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First Independence Bank customers share their opening day experience

In a historic move, First Independence Bank is venturing outside of Detroit for the very first time in more than 50 years and opened two locations in Minnesota. On April 26, the first Black-owned bank ...
Yahoo

Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank opens in Minneapolis

Detroit-based First Independence Bank plans to address Minnesota’s racial disparities in income and wealth. First Independence Bank, based in Detroit, has expanded to Minneapolis, Minnesota, making it ...
KARE 11

First Black-owned bank now officially open in Twin Cities

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's first Black-owned bank has now officially opened it's doors in Minneapolis, and it's getting broad support in addressing an ambitious goal. "We're really trying to make ...
CBS News

First Black-Owned Twin Cities Bank Officially Opens Next Week

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- The first Black-owned bank in the Twin Cities will officially open next Tuesday. First Independence Bank is headquartered in Detroit, and made the move to Minnesota with the ...
Crain's Detroit

First Independence Bank revives president role amid leadership restructuring

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. First Independence Bank is restructuring its leadership.
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Authorities investigating after same Independence bank robbed twice in 24 hours

RIGHT NOW, POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO TRACK DOWN WHO ROBBED THE SAME BANK TWICE IN 24 HOURS. THE CENTRAL BANK ON EAST 23RD IN INDEPENDENCE. FBI AGENTS SHARED PHOTOS OF THE SUSPECTS. THE FIRST ROBBERY ...
Twin Cities Business

Minnesota’s First Black-Owned Bank Looks to Aid Unbanked, Underbanked Communities

Minnesota’s first-ever Black-owned full-service bank opened its doors this week marking a major first in a state with some of the worst racial wealth inequality in the nation. With a goal of reaching ...
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First Independence Bank to host grand opening celebration of 1st Black-owned bank in the Twin Cities

First Independence Bank is set to host Twin Cities Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, April 26 starting at 10am ET. This community event marks historic Black-owned bank in Minnesota. See details ...
Crain's Detroit

First Independence in Detroit among minority-owned banks making NFL loan

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Professional football's top league has taken on $78 ...
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Lee’s Summit, Missouri man indicted for Independence bank robbery

A Lee’s Summit man faces federal charges for robbing a bank in Independence, Missouri.A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, indicted James K. Kerr, 54, of Lee’s Summit, for robbing Hawthorn ...
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Independence Bank ranks 2nd in Kentucky's 'Best Places to work'

Jun. 24—Independence Bank ranked second in Kentucky for the "Best Places to Work" by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management. 2021 marks the 17th annual ...