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Dollar Bank is set to relocate its branch from the Galleria on East 9th Street to The Beacon at 515 Euclid Ave in 2026. The new Financial Solutions Center aims to provide enhanced accessibility and a modern banking experience, occupying a 2,505 square foot space. The move reflects Dollar Bank’s commitment to community service, featuring upgraded facilities and private offices. This relocation follows the bank’s historical presence in Cleveland, further enhancing its focus on financial inclusivity and customer engagement.
Downtown Cleveland will see a significant change in 2026 as Dollar Bank announces plans to relocate its branch from the Galleria on East 9th Street to The Beacon at 515 Euclid Ave. The current branch, located at 1301 East 9th St., will close its doors on Friday, January 2, 2026, with the new Financial Solutions Center opening on the ground floor of The Beacon just three days later, on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The new branch will occupy a 2,505 square foot space that was formerly occupied by Heck’s Cafe, nestled between Pizza 216 and Balance Pan-Asian Grille. This move marks a strategic effort by Dollar Bank to secure a location with a central and visible presence, aligning with its mission as a mutual bank dedicated to serving the community.
According to Stacie Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Stark Enterprises, the landlord of The Beacon, the space had been on the market for over three years prior to the bank’s decision. The new location aims to leverage the high pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the vibrant 4th Street district, enhancing accessibility for customers.
Dollar Bank’s Executive VP and Chief Banking Officer, Berry Grant III, articulated the importance of this move for customer engagement. The bank sees this location as an opportunity to pilot their new Financial Solutions Center concept, a modern approach to banking that emphasizes enhanced accessibility and service. This new center embodies the bank’s aim to reimagine in-branch experiences while catering to diverse customer needs through innovative technology.
As part of the renovation, the new Financial Solutions Center will feature private offices along with upgraded electrical and HVAC systems, with total construction costs estimated at $633,503. This upgrade reflects Dollar Bank’s commitment to providing a welcoming space for community interactions, emphasizing in-branch engagement and financial inclusivity.
For further context, Dollar Bank originally moved into its current, larger 6,042-square-foot space within the Galleria back in March 2008. The bank also relocated its Cleveland market headquarters in 2022 from the Tower at Erieview to the Oswald Building at Flats East Bank. This latest move demonstrates a continued commitment to evolving branch locations to better serve customer demands and expectations.
The Beacon itself is a mixed-use building that features 187 apartment units along with retail spaces on the ground floor, aligning with the city’s push to bring more residential options into downtown areas. By situating the new branch in a location designed to foster community and interaction, Dollar Bank aims to crystallize its historical role in providing personalized financial services since its foundation in 1855.
Jim McQuade, President and CEO of Dollar Bank, expressed excitement regarding the new location, highlighting how it aligns with the bank’s long-standing dedication to financial inclusion and community stability. The move represents Dollar Bank’s strategic vision for growth and innovation while continuing its legacy of personalized financial service in the Cleveland area.
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