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LMCU Celebrates SHINE Mural Festival with a Week of Community Events and Local Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Callison, Market Leader – St. Petersburg Branch
Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU)
2180 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Office: (727) 209-0342
Email: scott.callison@lmcu.org
LMCU Celebrates SHINE Mural Festival with a Week of Community Events and Local Collaboration
St. Petersburg, FL — November 8, 2025 — Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is proud to join the 11th annual SHINE Mural Festival, celebrating the power of art, collaboration, and community connection in the heart of St. Petersburg. The festivities kick off with a series of community networking events and open houses hosted at LMCU’s 4th Street Branch (2180 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704), where one of this year’s first murals is coming to life on the building’s exterior.
Throughout the week, LMCU will host “Community Chats” — morning coffee gatherings featuring local business leaders and creatives at 9:00 daily. Co-sponsored by Kahwa Coffee, a proud supporter of SHINE and the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA), these sessions invite residents and professionals to connect over topics ranging from digital innovation, construction, wellness and women’s leadership.
Kahwa’s sponsorship is especially meaningful: Sarah Perrier, co-founder of Kahwa Coffee and a member of the SPAA Board of Directors, uses her background in dance to advocate for arts funding and strengthen connections between businesses and artists across St. Petersburg. While she may not be in attendance, her ongoing commitment to supporting local art initiatives like SHINE is one of the reasons Kahwa proudly sponsors the event.
Schedule of Events
• Monday, November 10 (9 AM-10 AM): Dave Morganthall, DM Construction & Consulting- “Construction and Lending”
• Tuesday, November 11: Closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
• Wednesday, November 12 (9 AM-10 AM): Sara Guest, Cyberlicious – “Digital Marketing + AI”
• Thursday, November 13 (9 AM – 12 PM): Amplify Women Tampa Bay – “Start Your Morning on the Bright Side.” Join the LMCU team and community partners to celebrate the new mural created by artist Sara Salem, Art Director at Phi Phi Artland. Learn about the inspiration behind the artwork and how public art continues to shape St. Pete’s creative culture.
• Thursday, November 13 (4 PM – 5:30 PM): LMCU Open House – Watch the mural take shape, meet the artist, explore the branch, and enter to win local artwork, coffee, gift cards and other fun prizes and giveaways featuring Creative Clay, Chad Mize and other local favorites!
• Friday, November 14 (9 AM- 10 AM): Dr. Aissa McGuirl – “Holistic Fitness & Nutrition for Everyday Life”
Building Community Through Art
“SHINE is a symbol of what makes St. Pete unique — our connection between business, art, and community,” said Scott Callison, Market Leader for LMCU’s St. Petersburg Branch. “We’re thrilled to host this new mural and offer a space for people to come together to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and our city’s bright future.”
LMCU invites everyone to stop by throughout the week to meet neighbors, network, and experience the mural’s transformation firsthand. For more information, contact Scott Callison at (727) 209-0342 or scott.callison@lmcu.org.
About Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU)
Founded in 1933, Lake Michigan Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the nation, known for its commitment to community engagement, member service, and financial education. With a growing presence in Florida, LMCU continues to invest in local partnerships that foster creativity, innovation, and connection.
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