2025 C2C Award Nominees
Eighteen nominees submitted their community service work from 2025 for consideration.
Eighteen nominees submitted their community service work from 2025 for consideration.
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Vice President, Banking Center Manager – The National Bank of Indianapolis
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Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.
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Eighteen nominees submitted their community service work from 2025 for consideration.
Modernizing bank supervision by Michael J. Messaglia and Keaton J. Miller | posted on March 16, 2026Community banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.
The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on July 14, 2026The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.
The OCC steps in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act by Brett J. Ashton | posted on July 13, 2026Until a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.
Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on July 13, 2026The bank was founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort.
Whistle while you work? by Joey K. Wright and Asha A. Cermak | posted on July 13, 2026The range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.
Short elected to Home Bank board by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on July 13, 2026K. Lowell Short Jr. recently retired as senior vice president, chief accounting officer for the Federal home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA's Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTogether, we fuel a pro-business economic environment that contributes to the strength and vitality of our state.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThroughout our history, Americans have relied on banks of all sizes to provide the credit needed for individuals and businesses to thrive.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunity banks have a unique and profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

Eighteen nominees submitted their community service work from 2025 for consideration.

Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

The program brings local students into the bank to provide them with career connections, mentorship and networking opportunities while helping the bank identify potential future employees.

The twice-historic occasion also marked the opening of the state’s first Minority Depository Institution bank.
1st Source Bank, South Bend
Jordan Briggeman of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate.
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper
First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville
First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville

Seven new companies joined the IBA as associate members as of our September/October 2026 issue.

What do Walgreens, Starbucks, and the Olive Garden have in common? Their message is clear: What you see is what you get.

Two new companies joined the IBA as associate members as of our July/August 2026 issue.

The Terrence R. Duvernay Award recognizes individuals for achievement in affordable housing leadership.