PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second
year in a row, Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the
parent company of Republic Bank, celebrated Small Business Saturday
by honoring its valued small business customers. On a day that
generates more than $14 billion in
sales for small businesses across the country, employees from
Republic Bank's 16th & Walnut Street store surprised
customers of Philly Pretzel Factory (1532 Sansom Street) and Joe's Pizza (122 S. 16
Street) and rewarded them for "shopping small."
"At Republic Bank, we understand the vital role small businesses
play in keeping our local economy humming. As the number one small
business lender in the region, we are honored to help small
business owners realize their dreams and drive growth here," said
Harry Madonna, Chairman and CEO of
Republic Bank. "We hope this fun-filled campaign will help raise
awareness for the importance of supporting small businesses every
day of the year."
The day's festivities began at Philly Pretzel Factory, which was
founded in 1998 and now touts more than 150 franchise locations
from New York to Florida. Store owner Ron Heil welcomed Republic Bank's staff and its
friendly mascot R Dog, as the bank's colorful street team
distributed $5 gift cards to
customers.
"As an owner and operator of 14 Philly Pretzel Factory locations
and the founder of our fast-growing Milk House Grilled Cheese and
Ice Cream stores, I understand the importance of providing the best
customer service," Heil commented. "By offering first-class
convenience, Republic Bank has exceeded my expectations and it's a
pleasure to have a banking partner so focused on its
customers."
Republic Bank then traveled to surprise its second customer of
the day, Joe's Pizza, a business that has proudly served
Philadelphians for more than three decades. Joe's owner,
Vito Lizzio, has overseen the
business for 15 years, and Republic Bank was honored to surprise
its loyal patrons with free pizza slices as they took a break from
holiday shopping.
"Thanks to Republic Bank offering the longest hours in the
region, I can focus on running my business, knowing they'll be
ready to assist me seven days a week," said Lizzio. "Just as I have
personal relationships with my long-standing customers, Republic
Bank provides that same level of service for all my banking
needs."
Republic Bank's 16th & Walnut Street location and
its other 16 stores are open 7 days a week, 361 days a year, with
extended lobby and drive-thru hours, providing customers with the
longest hours of any bank in the area. The bank also offers
absolutely free checking, free coin counting and access to more
than 55,000 surcharge free ATMs worldwide. Building on the momentum
of its aggressive growth plan, coined "The Power of Red is Back,"
Republic Bank continues to rapidly expand its regional footprint
with its new store under construction in Washington Township, NJ. New store locations
are planned for the next year in Moorestown, Medford, Gloucester
Township and a second store in Cherry Hill, NJ. In addition, relocation is
underway of its Ardmore store to
an innovative all-glass store in Wynnewood, PA.
About Republic Bank
Republic Bank is the operating name for Republic First
Bank. Republic First Bank is a full-service, state-chartered
commercial bank, whose deposits are insured up to the applicable
limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The Bank provides diversified financial products through its 17
offices located in Abington,
Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Plymouth Meeting, Media and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Berlin, Cherry
Hill, Glassboro,
Haddonfield, Marlton and Voorhees, New Jersey.
Forward Looking Statements
Republic First Bancorp, Inc. ("the Company") may from time to
time make written or oral "forward-looking statements", including
statements contained in this release and in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the
Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations,
anticipations, estimates, and intentions that are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based
on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control.
These factors include competition, timing, credit risks of lending
activities, changes in general economic conditions, price pressures
on loan and deposit products, and other factors detailed from time
to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The words "may", "could", "should", "would", "believe",
"anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. All such statements are made in good faith by the
Company pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written
or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
Company, except as may be required by applicable law or
regulations.
CONTACT
Anthony
Mallamaci
amallamaci@briancom.com
484-385-2926 (office)
609-828-3215 (cell)
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