{"id":390609,"date":"2020-12-01T08:33:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T13:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=390609"},"modified":"2020-12-01T08:33:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T13:33:27","slug":"huntingtons-support-local-campaign-documents-resilience-of-small-businesses-during-the-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/huntingtons-support-local-campaign-documents-resilience-of-small-businesses-during-the-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntington’s “Support Local” Campaign Documents Resilience of Small Businesses During the Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Huntington’s video series showcases the critical role of small businesses and encourages shoppers to shop local<\/h2>\n

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\n COLUMBUS, Ohio<\/span>, Dec. 1, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Huntington (Nasdaq: HBAN; www.huntington.com<\/a>) today launched its Support Local<\/a>\u00a0video series, a customer-inspired campaign that highlights the strength and resilience of small businesses across the Midwest. The campaign documents the real-life stories of small businesses and the conversations Huntington had with owners who found creative ways to manage their businesses and support their communities during the pandemic. <\/p>\n

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.multivu.com\/players\/English\/8821651-huntington-support-local-campaign\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“America’s small businesses have been particularly hard hit during the pandemic. Their commitment to innovate in the face of adversity inspires us,” said Steve Rhodes<\/span>, Huntington’s business banking director.\u00a0“This campaign honors the critical role and unique challenges of small businesses and builds on the economic-relief programs we’ve deployed to help businesses rebuild and thrive.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntington suspended late fees, deferred payments, cashed stimulus checks and processed tens of thousands of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications to help save jobs. Building on its position as the nation’s No. 1<\/a> Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lender by volume, Huntington developed creative lending options and a variety of other features that will help bring relief, recovery and growth to small businesses across the Midwest.<\/p>\n

The Support Local<\/a> campaign is the latest expression of how Huntington is activating its purpose-driven philosophy by listening to its customers and then taking action to help businesses thrive.\u00a0The video series is designed to encourage community members to make the intentional choice to shop local and support the business owners and teams who have adapted to stay open this year.<\/p>\n

“One of the silver linings during this past year is a renewed appreciation for all of our essential workers and everyday heroes, which include the small-business superstars in our communities,” said Julie Tutkovics<\/span>, Huntington’s chief marketing and communications officer. “Our new ‘Support Local’<\/a> campaign reflects the commitment every Huntington colleague has to look out for people and shine a light on our local businesses and the communities they serve.”<\/p>\n

Huntington continues to invest in its communities to support economic inclusion and to help make its customers and our communities more financially secure. In September, Huntington announced its new, five-year, $20 billion<\/span> Community Plan<\/a> focused on financial opportunity for people, small businesses, and communities throughout its seven-state footprint. This includes a $7.6 billion<\/span> lending commitment and also helping businesses through business-planning and educational programs. <\/p>\n

Huntington has delivered many programs throughout the year to help consumers and businesses improve their financial well-being, including:<\/p>\n