Fifth Third Center Stage Dedicated on Hometown Fountain Square

Fifth Third Bank today celebrated the completion of a permanent performance stage on Fountain Square that it is presenting as a gift to the City of Cincinnati. The Fifth Third Center Stage, designed in partnership with 3CDC and the City of Cincinnati, fulfills a long-term community objective for a state-of-the-art public venue on Fountain Square. The stage design and construction represents a $2 million investment by Fifth Third.

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A rendering of Fountain Square, Fifth Third Center Stage and Project Connect in Cincinnati, OH (Graphic: Business Wire)

“We are committed to being an active part of the economic and artistic vibrancy of the Greater Cincinnati region, which we have called home since 1858,” said Greg D. Carmichael, Chairman, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank. “We are proud to recognize the Bank’s bond to the City of Cincinnati and Fountain Square through the donation of the Fifth Third Center Stage, and we greatly appreciate 3CDC and the City’s support. We are also creating a more prominent entrance to the Bank from Fountain Square as part of this overall project, which is a bold investment by Fifth Third in the future of the Bank and the Cincinnati community.”

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Fifth Third Center Stage on August 11 at 12:00 noon with Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and leaders from the Bank and the community, Fifth Third is sponsoring the “Better Together Virtual Concert.” The virtual event will allow the community to safely participate in the festivities while observing social distancing. The 90-minute concert, featuring Cincinnati artists the Kevin McCoy Band and Matt Waters, can be watched on Facebook Live, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. The debut of the new technology built into the stage system in partnership with 3CDC will enable the simulcast of future concerts from Fountain Square, a capability which had previously not been possible.

“Fifth Third Bank’s success has mirrored and been a foundation for Cincinnati’s comeback,” said Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley. “Our City has never been stronger, nor has our downtown ever been more vibrant than it is right now. Fifth Third Center Stage will continue to bring people to our living room—Fountain Square—to have a good time and share Cincinnati pride.”