U.S. Bank Announces Plans to Bring More than 50 New Jobs to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY – U.S. Bank plans to bring more than 50 new jobs to Bowling Green, starting in the first quarter of 2010 when U.S. Bank will renovate and expand its 3170 Louisville Road Mortgage Operations Center. It will bring the total number of U.S. Bank employees to more than 300 in the area, nearly 170 at the mortgage service center and 130 working at U.S. Bank’s 15 local branch offices.

"We're very pleased to partner with our colleagues at U.S. Bank Home Mortgage to expand an already significant employee base in the Bowling Green area," said Craig Browning, U.S. Bank regional president for South Central Kentucky. "This expanded U.S. Bank Service Center illustrates our growth and commitment to this area in the form of new jobs and a new future for this existing facility. Our region produces high quality and caring employees that we are most proud to be associated with in serving our customers. We wish to extend a special thanks to city, county and Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce officials for their interest and contributions during our evaluation process."

Dan Prather, senior vice president of U.S. Bank Home Mortgage added, “We selected Bowling Green to grow our mortgage loan, servicing and production call center because we were excited and impressed with the labor quality in this community, and we expect to draw top rate job applicants from the community, including graduates of Western Kentucky University.”

Prather said that interested persons can apply online at usbank.com/careers.

“We congratulate U.S. Bank on the expansion of their existing mortgage call center here in Bowling Green,” said City of Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker. “We’re proud they saw our city as the best location for this expansion, and we thank them for their continued support of our community.”

“This is an exciting day for Bowling Green,” said Todd Davis, 2009 Board of Directors Chairman of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. “U.S. Bank has made a commitment to this community through its work in bringing more high quality, good paying jobs with benefits. They chose to expand here because of our pro-business policies and highly skilled workforce. These are the assets we will continue to promote as we find responsible solutions to our current economic challenges.”

U.S. Bank also recently expanded its Owensboro mortgage service center, just 70 miles north, to accommodate up to 1,000 employees.

Around the Home – 10 No-Cost Tips for Saving Energy

Looking for fast, free ways to save on energy around the home this winter? According to Tom Kraeutler, host of the nationally-syndicated home improvement radio show, The Money Pit, there are many common-sense things you can do everyday in your home to lower energy bills.

Tip #1 – Lock your windows. Don’t just close them, but lock them to create an airtight seal that keeps out air leaks and drafts.

Tip #2 – Plug power-draining computers and electronic equipment into a power strip with a switch, so they can all be easily turned off when not in use.

Tip #3 – Turn off lights when leaving a room.

Tip #4 – Get free solar heat by opening the blinds and shades during the day.

Tip #5 – Chill out and do your laundry in cold water.

Tip #6 – Add a sweater and lower the thermostat. For every degree you lower your thermostat, you may be able to save 5% on heating costs.

Tip #7 – Run only full loads in your dishwasher.

Tip #8 – Remove lint often from your clothes dryer and its outside vent. And, run your dryer in the evening, when the extra heat helps warm your house.

Tip #9 – Close the doors (and the heating vents) in rooms with minimal use, like walk-in closets, laundry rooms and guest bedrooms, to reduce heat use in those areas.

Tip #10 – Snuggle up under more blankets at night and turn your heat down lower to reduce energy costs.

“Small things can add up to big energy savings in the home,” says Kraeutler. “You’ll be surprised to find your energy bills dropping by 20, 30 or more dollars each month when you consistently make the effort.”