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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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.
✨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.
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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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!🎉
✨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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