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On this #WomensEqualityDay, we recognize the remarkable achievements of women who have paved the way for progress in society. Building a culture of inclusion is at the heart of all that we do, and we celebrate our colleagues by sharing their incredible stories of empowerment, innovation and volunteerism.

Meet Michael, a loyal Citizens customer of 20 years, and his banker, Ron! In honor of 20 years of Citizens Bank Park, we interviewed this duo about their shared passion of the Philadelphia Phillies and their friendship. Relationships like this are at the core of what we do. As the official bank of the Phillies, Citizens is proud to celebrate this team, this city, and our customers. To learn more about Citizens Bank Park visit: http://spr.ly/6046lKszu. #MadeReady

Char Mills, who founded Modern Maison Co. during the pandemic, initially offered online cooking classes to kids before pivoting to in-person workshops and catering focused on custom charcuterie boards. Learn about this Detroit-based 2024 Small Business Community Champion Award winner here: http://spr.ly/6048Y2wqM #BlackBusinessMonth #Citizens #SmallBusiness

#QueensNightMarket vendor Alberto Richardson, who runs Treat Yourself Jerk with his wife, Ria, and cousin, has as good of a recipe for success as he does for Jamaican jerk chicken. Learn about his business, networking and his thoughtful approach to expansion here: http://spr.ly/6046YktUu. #BlackBusinessMonth #SmallBusiness

Wondering why your business banker relationship matters? Consider these top four benefits. Companies that seek expert advice like this are thriving, as shown by the Citizens 2024 business outlook report. Explore the report for more data and key insights here: http://spr.ly/6043YXXC5.

Burmese Bites owner Myo Lin Thway first became a #QueensNightMarket vendor 9 years ago with the goal of spreading awareness of Burmese cuisine. Learn about his story, his popular keema palata dish and how he’s capitalizing on opportunities to grow his customer base here: http://spr.ly/6048YuZRK. #SmallBusiness

Building the workforce of the future and fostering strong communities remain two areas of focus for us. We’re highlighting more of these values in action from our Environmental Social Governance Report and Climate Report. Read the full reports to learn more about how we’re creating a thriving, sustainable and inclusive future for all. http://spr.ly/6042cag1p

Your business banking is too important to leave to a stranger. Top-performing insight-driven companies know the value of good advice, which is why 83% work with a dedicated business banker. Learn more about how you can get the most from expert advice to reach new levels of success in Citizens 2024 business outlook report: http://spr.ly/6041cQZlW.

To celebrate #NationalInternDay, we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look with our Content Strategy intern, Julia! At an event at our Johnston, RI campus for our 140 interns, she participated in a fireside chat with our Chairman and CEO, Bruce Van Saun, and a panel of our Early Career Development Program alumni. Citizens summer internships offer college juniors 10 weeks of hands-on experience, hybrid schedules, mentorship and exposure to senior leadership. These experiences help prepare the next generation for successful careers in finance, marketing, human resources, data and analytics, technology and more. Be on the lookout for summer 2025 internships taking applicants at the end of August/early September and learn more about our programs: http://spr.ly/6040cVGCr.

Citizens is committed to driving climate impact and leading with robust corporate governance. Today we are highlighting just a few examples of these values in action from our Environmental Social Governance Report and Climate Report. We’re driving climate impact: - Our $50 billion Sustainable Finance Target includes $5 billion for green initiatives. - We receive renewable electricity credits through a virtual power purchase agreement with green energy company Ørsted. We’re leading with robust corporate governance: - The National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter named our Board the 2023 Top Public Company Board of the Year. Read the full reports to learn more about how we’re creating lasting change for those we serve and the communities where we work and live: http://spr.ly/6047c1g9S