Fifth Third Bank has partnered with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) to launch the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85M investment that will empower small businesses across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint to grow and create jobs in their communities and build a more equitable small business ecosystem. "Small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third.