Simmons Bank
also donates $50,000 to the ULSTL
Restoring Hope Capital Campaign
ST.
LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of
Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) hosted a ribbon-cutting
ceremony for the new full-service Simmons
Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters.
Located at 1408 North Kingshighway, construction on the branch
began in early 2022 and was completed in 2023. The approximately
2,600 square-foot branch will provide customers access to a
full-range of banking products and services designed to help
individuals and businesses meet their evolving financial needs and
includes a drive thru banking lane and ATM with deposit
capabilities.
![Simmons Bank (PRNewsfoto/Simmons Bank) Simmons Bank (PRNewsfoto/Simmons Bank)](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1162638/Simmons_Bank.jpg)
"Simmons Bank is proud to partner
with the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis to provide access
to financial resources which we believe will empower individuals
and create economic opportunity in our community," said
Tom Lally, Missouri metro division president for
Simmons Bank. "The redevelopment
underway in this area is an important renaissance project in our
city and we believe this new branch will serve as a catalyst for
additional investment and transformation along the Kingshighway
corridor."
The new branch represents a continued partnership between
Simmons Bank and the ULSTL which
began in 2019 with a $10,000 donation
to support programming at ULSTL. In 2020, the ULSTL purchased its
headquarters building and Simmons
Bank provided financing for the transaction. Shortly after,
Simmons Bank approached the ULSTL
about an addition of a branch at this location. As part of ceremony
today, Simmons Bank presented the
ULSTL with a $50,000 donation in
conjunction with their Restoring Hope Capital Campaign.
"Simmons Bank has been a strong
partner of the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis and the new
branch located at our headquarters will provide much needed access
to important financial services to the members of our community,"
said Michael P. McMillian, president
and CEO of The Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis. "Through this
partnership, Simmons Bank is helping
to support our mission of providing economic stability and social
equality for African Americans and others throughout St. Louis."
The new branch was designed and built by minority-owned
businesses Grice Group Architects and KWAME Building Group. The
Grice Group Architects also designed the Centene Ferguson Training
Facility in collaboration with The Urban League and Centene
Corporation. KWAME Building Group also constructed the 13,500
square-foot Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson in partnership with the Urban League
in 2017. Simmons Bank provided
financing for this project and also has an ATM located in the
building.
Simmons
Bank
Simmons Bank is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation
(NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that
has paid cash dividends for 114 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates 231 branches in
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank
offers comprehensive financial
solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In
2023, Simmons Bank was recognized by
Forbes' as one of "America's Best Midsize Employer" and
among the "World's Best Banks" for the
fourth consecutive year. In 2022, Simmons Bank was named to
Forbes' list of "America's Best Banks" for the second
consecutive year. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at
simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X (formerly
Twitter) or by visiting our newsroom.
Urban League of Metropolitan of Saint Louis
The mission of the Urban
League of Metropolitan St. Louis is to empower African Americans
and others throughout the region in securing economic
self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights. As the leading
champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans, the
Urban League envisions a region where all people are valued members
of the community, can adequately support themselves and their
families, can live in neighborhoods that are vibrant and thriving,
and share in the region's prosperity and well-being. The Urban
League will advocate for and empower African Americans and others
in metropolitan St. Louis by
pursuing the following priorities: Economic Opportunity,
Educational Excellence, Community Empowerment, and Civil Rights and
Advocacy.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simmons-bank-announces-new-branch-at-urban-league-of-metropolitan-st-louis-headquarters-301948732.html
SOURCE Simmons Bank