First Independence Bank

Headquartered in #Detroit, MI, we remain the 7th largest African American-owned bank in the U.S. | #BankingDetroit #BankingTwinCities #BankingChicago

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Big news for #Michigan!🎉

First Independence Chairman & CEO Kenneth Kelly will be honored as one of @detroitnews's Michiganians of the Year for his #impact!

More exciting updates to come as we celebrate this incredible recognition: https://t.co/uzaqfF086E

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📣We’re excited to start the week by celebrating some incredible news...

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Timothy Ha, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer at #FirstIndependence, on his appointment as President of the @apacc_detroit foundation!👏

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🇺🇸 This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

#FirstIndependence Bank will be closed Monday, May 25th, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

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🎉 Today, we're celebrating 56 years of #impact, opportunity, and community!

Thank you to our incredible team, customers, and partners for being part of the journey and helping us continue building stronger futures together!!💙❤️

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🌸Behind many strong families, communities, & future leaders is the influence of a mother’s love, wisdom, & perseverance.

This #MothersDay, we celebrate the women who continue to pour into others and build lasting legacies every single day.

Happy Mother’s Day!💖

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@leegroup Absolutely!!

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Proud to join & sponsor @leegroup's 12th Annual #SmallBusiness Workshop on May 13!✨

Join us as #FirstIndependence's VP & Dir. of Treasury Mmgt., Sheila Marable, speaks on using tech to protect your business & drive growth.

Register: https://t.co/Tx7F9lwJZ4

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🌮🎉 Tacos, teamwork, and a little extra flavor today at #FirstIndependence Bank!

We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo and enjoying the moments that make our workplace feel like a community.

Wishing everyone a fun and festive #CincodeMayo!

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✨Great news to start May!✨

We are honored to have been recognized by @GSSEM this week at the 2026 Volunteer National Awards Ceremony as a Friend of Girl Scouting!

We are grateful to Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan for their continued #partnership & #impact!

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Build your financial foundation with #FirstIndependence Bank.

Open a checking, savings, or business account & take the next step with confidence!

55+ years of empowering communities. Your goals are personal. Your #banking should be too.

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“We need an all-hands approach on fraud.” ABA Chair and @ficonnected CEO Kenneth Kelly explains why the fight against fraud unites the banking industry and why other stakeholders including social media platforms need to join the fight.

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✨What does it take to turn investment into real #communityimpact?

Caroline Chambers, Director of Community Investments at #FirstIndependence, joined “In the Conference Room” with @leegroup to discuss philanthropy & driving change.

🎥Watch: https://t.co/w4D8N3tH8l

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“We need a healthy banking system across the board.” ABA Chair and @ficonnected CEO Kenneth Kelly discusses the importance of banks of all sizes on @BloombergTV.

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Big moment for our team!👏

Kenneth Kelly, Chairman & CEO of @FirstIndependence and @ABABankers Chair, joined Bloomberg’s “The Close” to share insights on #banking stability.

Proud of his #leadership on a national stage!

🎥Watch: https://t.co/K3cokoyLFy

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We were honored to attend the @DETROITNAACP's 71st #FightForFreedomFundDinner, where leaders advancing #equity & justice gathered!

Proud to see President Dimitrius Hutcherson, Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, & Mayor Mary Sheffield recognized for their impact.

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🔥#Detroit basketball!🔥

With the game for the @DetroitPistons vs. @OrlandoMagic happening tomorrow, momentum is being felt everywhere!💙❤️

During the season, we brought leaders from our Next-Gen Board to attend a monumental game!

Who’s ready for tomorrow?👀🏀

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💰 Wrapping up #FinancialLiteracyMonth and keeping the momentum going!

Proud to support #MiMoneyMatters with partners across Michigan and to have our President, Dimitrius Hutcherson, speak at the launch!

🎥Watch the recap!

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Big #thankyou to @DETROITNAACP for inviting Todd P. Carter, MSF of #FirstIndependence, to the @WayneState Credit Awareness Panel!

We're delighted his message on building relationships & creating opportunities resonated with students.

Proud to support & continue the #impact!🎉

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✨Reminder: #Scholarship Deadline Approaching!🎓

Know a #highschool senior in #Detroit?

Don’t let them miss this opportunity!

The 10th Annual Rhonda Pugh Memorial #Scholarship, presented by #FirstIndependence, is now accepting applications!

⏰ Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Where would we be without our Administrative Professionals…honestly? Probably missing meeting & wondering what happened.😄

Today at #FirstIndependence, we’re celebrating the real MVPs who keep everything on track!

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay!💙

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