The United Community Bank (UCB) had its annual Customer Appreciation Day today as a way to show its appreciation for its community. The United Community Bank (UCB) had its annual Customer Appreciation Day today to show its appreciation of its community.

The event lasted from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m outside of the bank and was a special day of recognition for all of UCB’s customers. Amber Davenport, Marketing Manager for UCB, said of Customer Appreciation Day “United Community is a community bank and this is a way for the bank to give back to the community and to thank the people for their business”.

As a way of showing their support, UCB treated customers to a free lunch of hot dogs, popcorn, soda and a free tomato plant. Nancy Fangles, the balloon lady, was also at the event making balloon art for children.

Davenport also said about the day, “It’s a day that’s all about our customers. We have a great group of bankers, it’s our privilege to be their bank and we pride ourselves on the great service that we can offer. It’s just a fun day and a chance for the employees to get to know the customers and celebrate the relationship we have with them.”

UCB expected around 2500 to 3000 people at the event.