(FEB. 9, 2020) HOUSTON - Last night, IBC Bank-Houston was honored at the 29^th annual Park Lovers' Ball for their long-time patronage of the Friends of West University Parks Fund. Jeff Samples, president of IBC Bank-Houston, accepted the award on behalf of the bank and expressed appreciation for the honor.

 

 "We're honored to receive this recognition," said Samples. "IBC Bank is a proud member of our community, and we're thankful for the opportunity to contribute to Parks, an organization committed to creating a gathering place where communities can grow and come together. We look forward to supporting the organization as it continues to better the city of Houston."

 

IBC Bank has been involved with Friends of West University Parks since 2001. The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which was established in 1986, serves as the fundraising vehicle for the development, improvement and expansion of parks and green spaces in West University Place. IBC Bank has been a longtime champion of the organization's mission to celebrate our parks and to ensure that we can continue to preserve, develop and grow these spaces for future generations. All funds raised through Park Lovers' Ball 2020 will be applied to West University Place parks.

 

IBC Bank is a true community bank that operates under the business model of building strong individual relationships with our customers and the communities that we serve. Our commitment to "doing more" for local organizations and philanthropic endeavors permeates our company from the top down, and our employees are encouraged to actively participate in supporting civic and charitable organizations throughout our neighborhoods. We place immense value on the wellness benefits that local parks and green spaces can provide to our customers and community members, and are grateful for organizations, like Parks, who strive to support the well-being of Houston by expanding and improving upon the park spaces in our city. Our support of Parks is another example of our organization's dedication to "doing more" for our community and customers, and we are honored to be recognized for our continued commitment to the organization.

 

 

About IBC Bank-Houston

IBC Bank-Houston is a member of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $12 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 189 facilities and 285 ATMs serving 89 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. International Bancshares Corporation was ranked 22^nd on Forbes' prestigious list of 100 Best Banks in America in 2019. IBC Bank-Houston has been serving the area since 1997 and has a retail branch network of 14 locations. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Follow our Facebook page, @IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.