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DIL Program Creates Pathways – First IB Proud Sponsor

Universities and industry collaborate to create pathways to the C-suite for ethnic minorities and women INDIANAPOLIS – In an unprecedented effort to foster the professional growth and development of a diverse talent pool, Marian University – Indianapolis has activated a coalition of universities and stakeholders within the state of Indiana to launch a groundbreaking Diversity…

First IB Continues SBA Expansion

First Internet Bank announced today that two new Business Development Officers, Melissa Fenner and Mike Pedicelli, have joined its Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team. “Now more than ever, small business owners need access to capital to help fuel their growth,” said First Internet Bank Vice President, National SBA Sales Manager Mark Gibson. “Melissa and…

Nicole Lorch Named President of First Internet Bancorp, Bank

First Internet Bancorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: INBK) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Nicole Lorch as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company as well as its subsidiary, First Internet Bank (the “Bank”), effective at the close of business on June 30, 2021. David B. Becker will remain as Chairman and…

First IB Named 2021 Top Workplace by Indianapolis Star

First Internet Bank is one of the Top Workplaces in Central Indiana, placing third among midsized companies (150-399 employees). This marks the eighth consecutive year First Internet Bank has been selected for this honor. The annual rankings recognize leading companies in Central Indiana as determined through employee surveys. “Our employees take pride in the supportive…

First Internet Bank Expands SBA Team – Welcomes Senior Business Development Officers

First Internet Bank welcomes Samuel Criales, Thomas Hurdman, Laurel McNamara and Ben Woodward to its Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team as Senior Business Development Officers. “Small businesses remain an essential part of our economy,” said First Internet Bank, Vice President, National SBA Sales Manager, Mark Gibson. “Our goal, put simply, is to make capital…

Bank Commits $250K to Hamilton Co. Community Foundation

First Internet Bank announced today a contribution of $250,000 to the Hamilton County Community Foundation unrestricted endowment which will be awarded to not-for-profit organizations in the area. Through a 2:1 match with Lilly Endowment’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) VII Initiative – increasing the total commitment to $750,000 – these funds will help address the…

First Internet Bank Selected for FedNow Service Pilot Program

First Internet Bank to shape the future of instant payments First Internet Bank today announced its participation in a pilot program for the FedNow Service, the Federal Reserve’s instant payments network. This collaboration further evidences a commitment to digital banking and faster payments on the part of First Internet Bank, the nation’s first state chartered,…

Newsweek Names First IB Best Small Business Checking Account

First Internet Bank announced today that it has been recognized for offering the “Best Small Business Checking Account” in Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks 2021. First Internet Bank President and CEO David Becker said, “Long before I started First Internet Bank, I was a small business owner and lifelong entrepreneur. Owning a small business is all-consuming,…