West Virginia Executive Winter 2019 | Page 78

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Investing in Huntington Nationally recognized for its outstanding community reinvestment and volunteer efforts, United Bank, West Virginia’s Bank, proudly supports the inspiring revitalization taking place in America’s Best Community— Huntington, WV. United Bank has partnered with various Huntington area organizations to further the positive impact they are making in their community. These organizations include Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, Golden Girl Group Home, Prestera Center, Recovery Point of Huntington, Gro Huntington, Coalfield Development and the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington. (304) 781-2362 | BankWithUnited.com In addition to financial support from United Bank, these community partners benefit greatly from United’s passionate employee volunteers. The United Bank Community Reinvestment Act Action Committee was recognized as one of the strongest employee volunteer programs among banks in the nation by the American Bankers Association Foundation in 2018. Like many cities across the country and state, Huntington has been seriously affected by the opioid crisis. United Bank has taken special interest in organizations helping combat this devastating issue. Employees donate their time and energy assisting these organizations, including presenting a financial literacy course specifically designed for individuals in recovery programs. “Giving back to our communities has always been at the forefront of United’s mission,” says Huntington Market President Andrew Dawson. “In the Huntington area we have been able to give our time and resources to a number of organizations year after year and truly make a difference in the lives of many.” It is this commitment to each of its local communities and the dedication of its employees that have made United West Virginia’s Bank. Once a small single-office bank in Parkersburg, United is now the largest publicly traded company headquartered in West Virginia with more than 50 locations across the state, including four in the Huntington area. What further differentiates United Bank from its competitors is its focus on building personal, lasting relationships with its customers and providing them with unmatched service. This commitment to service extends beyond banking and can be seen in United’s commitment to the Huntington community. United strongly supports the My Huntington movement and the revitalization of all the communities it serves. MEMBER FDIC