Associated Responds to Haiti Earthquake with Employee Gift Matching
Program
GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) announced today results of its
company-wide efforts to assist the Haitian community after the January
12 earthquake. Together with its colleagues, Associated Banc-Corp
donated $54,688 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
"Associated colleagues have shown great compassion and concern for those
who have been impacted by the Haiti earthquake," said Associated
Banc-Corp President and CEO, Philip Flynn. "We are very pleased to match
our employees' contributions toward this important relief effort."
Upon news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Associated implemented
a company-wide employee gift matching program. For every employee
contribution to the earthquake-relief fund, the bank agreed to match it
dollar-for-dollar.
"We are very grateful for the trust and confidence Associated has shown
in our organization's ability to serve those in need in Haiti," said
Steve Maricque, executive director of the Lakeland Chapter of the
American Red Cross, Green Bay, Wis. "This gift will help tremendously to
provide for the basic needs of the people affected and also assist with
the recovery."
Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) is a diversified bank holding
company with total assets of $23 billion. Headquartered in Green Bay,
Wis., Associated has 291 banking offices serving approximately 160
communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. Associated 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 Banc-Corp
Contact: Associated Banc-Corp
Janet Ford
SVP, Public Relations Director
414-278-1890 PHONE
414-207-5070 CELL
janet.ford@associatedbank.com