We believe in empowering our members to realize their potential and achieve their financial goals. When you bank with us, you get a truly personal experience backed by top-quality financial expertise right in your local community. Our Story First Commerce has experienced phenomenal growth over the years because we’ve stayed true to our founders’ vision of being a financial partner for our members. From a humble desk drawer to the modern facilities and technology we offer today, we’ve grown with you and for you. In 1940, the credit union was established as a financial resource for the employees and families of the Florida Industrial Commission, later renamed the Florida Department of Commerce. Driven by the credit union philosophy of people helping people, the charter's original mission was to provide a place where members could pool their financial resources for mutual benefit. As the Department of Commerce grew and evolved, so did the credit union. New services were added, additional employees were hired, our services extended to employees of the Department of Labor and the credit union relocated to its first building in the Office Plaza Center. Over the past four decades, we’ve expanded our field of membership, added numerous branches and incorporated the latest technologies to better serve you. In June 1997, First Commerce changed from a federal charter to a state charter in order to offer membership to Floridians who didn’t have a credit union available to them. Today, First Commerce serves members in North Florida and South Georgia. Just as our membership becomes more diversified each year, so do our products and services. We continue to seek opportunities to better serve our members by delivering exceptional service, up-to-date technology, and products that truly fit your needs. With more than 220 team members serving over 60,000 members, First Commerce's success is evident by its sustained growth. The credit union has also been recognized with several awards over the years, including the following: 2004-2007, 2014-2019: Voted Best Credit Union in Tallahassee (Tallahassee Magazine readers poll) 2013-present: Six Pillars Financial Advisors, a subsidiary of First Commerce, voted “Best Financial Advisor” in Tallahassee (Tallahassee Magazine readers poll) 2020: Named National First-Place Dora Maxwell Award winner by Credit Union National Association for demonstrating the “people helping people” philosophy through community efforts; 2020: Winner