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January 14, 2021
Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina.
Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low income communities. The transaction was completed at the end of 2020.
One of approximately 20 banks designated as Black or African American owned in the U.S., Optus Bank will use the money Duke Energy deposited to provide other minority-owned businesses and underserved communities equal access to capital loans and financial services.
Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina.
Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 11:20am
CONTENT: Press Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., January 14, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low income communities. The transaction was completed at the end of 2020.
One of approximately 20 banks designated as Black or African American owned in the U.S., Optus Bank will use the money Duke Energy deposited to provide other minority-owned businesses and underserved communities equal access to capital loans and financial services.