Bank announces new incentive program

PeoplesBank has announced a new customer incentive program that offers a free Whole Foods Market Gift Card for opening a Free Checking account. The offer started on November 10 and is available at all Bank offices. PeoplesBank will also hold weekly drawings for $500 Whole Foods Market Gift Cards until the end of the year. No purchase is necessary to enter the drawing and entry forms are available at all PeoplesBank offices.

"We are always looking for ways to engage new customers in a way that provides real value," stated Susan Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at PeoplesBank. "We really feel that our new customers will enjoy the Whole Foods Market experience and the gift cards offer flexibility and convenience. Plus, the Thanksgiving season and the fact that Whole Foods Market and our Hadley offices are practically neighbors made this idea a winner for us. Our Free Checking now not only includes free Online Banking and free ATMs, but also free food!"

"Whole Foods Market is thrilled that PeoplesBank is offering our gift card as an incentive for their new account program," stated Ann Walsh-Sullivan, Marketing Team Leader for Whole Foods Market in Hadley.

The Whole Foods Market Gift Card offering, valued at $10, and $500 weekly drawings are being promoted by both PeoplesBank and the Whole Foods Market located at the Mountain Farms Mall in Hadley. The promotion will run until December 31, 2005, under current plans.