Sheffield, Ala.− Monday, November 29, 2021– Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2021. This marks the third year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank.
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Sheffield, Ala.− Monday, August 30, 2021 – Bank Independent was recently recognized by Mastercard as the winner of the “Doing Well by Doing Good” 2021 award. This national award is conferred annually to one financial institution deemed best for their use of assets in community service or charitable contributions.
Sheffield, Ala.− Thursday, September 16, 2021 – Bank Independent is proud to partner with gener8tor to bring gBETA Shoals to the area. Gener8tor is a nationally recognized startup accelerator connecting creative economies. gBETA Shoals is part of an innovative program that provides a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots.
Sheffield, Ala.− Tuesday, August 03, 2021 – Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama, ranking #3 in the state for the second year in a row. The Bank was the highest ranked company headquartered in Alabama in the large company division and was the top financial institution ranked in the state. This annual rankings program created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group is in its twelfth year.
Sheffield, Ala.− Friday, June 25, 2021 – Bank Independent has been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual nationwide list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2021 and ranks number 1 in the State of Alabama for a second year in a row. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 24, 2021 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
Sheffield, Ala. – Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – Bank Independent will launch its eighth annual School Share drive on June 28th to benefit local school children through the “$5 Helps Carry the Cost” campaign. School supplies and donations will be accepted at all locations of Bank Independent, by PayPal and through scheduled collection events until July 16. Bank Independent works with local partner organizations across their seven-county footprint to ensure donations are distributed to area families in need.
Sheffield, Ala. – Friday, May 21, 2021 –Ten local college and university students were recognized as recipients of the 2020/2021 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship by way of virtual, online celebrations hosted in their honor by representatives from Bank Independent and their education partners: Northwest Shoals Community College, Athens State University and University of North Alabama.
Sheffield, Ala.− Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2020. This marks the second year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank.
Sheffield, Ala.− Wednesday, September 28, 2020 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama. This annual program is in its eleventh year - created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.
