LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Republic Bank is now a proud partner of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League
Baseball team. The partnership launched today with the unveiling of the
'Republic Bank Draft Room' at Tropicana Field.
Republic Bank and the Rays have worked together on creating and building
a new destination area designed exclusively for season ticket holders
and guests. The collaboration reflects an effort to add value to the
existing season ticket holder base by providing additional benefits and
an enhanced game experience.
“The Republic Bank Draft Room is the latest addition to a robust variety
of benefits available to season ticket holders,” said Rays President
Brian Auld. “Republic Bank and the Rays share a commitment to providing
outstanding customer service to our clients, so this partnership
promises to be a strong one.”
Located on the mezzanine level along the third base line, the Republic
Bank Draft Room blends hospitality and comfort with special access to
Rays staff, players, alumni, coaches and local personalities. Featuring
pre- and postgame entertainment, the lounge area offers local craft
beers and themed signature food items based on the team's opponent.
“We are thrilled to be a partner of the Tampa Bay Rays, and to expand
the Republic Bank brand in the Florida market,” said Steve Trager,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Republic Bank. “At Republic
Bank we believe we can make our clients' lives easier, and we are
delighted that the Tampa Bay Rays want to extend this philosophy to
season ticket holders with the Republic Bank Draft Room.”
David Feaster, President/CEO of Cornerstone Community Bank added, “When
we finalized the agreement to merge Cornerstone Community Bank with
Republic Bank, Steve Trager immediately told me that he wanted to not
only make an impact in the bay area in the financial industry, but also
have a commitment to the community. I suggested, and he readily agreed,
that as a business in Tampa Bay, we needed to partner with the Tampa Bay
Rays as a way to reach our target customers and to support this
wonderful Tampa Bay-wide institution.”
Once Republic Bank has approval for legal merger, the Republic Bank
brand will be expanding and will have a six banking center presence in
the Florida market. By expanding their footprint, Republic Bank is able
to impact the financial industry and now, by partnering with the Rays,
will have a strong commitment to the community.
About Republic Bank:
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic”) currently has 40 banking centers
and is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (“RB&T”).
RB&T has 32 banking centers in 12 Kentucky communities - Covington,
Crestwood, Elizabethtown, Florence, Frankfort, Georgetown, Independence,
Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Shelbyville and Shepherdsville; three
banking centers in southern Indiana – Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville and
New Albany; two banking centers in Florida – Port Richey and Temple
Terrace; two banking centers in Tennessee – Cool Springs (Franklin) and
Green Hills (Nashville); and one banking center in Blue Ash
(Cincinnati), Ohio. Republic offers internet banking at www.republicbank.com.
Republic has $4.2 billion in assets and is headquartered in Louisville,
Kentucky. Republic's Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol
“RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
About Tampa Bay Rays:
The Tampa Bay Rays mission is to energize the community through the
magic of Rays baseball. The organization is committed to building a
strong community bond through meaningful interactions and charitable
donations, and has proudly represented Major League Baseball since 1998.
Republic Bank. It’s just easier hereSM
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Republic Bank
Michael Sadofsky, 502-561-7125
Chief Marketing
Officer
Source: Republic Bank