The 5th Annual Free Heartland Bank Financial Summit Presented by Heartland Bank, 104.9 The River and ABC 6/FOX 28

GAHANNA, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Bank, 104.9 The River and ABC 6/ FOX 28 team up to present the 2012 Money Matters Financial Summit, a free event for individuals interested in getting some additional assistance with their finances. This event will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Sessions are provided at no cost and a free catered lunch by Chile Verde. There will be representatives from Apprisen Financial Advocates, a consumer credit counseling service and Heartland Bank on hand to answer any questions participants may have.

Attendees can choose three sessions in personal finance from a list of ten different topics. Topics include: Buying Your First Home, Is Refinancing Right For Me? Budgeting and Living Within Your Means, How to Manage Your Credit Card Debt, The Basics of Investing, Retirement: Are You Ready For It? Your Finances How to Win, Am I Protected? Understanding Your Insurance Coverage, Understand Your Credit Score and How to Improve it, and Teaching Your Kids About Money.

G. Scott McComb, President and CEO of Heartland Bank stated, "We are proud to offer this financial resource again this year to Central Ohioans. Now more than ever consumers should rely on financial institutions for the advice they need to know from people they trust. As a community bank, this is our commitment and responsibility to the communities in which we serve."

Todd Stach, Program Director at 104.9 The River, added, "The tools, information and encouragement available for FREE is absolutely priceless!  I have personally seen lives changed and hope restored to those who have attended in the past."

Tony D'Angelo, Director of Sales WTTE FOX 28 and WSYX ABC 6 stated, "We are proud to support Heartland Bank's Free Financial Summit. The event is both timely and vital to the Central Ohio Community."  

Register online at http://www.heartlandbank.com/MoneyMatters2012 or at any Heartland Bank location.

About Heartland Bank

Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates eleven full-service banking offices. Alternative investment services are provided through Infinex Investments, Inc. Heartland Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve, a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the over-the-counter (OTC) Bulletin Board Service under the symbol HLAN. Learn more about Heartland Bank at heartlandbank.com.

About 104.9 The River

104.9 The River is a licensed radio station serving Columbus and all of Central Ohio. 104.9 The River is owned and operated by Christian Voice of Central Ohio, Inc., a local not for profit corporation (CVCO, Inc.)

About ABC 6/FOX 28

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 82 TV stations in 45 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 26.3% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC and Azteca affiliates.

MEDIA CONTACT:
G. Scott McComb
President and CEO
614.337.4600

SOURCE Heartland BancCorp