Articles - Fifth Third Community Connection en-us http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive N/A http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive rebecca.bare@michronicle.com 20 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/4098/1/FIFTH-THIRD-INCREASES-AMERICAN-HEART-ASSOCATION-FUNDRAISING/Page1.html Fifth Third Bank Eastern Michigan participated in the American Heart Association’s 2009 Start! Heart Walk. With the commitment and dedication of Diane Jackson, team captain, and with ten individual team captains recruiting their coworkers, family and friends to become walkers in an effort to raise donated funds, Fifth Third Bank raised a total of $13,551 in six weeks. After contributing a $5000 sponsorship, the bank’s grand total donation in 2009 is $18,551. This far exceeded last year’s fundraising tally of $12,341, conducted in better economic conditions and over a ten-week span. rebecca.bare@michronicle.com (SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/4097/1/MESSAGE-FROM-THE-PRESIDENT/Page1.html The question I am asked most often these days is, as you might guess, “Is Fifth Third lending money?” The answer is an emphatic yes.... d@yahoo.com (David Girodat) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/4096/1/FUTURISTIC-BANKING/Page1.html By Mark GatesA new trend in checking accounts is starting to take shape in what we are calling “package checking accounts” here at Fifth Third Bank. Based on extensive studies, we have packaged together products and services that will fit most customers’ needs for a total banking relationship in several product offerings. One of the more popular so far has been our Secure Checking package account. rebecca.bare@michronicle.com (SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/4095/1/FISCAL-FITNESS-FOR-THE-GROWING-BUSINESS-IS-BACK/Page1.html On Aug. 26, the Michigan Small Business Technical Development Center (MI-SBTDC), in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will be holding their Fiscal Fitness for the Growing Business at Fifth Third Bank at 1000 Town Center in Southfield... l@yahoo.com (Loretta Humphrey-Cruz) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/4000/1/FIFTH-THIRD-E-BUS-RETURNS-TO-DETROIT/Page1.html The Fifth Third Homeownership Mobile will be coming back into the Southeastern Michigan market in August 2009. The E-Bus is a 40-foot bus that is retrofitted with a bank of computers, Internet connectivity and a section for private consultation as needed. The purpose of the E-Bus has been to assist first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home and to provide homeownership counseling, education and follow-up evaluation and assistance. This year, as a result of the current economic environment, the primary focus of the bus is to be a resource center for the community. l@yahoo.com (Loretta Humphrey-Cruz) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/3999/1/MESSAGE-FROM-THE-PRESIDENT/Page1.html A bank’s connection to the community is one of the strongest links it can forge. Regardless of how big a bank may be, it is the communities they serve that determine its success. The businesses and people that make up the neighborhoods surrounding each Fifth Third banking center is the foundation that fuels the growth of that center. The bank then in turn supports that community with financial and human services that creates a stable prosperous core for people who live there. Whether it is small business loans, mortgages or checking products, everyone uses the bank to reach for better tomorrow’s. Banks and communities count on each other. We are all in this together.... d@yahoo.com (David Girodat) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/3998/1/DREAM-GUARD-CONSUMER-BAICS-FOR-FINANCIAL-MANAGEMENT/Page1.html “The Things we do for Dreams” has been the Fifth Third advertising theme line for over a year now. The phrase translates to the image many people have about their finances. In these uncertain economic times holding on to our dreams is more difficult than ever. Fifth Third has createdDream Guard to help consumers make smart decisions about how they manage their finances. Regardless of the economic landscape, we at Fifth Third are committed to being a trusted advisor for our customers and Dream Guard is one way to provide straight talk on sensitive issues about relevant financial topics. The newest tip sheets from Dream Guard have just been released... test@email.com (Jack Riley) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/3997/1/KEEPING-SMALL-BUSINESS-STRONG/Page1.html Small business is what America was founded upon, both as an economy and a country. The initiative, pride and courage small business owners possess represent the best of what our country stands for. l@yahoo.com (Loretta Humphrey-Cruz) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/3919/1/E-BUS-ON-A-MISSION-TO-HELP-HOMEBUYERS/Page1.html  Fifth Third's E-Bus is equipped with computers and intenet connection to help first time home buyers. Photo: Courtesy of Fifth Third BankThe Fifth Third Homeownership Mobile will be coming back into the Southeastern Michigan market in August 2009. The E-Bus is a 40-foot bus that is retrofitted with a bank of computers, Internet connectivity and asection for private consultation as needed. The purpose of the E-Bushas been to assist first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home and to provide homeownership counseling, education and follow-up evaluationand assistance. This year, as a result of the current economic environment,the primary focus of the bus is to be a resource center for the community. rebecca.bare@michronicle.com (SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://archives.michronicleonline.com/articlelive/articles/3918/1/MESSAGE-FROM-THE-PRESIDENT/Page1.html Last week the Fifth Third Chief Investment Strategist John Agutine was in Detroit for a number of public and private events. John’s message, while cautionary, was that we have lived through a 50- year extreme in oureconomy and an 80-year extreme in the stock market and there are signs that we are getting up off of the floor... d@yahoo.com (David Girodat) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500