MEMPHIS,
Tenn., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The North
Carolina Courage recently announced a multiyear partnership
affirming First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN) as the Official Bank
of the Courage in a joint venture to support women's sports. The
two entities will join forces to launch community initiatives and
platforms, both at Courage matches and events throughout the
region, to promote financial literacy and banking solutions to make
a lasting, positive impact on the Triangle.
In a milestone moment, First Horizon becomes the first-ever
official bank of the Courage, highlighting the rising level of
corporate investment in the Courage, the NWSL, and women's sports.
The partnership will give First Horizon Bank branding assets
throughout the season, activation spaces, and joint promotional
opportunities.
"This is a great moment for our club. First Horizon Bank is
a prominent fixture in our community with a long track record
of business success. Their belief in us and desire to be so
invested in what we are building is yet another proof point that
our club, league, and women's professional soccer have
arrived. We are excited to see how this partnership grows and work
together to further our positive impact across the
region," said Courage President Francie Gottsegen.
"We are thrilled to be the Official Bank of the North Carolina
Courage," said Laura Bunn, Regional
President of the Mid-Atlantic Region. "We share the commitment to
empower women in sports and promote excellence both on and off
the field. Together, we look forward to achieving great things and
making a positive impact in our community."
Bunn is based in Raleigh but
oversees the entire region. The Courage is First Horizon Bank's
first sponsorship of a professional women's sports team, a key
initiative that speaks to the company's diversity. First Horizon
Bank's executive management team is 50 percent female, and three of
the seven regional presidents are women. Overall, 38 percent of
First Horizon's board is female.
First Horizon Bank assets, including in-stadium signage and
promotional materials, will debut at WakeMed Soccer Park on
Saturday, October 5, when the Courage
hosts Naomi Girma and San Diego Wave
FC at 7 p.m. ET.
About First Horizon –
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.2 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024,
is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to
helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full
potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First
Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The
Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking,
consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail
brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking
services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's
best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most
Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available
at www.FirstHorizon.com.
About the North Carolina Courage –
Competing in their eighth season of competition in 2024, the
Courage began play in the National Women's Soccer League (USSF
Division I) in 2017. The Courage were formed when Steve Malik purchased the Western New York Flash
and relocated the franchise to Cary,
North Carolina. The team plays home matches at WakeMed
Soccer Park and is the winningest club in NWSL history, claiming
seven league trophies as three-time NWSL Shield winners (2017,
2018, 2019), two-time NWSL Champions (2018, 2019), and two-time UKG
NWSL Challenge Cup champions (2022, 2023). The Courage also won the
2018 ICC Championship. Follow the Courage on the web at
www.nccourage.com and on social media @TheNCCourage.
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