across the network and where execution may need greater attention.
Find the right solution for your financial institution.
We offer a full range of design, build, construction, training, signage, and promotional marketing services as part of our collaborative transformation process.
Our team specializes in listening then turning your goals into a fully-functional and successful branch.
From blueprint to grand opening, our construction experts make your vision concrete.
Our custom displays and touchscreens engage visitors in practical (and memorable) ways.
Our promotional products boost brand awareness, engagement, and acquisition through branded giveaways, apparel, and swag products.
Our training helps maximize your employees' performance and engagement within the branch.
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The Element Group aligns strategy and design to turn your branches into efficient spaces that drive engagement.
Stand apart from local, regional, and national competitors with an indelible brand identity.
A positive and memorable retail banking experience is worth its weight in customer loyalty.
Grow your customer base through unique engagements that net you more while costing less.
Establish yourself as a competitive presence in your industry through a customer-first approach.
What's it cost to build a branch? We created a report for executives who need clear benchmarks to budget with confidence. Inside, you’ll find 19 real-world budgets and timelines you can use as you plan for next year.