Sponsor Spotlight: US Bank

In our Sponsor Spotlight series, CBI highlights our relationships with our sponsors, and the work they are doing to build a more equitable and just community within their own spheres of influence. Today’s Sponsor Spotlight focuses on U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we draw strength from diversity. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) fosters innovation, understanding and opportunities for all. We support our communities best when we bring different experiences and perspectives into our work. 

When we talk about DEI, we’re describing our commitment to supporting individual differences, enabling equitable outcomes, and driving inclusive growth. Our DEI strategy powers our purpose and gives us the ability to make a real difference. Inclusive growth is central to our mission, purpose, and values; it is both who we are and how we differentiate ourselves.

At U.S. Bank, we are driving inclusive growth through U.S. Bank Access Commitment®, our long-term approach to help close the wealth gap for underserved communities, including communities of color, and redefine how we serve employees, clients and communities. As part of this commitment, U.S. Bank has a Business Access Advisor in Charlotte who serves as a trusted advisor for diverse small businesses, providing them with information, connections, and resources to help sustain and grow their business.

We believe inclusive growth happens both inside and outside of our organization and includes impactful partners like CBI, which is also focused on removing barriers and creating a more equitable future. We know we do not have all the answers and cannot do this work alone. Community Building is a verb, and at U.S. Bank that verb (and adverb) is “growing inclusively.” On behalf of our employees in the greater Charlotte area, we say thank you to the CBI team for everything they do in our community.