Issue 2. 2022 21 BANK KUDOS ALTABANK ALTABANK LAUNCHES BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WITH UTAH VALLEY CHAMBER Altabank and the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered to create a comprehensive “Business Accelerator” program to meet the needs of growing businesses in the area. The program is currently fielding interest for cohort sponsorships and executive participants and is encouraging all Chambers of Commerce in the Utah Valley region to get involved. The proven 10-week, content-rich business strategy program will launch two sessions, one from August to November this year and another from January to April in 2023. The program will meet on Wednesdays from 9-11 am and include lunch each week. Graduation for the Business Accelerator program is expected to be attended by local dignitaries and leaders, wishing those who completed the program the best as they take their learnings to grow their businesses even further. ENERBANK USA HOME IMPROVEMENT GROWTH BRINGS REGIONS BANK NAME TO SALT LAKE Regions Bank’s home improvement lending division, EnerBank USA, officially opened new offices on the top three floors of 650 Main in Salt Lake City. Founded in 2002, EnerBank became part of Regions in October 2021, accelerating Regions’ focus on serving as the premier bank lender to homeowners. EnerBank provides point-ofsale financing options through a network of contractors nationwide, giving homeowners seamless financing solutions for home improvements ranging from planned renovations, expansions, and upgrades to emergency needs. The acquisition of EnerBank by Regions complements investments Regions has also made in its mortgage and digital home equity lending solutions. KEYBANK KEYBANK OPENS NEW BRANCH IN AMERICAN FORK KeyBank has opened a new branch in American Fork, the first new KeyBank branch in the western half of the U.S. in more than 10 years. Construction was completed in April, and doors opened to the public on May 9. The new, full-service branch – located at 717 West Main in American Fork – highlights KeyBank’s state-of-the-art financial wellness center model, which is staffed with financial wellness consultants rather than a traditional teller line. All transactions will be completed at desks, where consultants will conduct comprehensive financial wellness reviews and discussions. Clients can also meet with specialists in mortgage, investments, business banking and more at the new location. KEYCORP ISSUES 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE REPORT Highlighting its purpose to help clients and communities thrive, KeyCorp recently released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report includes expanded commitments from Key to help drive climate action and increase the representation of people of color in its senior leadership ranks. Key also announced that it surpassed the five-year goals of its National Community Benefits Plan. Through the plan, Key has provided more than $26 billion focused on economic access and equity. These investments and lending included affordable housing, home lending, small business lending, continued on page 22
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