Reno - Bob Francl, EVP, regional president at First Independent Bank has joined the Nevada State Development Corporation (NSDC) Board of Directors. Francl’s term officially began June of 2018. He joins nine other NSDC board members statewide who help guide the organization as it works to facilitate growth of the state’s small and medium-sized businesses through SBA lending … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank’s Bob Francl Joins Nevada State Development Corporation Board of Directors
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First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Northern Nevada Children in September
Reno - First Independent Bank is joining with community organizations, the Hot August Nights Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to collect warm winter coats for Northern Nevada children who might otherwise go without. During the month of September, the public is encouraged to support local children in need by dropping off a new or gently used winter … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Northern Nevada Children in September
First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Children In Need Through October
Reno - First Independent Bank is helping provide warm winter coats to Northern Nevada children whose families may not be able to afford one. For the third year in a row, First Independent Bank is joining the Hot August Nights Foundation to encourage the general public, as well as First Independent Bank clients and employees, to join in this important coat collection … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Children In Need Through October
Nevada Leaders in Business Survey Highlights Workforce Strengths and Weaknesses
Reno, Nev. - Members of Nevada’s workforce are being praised for their willingness to learn and their ability to adapt to changing environments but need to improve their communication skills and self-motivation, according to a survey of the state’s top business leaders. First Independent Bank, along with Bank of Nevada, funded the 2017 Nevada Leaders in Business Survey which … [Read more...] about Nevada Leaders in Business Survey Highlights Workforce Strengths and Weaknesses
First Independent Bank Welcomes Dan Dykes as Vice President, Relationship Manager
Reno – First Independent Bank is excited to announce the addition of Dan Dykes to the business banking team as Vice President, Relationship Manager. Dan has a strong commitment to the northern Nevada region, a background in community banking, and a long history working in the Carson Valley assisting municipal customers. “With Dan’s experience in nearly every aspect of … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Welcomes Dan Dykes as Vice President, Relationship Manager
Banking on Nevada: Stronger + in Recovery Mode
For City National Bank, 2016 was one of its best years since the economic downturn. Today, with $47 billion in assets, its financials are more robust overall, profitability is improved, topline revenues are increasing and its number of clients is up, said Scott Aney, Nevada regional executive. In fact, in December, executives signed a 10-year lease extension for City National’s … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada: Stronger + in Recovery Mode
Hundreds of Children Benefit From First Independent Bank and Hot August Nights Foundation Coat Drives
Reno - First Independent Bank customers, employees, and the general public, collected nearly 200 new coats for Northern Nevada children to keep them warm this winter. The coats were collected during a month-long coat drive involving all seven First Independent Bank locations. The 192 coats collected were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. “It is truly … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Children Benefit From First Independent Bank and Hot August Nights Foundation Coat Drives
Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno - More than half of Washoe County voters agree with many Northern Nevada business leaders that improving public education, including school facilities, will strengthen the business climate of Northern Nevada. On November 8, 2016, more than 56 percent of Washoe County voters approved a permanent sales tax increase to provide funding for school expansion projects and new … [Read more...] about Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno Business Leaders Say Improved Educational Efforts Will Improve Business Climate
Reno, Nev. - Washoe County can improve its business climate by making improvements to K-12 education, by providing more workforce development training, and by increasing the number of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) graduates. Those findings were revealed in a survey of 120 business leaders who were asked how they would improve Washoe County’s business … [Read more...] about Reno Business Leaders Say Improved Educational Efforts Will Improve Business Climate
First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
Reno - One of downtown Reno’s longest vacant buildings is being transformed into an upscale apartment building, bringing new life and modern living options to the downtown Reno area. The redevelopment project is a partnership between Basin Street Properties and Bentar Development, which received funding to complete the project from First Independent Bank, a division of … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Funds Downtown Reno Upscale Apartment Project
First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
Reno - First Independent Bank is helping the Hot August Nights Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping children in need or at-risk, collect warm coats for families during its annual coat drive. The public can donate any new or gently used coats, especially those for children, at any of the First Independent Bank Branches in Northern Nevada. Donations can be dropped off … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot
The business financing picture in Nevada today is brighter than it was during the two years following the country’s great recession. Capital is available. Businesses are seeking financing, and lenders are closing loans. “Things are definitely looking up,” said Bob Francl, executive vice president and regional manager of First Independent Bank, which serves clients primarily … [Read more...] about Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot