MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2006--
Associated Bank, in partnership with the Milwaukee
Brewers, today announced that an exclusive Brewers Checking product is
now available to bank customers. Adding Brewers Checking enhances
Associated's collection of popular sports-themed offerings, which
include Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers Checking.
As part of the kickoff, held at Miller Park prior to the team's
game against the Chicago Cubs, Associated said it would donate $10 for
each Brewers Checking account opened between now and the end of the
2006 Major League Baseball season to Milwaukee's Felix Mantilla Little
League. A $5,000 donation is guaranteed.
"We at Associated are big sports fans, so teaming up with Brewers
for this exclusive offer is a great fit for us and our customers,"
said Paul S. Beideman, president and CEO of Associated. "We look at
this as a celebration of baseball, for young and old alike.
"In that spirit, we want to make a difference in the lives of
young people here in Milwaukee who enjoy the game of baseball. That's
why we're equally excited about the opportunity to help the Felix
Mantilla Little League."
Those involved in the Felix Mantilla Little League were
enthusiastic about the new initiative. "Our kids have benefited
greatly from the partnership that the United Community Center/Felix
Mantilla Little League has with the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
and Brewers Charities," said Ricardo Diaz, executive director of the
United Community Center. "We are delighted that a great financial
institution like Associated Bank is joining the team."
The Felix Mantilla Little League was formed and named in honor of
the former Milwaukee Braves player, and serves youths from
kindergarten through high school in Milwaukee's growing Latino youth
population.
"The Brewers are happy to add Associated Bank as a team sponsor,"
said Tom Hecht, vice president of corporate marketing for the Brewers.
"Whenever we have a sponsor that decides to activate their partnership
and it benefits the community, it's a win-win for everyone."
Associated Bank customers who choose Brewers Checking will receive
one-of-a-kind Brewers checks, a checkbook cover emblazoned with the
Brewers logo, a baseball-themed check card, plus perks such as a 10
percent discount at the Fan Zone at Miller Park, and two-for-one
ticket discounts on selected games.
Customers who sign up for Brewers Checking are also eligible for
the Grand Slam Sweepstakes, with a grand prize of six Club Level seats
for the Sept. 21 game against San Francisco, a tour of Miller Park
including batting practice, and a variety of gift items.
Associated Banc-Corp, headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., is a
diversified multibank holding company with total assets of $22
billion. Associated has more than 320 banking offices serving more
than 180 communities in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. Associated
has more offices in Wisconsin than any other bank. The company offers
a full range of traditional banking services and a variety of other
financial products and services. More information about Associated
Banc-Corp is available at www.AssociatedBank.com.
Source: Associated Bank