Posted by LorMet Webteam on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 @ 02:50 PM
While we like to stress the importance of having a savings account to put money aside for major purchases or hard times, we know this can be difficult if you are currently experiencing financial difficulty due to job loss. Here are some things to keep in mind as you search for work:
The Numbers Game
When you are desperate for work, it seems like a good idea to apply for a large number of jobs. However, if you are applying for jobs that are not a good fit or doing a sloppy job with applications, then you may waste time that could be spent more productively. You need to take the time to tailor your resume and cover letter to fit the company and job description online just as you would on paper.
Don't Search Online Only
You can apply for work and do some networking online, but it is a mistake to rely solely on online communication to find work. Some people think that if they send out a lot of resumes and job applications online this will lead to employment, without them having to get out there and pound the pavement. You should definitely take advantage of online opportunities, but you also need to talk to people you know face-to-face and let them know you're looking. If it is all possible, you should try to use online communication to progress to face-to-face meetings and interviews.
At LorMet we have online banking that allows you to manage accounts through a computer, but we still encourage you to come in to a branch and talk to us to discuss financial planning. You never know who you might run into while visiting the bank or even while grabbing a cup of coffee at the Arabica Café at our Main branch in Amherst.
Posted by LorMet Webteam on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 @ 03:36 PM
Other than probably the finest coffee you will ever find in a credit union, something else is brewing at the Arabica Café in LorMet's headquarters in Amherst, Ohio. Yes, it's the LorMet Arabica Coffee Club! Roll along to find out more about this exciting development.
For people who have ever enjoyed a cup of coffee at LorMet's Arabica Café, they will agree that it's a wonderful and unique feature. LorMet always strives to improve on all the things that make them so successful, and in this spirit, they have come up with the LorMet Arabica Coffee Club. By joining the club, you will be entitled to exclusive coffee discounts, a member's only club mug and special online email offers. Make sure you ask about the LorMet Arabica Coffee Club on your next visit.
It can be hard to find a comfortable coffee house that serves great coffee at great prices. Fortunately, LorMet's Arabica Café is such a place. Whether you are meeting somebody for business or leisure, you will be delighted by the friendly atmosphere, which invites you for another cup, and another. When the weather permits, you can also go out to the outdoor patio and enjoy the blessings of nature. Then, there's free WIFI for people who love to sip their coffee while surfing the net in a café, which is such a popular trend. Besides coffee, the Arabica Café is also famous for its muffins, other goodies, and a good selection of beverages.
The next time you go to LorMet's headquarters
on Cooper Foster Park Road, don't just smell the coffee. Savor it!
Posted by LorMet Webteam on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 @ 02:09 PM
Just like Laurel & Hardy, Montana & the 49ers, movies & popcorn, or simply coffee & cream, Arabica & LorMet make a great combination. In the beginning, the idea of locating a coffee house in a credit union may seem somewhat like a novelty but now, everybody who goes to LorMet’s headquarters in Amherst, Ohio cannot imagine Arabica not being there. In fact, it makes perfect sense!
In 1976, the very first Arabica Coffee House was founded on Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights. From this humble beginning, Cleveland’s original Coffee House grew to become one of Ohio’s most inspiring success stories. There are now close to 40 Arabica coffee houses throughout the state and plans have been made to expand the thriving franchise into the Midwest region. Once you have tasted Arabica’s drip coffee and Mocha, you will understand why people keep coming back for more. In fact, Arabica Coffee House was voted as the “Best Coffee House in Cleveland” in 2007.
In 1936, LorMet, then known as “National Tube Lorain Works Employees Credit Union,” was founded. From its initial humble assets of a little over $15,000, LorMet has grown to become the largest credit union in Lorain County, Ohio, with assets worth more than $135 million and more than 20,000 members. Now, there are 4 branches and with a new branch slated to be opened in early 2010 in Oberlin, Ohio, LorMet is certainly on the way up.
When LorMet opened its headquarters on Cooper Foster Park Road in Amherst in 2008, people were pleasantly surprised when they stepped into the brand new lobby, but it’s not just because they were impressed by the new state-of-the-art building. There was a distinctive scent in the air, which would set LorMet apart from all other credit unions. Coffee! Then, they find Arabica Coffee. In a credit union! What a great idea! What a great combination! Arabica & Lormet!
Posted by LorMet Webteam on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 @ 02:30 PM
Many folks in Amherst, Ohio have been enjoying a delightful secret, which will not be a secret for much longer. For members of the LorMet Community Federal Credit Union, going to the
state-of the-art headquarters on Cooper Foster Park Road is something more than just a routine trip. Other than the friendly service and familiar faces, they would be greeted by the aromatic whiff of sweet-smelling coffee when they step into the premises, courtesy of the Arabica Café.
Surely, you wouldn’t find a café in any financial institution, let alone a credit union, but that’s what the good people at LorMet have done to make your banking experience all the more memorable, and enticing. According to president and CEO of LorMet Dan Cwalina, “Banking does not have to be a chore, it should be fun.” Based on this philosophy, the Arabica Café inside the lobby has proven to be a winning feature and members are pleased to enjoy the finest coffee at very affordable prices.
Of course, it’s not just the coffee. There’s also a good selection of beverages for people with a taste for something different as well as freshly baked mouth-watering muffins and other fares for people who need a quick bite. Whether you are finalizing some business details with your housing agent or surfing the net on your own, you will appreciate the professional atmosphere of the Arabica Café. From any table, patrons can take in the soothing scenery of the Amherst landscape through the windows.
For these reasons and more, it’s no surprise that many LorMet members in Amherst regularly head on to the Arabica Café whenever they need to make a trip to the headquarters. Unlike other credit unions and financial organizations, LorMet sets out to offer the ultimate banking experience for its current members as well as future
members. With the Arabica Cafe, it’s a few steps closer. Go see for yourself today!