Bank Independent sponsored 31 Shoals area high school juniors and seniors from 11 schools to participate in the Alabama Bankers Association Legislative Day event in Montgomery on Wednesday, April 16.
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Bank Independent Supports 31 Students at State Capitol Event
Bank Independent is proud to announce the addition of Crystal Gilreath as Vice President - Sales Officer for Morgan County. Based at the Bank’s Decatur Beltline Sales Office, Crystal has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on lending and a passion for empowering local businesses.
Bank Independent Celebrates Grand Reopening of Rebuilt Decatur Beltline Sales Office
Bank Independent marked a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to the communities it serves with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 24, celebrating the grand opening of its newly rebuilt Sales Office on the Beltline in Decatur. While the location has long been a trusted part of the Decatur landscape, the completely redesigned building represents a renewed investment in the city and the people who call it home.
In today’s digital world, online banking scams are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent. Cybercriminals use various tactics to steal personal and financial information, often leading to significant financial loss and identity theft. Protecting yourself from these threats requires vigilance and knowledge. Here are some essential steps to safeguard your banking account from online scams:
Bank Independent and the University of North Alabama Launch Scholarship Program for Customers
Bank Independent and the University of North Alabama (UNA) are proud to announce a new scholarship partnership designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Bank Independent customers. Beginning immediately, eligible customers who enroll at UNA can receive a 20% scholarship toward undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree programs.
Bank Independent is proud to announce the promotion of DeMarco McClain to Area President for Madison County.
Bank Independent Kicks Off Food & Family Share Drive to Support Local Families in Need
Bank Independent is excited to announce the launch of Food and Family Share, beginning on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting not only non-perishable food items but also baby diapers to support local families in need.
Bank Independent is pleased to announce that Sabrina Rouse has been named Sales Manager of the Athens Downtown Sales Office. An Athens native, Rouse brings valuable experience to the role, having previously worked in the bank’s sales offices, where she developed a strong foundation in customer service and community banking.
Bank Independent is pleased to announce the promotion of Tiffany Dostica to Sales Specialist.
After my recent shift over from a more capital markets focused career to community banking, I have sometimes been asked by friends and colleagues ‘why’? The soft answer centers on an appreciation of what community banking does in the many markets that are less well served by the large financial institutions. The more direct and numbers driven answer is “economic impact.” While it’s easy for many in finance to imagine running an asset management business or hedge fund as a career apex, I think that if you start breaking down the direct impact of various business models on the real economy, there are few other businesses as important to the economy as community banks.