One of the ties that bind us as a society is our network of churches.

Healthcare is one of the most dynamic sectors of our economy. Along with energy, healthcare will sit on top of the national agenda, regardless of who assumes the presidency in 2009, for many years to come.

The theme of this month’s Fifth Third Community Connection is, “Options and Opportunities.”

As difficult as the business and political environment is today, think back 150 years to the origins of Fifth Third Bank and you would be facing an impending Civil War. Makes today seem almost tame by comparison. It’s the lesson that hindsight provides us.

On the third day of the fifth month, May 3rd or 5/3, we at Fifth Third Bank celebrate Fifth Third Day. On this day we honor the reason we are in business by toasting our customers, our colleagues and our communities.

The things we do for dreams.