Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomes Numerica Credit Union
November 17, 2025
By Reader Staff
(Front row, from left to right) Brad Mitton (Ponderay City Council), Wes Mortensen (Numerica Board chair), Carla Cicero (Numerica president and CEO), Joan Urbaniak (Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce), Christina Kamkosi Chery (Numerica Board of Directors), Phil McNerney (Ponderay City Council president).
(Back row) Members of Numerica’s leadership and branch teams. Courtesy photo
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Numerica Credit Union to the organization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, inaugurating the new, full-service branch, which opened its doors Nov. 4 at 200 Bonner Mall Way in Ponderay.
This is Numerica’s first branch in Bonner County and the company’s 16th in the North Idaho and Spokane region. The branch offers savings and checking accounts, loans, mortgages and investment services.
“Numerica’s core purpose is to enhance lives, fulfill dreams and to help build vibrant communities,” stated Numerica President and CEO Carla Cicero. “As a credit union, a member-owned financial cooperative, our goal is to support our members’ financial success and contribute to the growth and success of the cities and regions we serve.”
In celebration of its new location, Numerica invites the community to visit the branch through Saturday, Nov. 15 to enjoy complimentary treats from local partners. Daily offerings include cookies and pastries from Bluebird Bakery, pet-themed goodie bags from All About Paws, coffee from Jitterz Espresso and craft kits from Creations Art Studio.
Normal branch operation hours will be Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Numerica Credit Union serves more than 175,000 members in North Idaho, eastern Washington and central Washington.
“We look forward to offering a comprehensive array of consumer and business financial services to everyone who lives and works in Ponderay, Sandpoint and the surrounding areas,” Cicero stated.
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