First Charter Bank Introduces Convenient Package of Services for Business Owners

First Charter (NASDAQ:FCTR) has introduced BizFirst, a package of financial services that can be customized to meet the unique needs of business owners. BizFirst is a one-stop shopping convenience for business owners, providing financial services for both business and personal needs. The BizFirst package includes free business and personal checking, free online banking and bill pay, free business and personal debit cards and free employee checking. BizFirst customers also benefit from a complimentary insurance and investment planning consultation. Bob James, President and CEO, noted, "First Charter’s business model is based on establishing relationships with our clients. By getting to know our clients, we can better understand the needs of their business. BizFirst is another way we can add value for our clients and their employees with the banking, insurance and investment products they require to run their business - all in a convenient one-stop shopping environment.” BizFirst includes a special introductory offer of up to a $50 cash bonus when opening the account, as well as preferred rates on a First Charter Platinum Money Market account. Business customers may also customize their BizFirst services with the addition of Merchant Services, Remote Deposit Capture, Short and Long-term credit solutions and a Business Credit Card. A BizFirst print advertising campaign and direct mail promotion support the launch of this new package of services for business owners. The integrated marketing campaign launches this week throughout First Charter markets in North Carolina. About First Charter First Charter Corporation (NASDAQ: FCTR), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a regional financial services company with assets of $4.9 billion and is the holding company for First Charter Bank. First Charter operates 60 full-service financial centers, four insurance offices, and 137 ATMs in North Carolina and Georgia, and also operates loan origination offices in Asheville, North Carolina and Reston, Virginia. First Charter provides businesses and individuals with a broad range of financial services, including banking, financial planning, wealth management, investments, insurance, and mortgages.