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Berkshire Bank Announces Third Contest Winner12:55PM / Monday, March 02, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Little did David Metz of East Greenbush, New York know when he arrived at Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Banksm on Thursday, February 26 that he would be 10 thousand dollars richer by the end of the day. David Metz was randomly selected as the third of three winners in Berkshire Bank’s Great 30K CA$H Giveaway. The cash prizes are part of a promotion to say thank you Berkshire Bank’s home equity lines customers and consumers.
From left to right, Kimberly Riggs-Halusic, Berkshire Bank VP, Regional Branch Manger, Winners Barbara and David Metz, Sandra Lee, Berkshire Bank East Greenbush Branch Manager.
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Jeanne Robinson, Perfect Choice Photography
The promotion, which began in June 2008, continued into 2009. Consumers were encouraged to open and activate a Line of Credit loan and automatically be eligible to win one of the three 10 thousand dollar cash prizes. The last drawing was held in February 2009 and included all entries submitted from the contest’s beginning.
The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received, but for David Metz Thursday, February 26 was his lucky day. Metz was greeted by Sandra F. Lee, Berkshire Bank branch manager at the East Greenbush, New York office. Surrounded by customers and the Bank’s employees, Metz was presented with an oversized check by Kim Riggs-Halusic, Michele Fairbrother and Michael Mirski, vice presidents and regional branch managers and Fedelina Madrid vice president of marketing at Berkshire Bank. “It was so exciting to see him when we walked through the door. He had no idea he was the winner and was shocked when presented with the check. It’s a great feeling to see someone have that kind of good luck and a great way for us to give back to our valued customers ”, said, Sandra Lee, of Berkshire Bank. |
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| I think it is great that a bank is providing promotions that give something of value to their customers. Ten thousand dollars is a lot of money today. | | from: VPilar | on: 03-03-2009 12:00AM
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