Celebrating New Beginnings: Pembroke Office Grand Opening

WWe are thrilled to share the excitement from the grand opening of our newly remodeled Pembroke office. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a vibrant celebration, thanks to the wonderful turnout from our community members and partners. Your presence truly made the event memorable.

A New Chapter for Canoochee EMC

The Pembroke office has undergone a significant transformation to better serve our members and accommodate our growing workforce. Key updates include the addition of a drive-thru to enhance member experience, expanded office spaces for our team and an improved staging area for materials and equipment.

A Day of Community and Collaboration

The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Canoochee EMC Board President Connie Thrift, who expressed her gratitude and shared some history about the Pembroke office.

“This location has been pivotal in the history of Canoochee EMC. Rec- ognizing the need for an office in Pembroke since the 1980s, it has served us and our community well for nearly 40 years,” Thrift says. “The rapid growth in recent years underscored the necessity for modernization to keep pace with our members’ needs.”

The ceremony featured heartfelt invocations by Tommy Smith, Senior Pastor at Pembroke First Baptist, and a patriotic presentation of colors by the Bryan County High School Junior ROTC during the national anthem.

Remarks were also made by Summer Beal, CEO of the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, and Bryan County Commissioner Alex Floyd, both of whom highlighted the office’s importance to the community’s growth and development.

A Ribbon Cutting to Remember

The highlight of the event was the official ribbon cutting led by Connie Thrift and joined by members of the Canoochee EMC Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Michael Wasson. This symbolic act marked the beginning of a new era for the Pembroke office.

Gratitude and Acknowledgments

We extend our deepest thanks to the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, Selena’s Sweet Treats, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Pastor Tommy Smith and Commissioner Alex Floyd for their invaluable support in making this event a success. We are also grateful to our members for their patience during the renovation.

As we move forward, the Pembroke office stands ready to meet the evolving needs of our community with improved services and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to continuing to serve our members from this modern facility.