Upstate, SC -- September 4, 2007 -- CommunitySouth Bank & Trust (OTCBB: CBSO) recently donated $500 to the Easley Touchdown Club.
The Easley Touchdown Club’s objective is to help the financial needs of Easley-area football programs by donating needed equipment and supplies. Their mission is to support the development of leadership and teamwork through the sport of football, which has historically served a vital role in small communities all over America.
“We are a locally owned and operated community bank and make it a priority to give back to our community,” said C. Allan Ducker, III, Chief Executive Officer of CommunitySouth. "Having a son in the Easley High School football program myself, I certainly understand the value of the program and their reliance on organizations such as the Touchdown Club for support. We are extremely pleased to support them.”
For additional information on the Easley Touchdown Club, visit www.easleytouchdownclub.com.
About CommunitySouth Bank & Trust:
CommunitySouth Bank & Trust (OTCBB: CBSO) commenced operations in the Upstate of South Carolina on January 18, 2005. After completing what was at the time the largest initial public offering ever to fund a South Carolina-based bank, the Company capitalized with $30 million and has since grown assets to over $327 million. In operation for two and a half years, CommunitySouth is one of the fastest growing and most profitable de novo banks compared to peer banks that also opened during 2005.
CommunitySouth is headquartered in Easley, South Carolina and currently operates full-service offices in Easley, Mauldin, Spartanburg, Anderson and Greer. The Company plans to open an additional location in Greenville during the fall of 2007. The Company also operates investment, insurance and full-service mortgage divisions.
CommunitySouth offers a complete line of banking products and services, including commercial, consumer and mortgage loans, personal and business checking and savings accounts, free online banking and bill pay, nationwide free ATMs, free business courier service, remote deposit service, courtesy overdraft coverage, and more.
For additional information, please call us at 864-306-2540, toll-free at 866-421-CSBT, or visit: www.communitysouthbankandtrust.com.
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