[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
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                                KEYBANK

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize KeyBank for 
being honored as the Large Business of the Year by the West Chamber of 
Commerce.
   KeyBank is a valuable community partner across the Denver Metro area 
and in Jefferson County. In Colorado, KeyBank has 700 employees, 61 
branches and gives generously to more than 50 community partners every 
year in support of education, workforce development and advancing 
economic inclusion through building stronger neighborhoods and 
communities.
   For the past two years, KeyBank has sponsored the ``Launch'' program 
for the Jefferson County Business Resource Center. Through this 
sponsorship, KeyBank plays an important role in helping local 
entrepreneurs create business plans and develop the skills they need to 
start a small business.
   In addition to supporting local entrepreneurs through the ``Launch'' 
program, KeyBank also plays an important role in funding small 
businesses in Jefferson County. KeyBank has provided small business 
loans to numerous local entrepreneurs, which have helped them acquire 
other businesses, purchase real estate or grow their businesses in a 
variety of ways.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to KeyBank for this well-
deserved honor from the West Chamber of Commerce.

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