Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) on Thursday celebrated its grand opening and cut the ribbon for its newest banking center at 9333 N. Meridian St., Suite 125, Indianapolis, in partnership with the Indy Chamber and OneZone Chamber of Commerce. As is tradition with all CFB grand openings, the bank presented a donation to a local nonprofit organization. CFB donated $2,500 to The Advancement Center for Washington Township Schools by adopting two classrooms and contributing to the teacher grant fund.
“Community First Bank has an ongoing teacher grant partnership with Westfield, Noblesville, and Kokomo school foundations, and we are thrilled as we enter this area near 93rd & Meridian to add a partnership with the local Washington Townships Schools,” Business Banking Center Manager Romhaad Davis said.
Since its local founding in Kokomo in 2003, Community First Bank’s steady growth has been attributed to overwhelming support for the vision of its unique way to do banking in its communities – a bank that is locally owned, locally governed and staffed with experienced bankers.
“While we have great technology, we still believe relationships are built face to face,” CFB President and CEO Robb Blume said.
(From left) Megan Karnafel (CFB, Lead Financial Services Representative), Leia Magdalinos (CFB, Assistant Branch Manager), Bonnie Riley (CFB, Executive Banker), Emily Kaiser (The Advancement Center for Washington Township Schools & North Central Alumni), Robb Blume (CFB, President & CEO), and Romhaad Davis (CFB, Business Banking Center Manager). (Photo provided)
Representatives from CFB’s SBA Lending (the bank is a preferred lender with the SBA), Commercial Lending, Treasury Management, and Mortgage Lending teams were present during the event, as it was a great opportunity to get to know their neighbors and fellow Chamber members.
“We are tremendously excited to be opening our first full-service banking facility in Indianapolis and our fourth new office in the surrounding area since 2019,” Blume said. “We look forward to serving the citizens of Marion County and Hamilton County, as an independent community bank, for many years to come.”
About Community First Bank
Community First Bank (CFB) was chartered in 2003 in Kokomo and is committed to keeping outstanding customer service, local decision-making, and relationship-building at its core. The locally owned and operated bank currently has branches in Indianapolis, Kokomo, Westfield, and Noblesville. CFB has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for eight consecutive years by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Additional information can be found at CFBIndiana.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.