CommonWealth One Opens New Seminary Road Branch Near Mark Center with Week-Long Celebration

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Banking options in Alexandria are expanding again.
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Alexandria branch at 4900 Seminary Road, adjacent to the Mark Center, with a week-long community celebration from February 23–27.
The new location marks the credit union’s second Alexandria expansion in less than a year, following the October opening of its Duke Street branch at the Shoppes at Foxchase.
Ribbon Cutting Set for February 25
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, February 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The event will include remarks from CEO Frank Wasson, appearances by local elected officials, and representatives from The Chamber ALX. A reception with refreshments and door prizes will follow.
“We’re thrilled to bring expanded financial services and resources to the Alexandria community,” said Frank Wasson, CEO of CommonWealth One. “This Seminary Road location, along with our recently opened Duke Street branch, reflects our continued commitment to building stronger relationships and helping our members achieve financial success.”
What to Expect During Grand Opening Week
Throughout the February 23–27 celebration, visitors can:
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Tour the newly designed, contemporary branch
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Meet the local team
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Enjoy daily activities
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Participate in exclusive promotions and giveaways
The new Seminary Road location becomes CommonWealth One’s fourth branch in Alexandria, joining:
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The headquarters branch at 4875 Eisenhower Avenue
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The Duke Street branch at 4557 Duke Street in the Shoppes at Foxchase
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The student-run branch at Alexandria City High School
With more than 80 years of service, CommonWealth One now serves over 36,000 members and manages approximately $530 million in assets, with additional branches in Washington, D.C., and Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Residents can learn more about the grand opening celebration by visiting the credit union’s website at cofcu.org.



