Kieth Cockrell | President, Bank of America Charlotte
Hear from Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte, about our role in keeping Charlotte moving forward.
The health crisis hasn’t created the gaps in our society; it’s widened them. We’re grateful for organizations that have a long history of serving residents in need and are responding to the increased challenges so many members of our community are facing in this moment.
Kieth Cockrell | President, Bank of America Charlotte
Charlotte is your home. It’s ours, too.
We are committed to helping our communities thrive - dedicating our resources to address the issues that matter most in each community where we live and work.
Turn financial knowledge into action
At Bank of America, we invest in the communities we serve. We’re not just here to help with your everyday banking. We’re here to help you go further, by providing banking solutions, powerful tools and financial education resources like Better Money Habits®.
small business spotlight
When entrepreneurs succeed, our communities do too
As America's #1 business lender, we are invested in local economies with over $30 billion in business loans. Our commitment includes providing funding to under-resourced small businesses and supporting entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to help them make every move matter. Whether starting out or looking to expand, their success continues to bring jobs and strengthens our community.
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ongoing commitment
Offering the community
more ways to go
We're always looking for ways to support people's choices in the communities we serve. That's why Bank of America is adding charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) to over 90 financial centers nationwide. For our customers who are interested, we have financing for EVs and charging accessories. And we're also supporting the choices our teammates make with employee rebates on EVs.
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employee spotlight
Everyday dedication meets everyday appreciation
We continue to invest in our employees with initiatives like Sharing Success, which awarded 96% of colleagues additional compensation this year, nearly all in stock. This is the sixth time teammates received this award, totaling more than $4 billion. We are committed to being a Great Place to Work for our teammates locally and around the globe including providing leading benefits, minimum wage at $22/hr on track to $25/hr by 2025 and opportunities to build a career with us.
See how we put people firstLet’s build something together
As President of Bank of America Charlotte, I get to help our clients, employees and community thrive in our region. I oversee the bank’s work connecting individuals, families, and businesses to resources that make their financial lives better from Iredell County, N.C. to Chester County, S.C. I’m also charged with helping strengthen economic opportunity through social responsibility efforts, which as we know are absolutely essential to the Charlotte market at this time. These initiatives, like supporting workforce development, education and affordable housing, allow us to all come together as neighbors and partners toward a better Charlotte market.
Supporting economic empowerment in Charlotte
Local nonprofits Dress for Success Charlotte and ourBRIDGE for KIDS were named the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees. The nonprofits were selected for their work to address the region’s issues around both economic opportunity for women, as well as support for refugee and immigrant children. As Neighborhood Builders, they each receive a $200,000 grant over two years, comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader and more.
For Charlotte’s Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs, new opportunities online
Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC) is offering local minority-owned businesses more ways to find customers with their e-commerce platform, Shop La Plaza. In addition to helping promote local minority-owned small businesses, LACCC provides technology support and training on online product promotion.
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The power of the arts
At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. That’s why we’re helping the arts flourish in communities across the globe.
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Whether you have everyday financial needs or more complex ones, our experienced specialists can help at locations around your city. Find a location and make an appointment to talk with us.
We remain committed to supporting you with your financial needs during the health crisis. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients and teammates. We encourage visitors wear face coverings when visiting our centers.
In some locations, you may be required to wear a face covering to enter, in alignment with local ordinances.
We make customers our first priority.
Two years in a row, J.D. Power has certified Bank of America in:
Outstanding Customer/Client Satisfaction with Financial Health/Wellness Support
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