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Celebrating Black History Month with our team
In honor of Black History Month this February, Nicole Martin Hill, VP, Product & Sales Risk Advisory, reflects on what this observance means to her. “Black History Month is such an exciting time to celebrate and recognize the amazing achievements of African Americans and their contributions to our society. It is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the strength and resilience of the Black community and learn about the incredible innovators who have shaped our history. I love sharing this journey with my two daughters, teaching them about remarkable African Americans and
When asked how she spends this time, Nicole shared, “One of my favorite traditions during this month is curling up with a good book and finding a quote to share. This year, I am inspired by Mae Jemison, the first African American female astronaut, who said, ‘I like to think of ideas as potential energy. They’re really wonderful, but nothing will happen until we risk putting them into action.’ This message is so powerful during Black History Month—it reminds us to tackle those obstacles and go after our dreams, both personally and professionally!”
Learn more about how we are celebrating Black History Month: https://www.usbank.com/splash/multicultural/black-history-month.html*
Investing in veteran and military connected entrepreneurs with Spouse-ly
In May 2022, we joined forces with Spouse-ly – a one-of-a-kind online marketplace dedicated to promoting products and services created by military and first responder families, while enabling consumers worldwide to shop small and create a big impact. From empowering individual service members to helping veterans grow their businesses, U.S. Bank and Elavon are committed to supporting their financial needs and goals, every step of the way. We are proud to support Spouse-ly, and its mission to champion the veteran-owned and military-connected small business community.
At work
Building and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us identify the best talent to meet the changing needs of the people we reach.
In the community
We support causes that strengthen the communities in which we live, work and play by investing in the future while being a socially responsible corporate citizen.
In business
Diversity is a business imperative, and we believe the economy is stronger because of the rich differences and shared experiences of the customers we serve.
Elavon signs the #EngageResponsibly pledge to reduce online hate speech by 2025
In March 2022, Elavon signed the #EngageResponsibly pledge – an industry-wide initiative by advertisers – to combat online hate speech through education, action, and accountability. By supporting this effort, Elavon is part of a coalition of companies, non-profits, and individuals dedicated to empowering small businesses and consumers with tools and resources to create more positive and constructive online spaces, particularly on social media. We are proud members of the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, as we believe the industry must prioritize accurate representation of multicultural and inclusive segments in everything we do. By partnering with AIMM, we are able to participate in initiatives like #EngageResponsibly to ensure ethics and equity are at the forefront of our work.
U.S. Bank provides $450,000 investment in Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
U.S. Bank is providing a three-year, $450,000 investment in the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), an Atlanta-based organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and small business owners. RICE is the largest business incubation hub in the United States dedicated exclusively to developing Black entrepreneurs. In addition to the grant, U.S. Bank employees will provide education and inspiration to emerging entrepreneurs who are seeking counsel in the areas of finance, technology, payments and innovation.
Commitment to access
Our goal is to become an industry leader by providing access to resources, capital, exposure, information, education, and guidance to communities around the globe. In February 2021, we launched U.S. Bank Access Commitment™, a long-term approach bringing together the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation, corporate social responsibility and our business lines to help build wealth while redefining how we serve our communities and provide more opportunities for our employees.