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2008-03-04 issue:

MMA will build a new ‘green’ addition

Offices to include new bank branch for MMA’s partner, Mennonite Financial

by Mennonite Mutual Aid

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Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA) is planning to upgrade its headquarters building in Goshen, Ind. The organization plans to tear down the oldest section of its building complex and build two new additions (see drawing).



Architectural drawing of the proposed MMA building complex shows the existing building.

MMA intends to construct green additions, pursuing environmental sustainability certification through a rating with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). MMA is currently seeking zoning approval for changes related to the upgrade.

“We need a major investment to upgrade our facility to meet our changing needs,” says Larry D. Miller, MMA president and CEO. “We are planning to create a more up-to-date facility that can help MMA better serve its members now and in the future.”

The building plans include a new branch office for Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union, which became MMA’s banking partner last year.  Some of MMA’s key goals for the facility modifications are to:

• Consolidate its growing customer service offices—now in off-site rented space—into its headquarters building.

• Create more efficient and flexible office space that allows for expansion. Currently, the office complex is overcrowded, leaving little room for growth.

• Build additions that receive LEED (environmental sustainability) certification.

MMA is working with Arkos Design and D.J. Construction on the upgrade. The oldest section of the current complex will be demolished. The facility changes, to be phased in over the next few years, are expected to begin during 2008.—MMA

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