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Fifth Third and UNC Kenan Institute Launch “Empowering American Cities” Initiative
Fifth Third today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Empowering American Cities delivers relevant, local economic information tailored for business leaders looking to grow their operations. “Midsize cities are the heart and…
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Fifth Third and College Park Skyhawks Celebrates International Women’s Month
For the second year, Fifth Third is partnering with the College Park Skyhawks to strengthen the community and give some very deserving organizations, individuals and families a night to enjoy the game. Fifth Third was the presenting sponsor for Women’s Day where programming featured an on-court presentation, as well as celebrated women community leaders for…
Small Business Step Up Initiative Works to Connect the Dots for Grove Park Business Owners
Fifth Third is partnering with the Grove Park Foundation on the organization’s new initiative Small Business Step Up. Small Business Step Up is a collaborative effort with the Northwest Business Association (NWBA) that aims to ensure that small businesses in the Donald Lee Hollowell Corridor are well positioned to fully capture existing and future economic…
Fifth Third Bank Offers Guidance on How to Make Homeownership a Reality in Challenging Environments
Opportunities exist despite higher interest rates, low inventory Many states offer special programs, incentives, down payment assistance Many potential homebuyers are concerned about making one of the biggest purchases in their lives, whether because of high interest rates or the competitiveness due to a low inventory of homes. Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has some…
Fifth Third Bank Partners with AEO to Invest in Black Businesses through Capital Readiness Program
In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is promoting economic mobility in 10 predominantly Black neighborhoods through the Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Program. The initiative is part of Fifth Third’s larger Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program, a $180 million commitment to deliver comprehensive support in lending, investments and philanthropy in neighborhoods…
Fifth Third Bank Growing Its Retail Presence in Georgia
Two New Locations in Dunwoody and Roswell Fifth Third Bank recently celebrated the opening of two new Next Gen branches – one in Dunwoody at 1545 Mt. Vernon Road and the other in Roswell at 665 W Crossville Road. The new openings are a part of Fifth Third Bank’s retail expansion plan to grow its…
College Park Skyhawks And Fifth Third Bank Announce Community-Focused Partnership
Two Teams Will Partner to Provide Meals on ‘Fifth Third Day’ on May 3 The College Park Skyhawks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, and Fifth Third Bank Georgia announced a partnership today that will focus on community programming, as well as include social media and in-venue elements. The newly-formed partnership…
How Companies Manage Supply Chains During Inflation
Digital tools, redundant warehousing, and simplified product offerings can help companies manage supply chain management strategies. Chaotic supply chains are significantly disrupting America’s midsize businesses, which often are not in a position to fall back on vertical integration or hefty inventories to cushion the impact. The reality of today’s product and component shortages, coupled with…
Fifth Third Bank offers tips to protect yourself and your money
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month When it comes to your identity and your money, you want to make sure you have the right tools and knowledge to keep them secure. Unfortunately, there often seems to be new (and old) ways to try to swindle people. “Phone scams, text scams, email scams – there are a…
U.S. Housing is in Crisis
Shelter is a basic human need, yet it’s a need that’s getting harder and harder to manage. Nationally, U.S. home prices increased by nearly 19% last year, while rents rose a record 11.3%. Both continue to climb despite recent increases in mortgage rates. Housing is considered affordable when its cost – whether rent or mortgage…
Fifth Third Aims to Provide 300,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Metro Atlanta and Augusta
Customers, employees tackle food insecurity one community at a time through Fifth Third Day XXXI initiative Employees of Fifth Third Bank Georgia will celebrate Fifth Third Day by working to provide 300,000 meals to people facing food insecurity. Food donations and volunteerism efforts will occur in partnership with Atlanta Community Food Bank, Urban Recipe, Inc.,…
Fifth Third Bank Set to Expand in the Region with Empowering its Community as a Top Priority
Fifth Third Bank, the nation’s 14th largest bank, entered the Georgia market in 2007 by acquiring R-G Crown Bank, a Florida-based bank with three locations in Augusta. The following year, Fifth Third Bank purchased nine First Horizon branches, right before the start of the financial crisis. Since planting its roots, Fifth Third has continued to…
