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Published on: 9/20/2001
Last Visited: 4/4/2002
Baltimore, Md., September 20, 2001--- Allfirst Vice President Thomas C. Bell this week received the President's Award from the Greater Harrisburg African American Chamber of Commerce (GHAACC) in recognition of his efforts to support minority business, economic and housing development.
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"I am honored to receive this award for my efforts to strengthen the community," said Thomas C. Bell, Allfirst vice president of community and economic development."Allfirst understands that our business can only be as strong as the communities we serve.This is where we work – and where we live."
Allfirst strives to help communities grow, as evidenced by its contributions to revitalize three areas in Harrisburg, Lancaster and Carlisle.Bell led the Allfirst effort to make $1 million, 10-year financial commitments to spur economic development in each of these cities, and provide small business, consumer and mortgage loans to individuals with low and moderate income.Allfirst also partners with a range of non-profit groups throughout central Pennsylvania, including health, education and civic programs, neighborhood development organizations and more.
Bell, a Mechanicsburg resident, was appointed by Mayor Reed to be one of the founding members of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District Authority.Governor Ridge selected Bell to become a member of the Operational Committee of Pennsylvania Community Development Bank, which was recently established to provide funding for community development financial institutions.
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Bell also serves as Chairman of the Board of Susquehanna Housing Initiatives, which develops affordable homeownership throughout Central Pennsylvania, and serves as a board member of the Urban League of Metropolitan Harrisburg.In addition, he is Chairman of the Board for Drug Free Pennsylvania.Bell was instrumental in guiding the bank's involvement in addressing social and economic issues in the Hispanic communities, and Allfirst Bank was the recipient this year of the Corporate Pride Award presented by the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.
Allfirst Financial Inc. is a regional, diversified financial services company headquartered in Baltimore, Md., offering a full range of financial services including banking, trust, investment and insurance to retail, business and commercial customers.Its banking subsidiary, Allfirst Bank, operates over 250 bank branches and more than 575 ATMs throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Delaware.Allfirst Financial Inc.'s assets were $17.9 billion as of June 30, 2001.Information about Allfirst Financial Inc. is available at www.allfirst.com.