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NEWS RELEASES February 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Martin
A. Kish REPUBLIC BANK CREATES FIRST-EVER BANKING PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURING WORKERS AS PART OF NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS Frankfort -Recognizing that Kentucky’s largest industry and its 260,000 workers are threatened by global competition, Republic Bank has developed an unprecedented banking program in partnership with the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. Republic Bank, has entered into an agreement to become the Official Banking Partner of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers as part of the ProsperousKentuckySM initiative at KAM. ProsperousKentuckySM works directly to raise the standard of living for all Kentuckians. The mission of this initiative is to keep manufacturers and the industries that support them in Kentucky and attract new manufacturers here to raise the standard of living for all Kentuckians. "The unique partnership with Republic Bank allows KAM members to receive banking services exclusive to our members with one of a kind benefits," according to Jim LeMaster, president of KAM. "Our partnership with Republic Bank is another excellent benefit we’ll be able to offer our members." said LeMaster "When it comes down to it, there is a value easily seen when it keeps dollars in the pockets of our members." KAM is the only statewide trade association that has an agreement of this kind. "Republic Bank understands that Kentucky’s entire economy greatly depends on the future of manufacturing," said LeMaster. "They share our vision for the future and have offered banking services to our members that will make a real difference to their bottom line." "As Kentucky’s largest community bank, we understand the impact that manufacturing has to Kentucky’s economy. Our partnership with KAM, will allow us to bring personalized banking services specifically designed to meet the banking needs of manufacturers and their employees, " said Steve Trager, Chairman and CEO of Republic Bank. "In addition to these great products, we have a dedicated staff of associates that will personally manage these accounts for both KAM members and their employees." Under the agreement, KAM members will have access to banking services tailored to their individual needs. Employees of member companies will also qualify for banking accounts with exclusive benefits never offered to any other organization. These benefits include special rates on credit cards, loans and attractive offerings for personal depository accounts. "Republic Bank has stepped up to the plate and created something truly special. Our members and their employees will benefit greatly from this agreement." says LeMaster. "We've broken ground here, this is a one of kind relationship and we're hopeful it will contribute to the success of our members and their employees." For more information contact Martin Kish at (502) 352-2485. About Republic Bank Republic has grown to over $3.2 billion in assets and 40 banking centers, with Republic Bank & Trust Company, their Kentucky chartered bank having 37 banking centers in eleven Kentucky and three Indiana communities as well as three banking centers in Florida. About the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Established in 1911, KAM is the commonwealth’s only manufacturing trade association. Our mission is to raise the prosperity of all Kentuckians by protecting and growing our state’s economic engine: manufacturing. KAM proactively works with elected officials, policymakers, chambers of commerce, other associations, economic development experts, the news media, the general public and its own members to drive results through eight branded initiatives: ProsperousKentuckySM, ProductiveKentuckySM, FreedomKentuckySM, SmartKentuckySM, HealthyKentuckySM, HonestKentuckySM, CleanKentuckySM and MarketKentuckySM. Visit us on the web at www.KAManufacturers.com.
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