BankChampaign will open its new branch office on the first floor of the M2 building, located at the corner of Neil and Main Streets in downtown Champaign, on Monday, Nov. 2. A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. A reception featuring several prize drawings will follow.

This location, which joins the bank’s main office at 2101 S. Neil Street and its other branch at 5 Convenience Center Drive, both in Champaign, will be staffed by six full-time and two part-time staff members. Assistant Vice President Sharon Armstrong, a member of the bank’s staff since 2006, is branch manager. Charlie Osborne, who holds series 6, 63, 65 and 7 licenses, and has been with the bank since 2007, is Investment Management Officer. Kay Machula serves as Business Development Officer, and joined the bank in mid-July.

The M2 branch will offer full service banking, including walk-up teller service, a 24-hour walk-up ATM and a night depository. Lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-up service is available from 7 to 8 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.