SHEFFIELD — According to Security magazine, there are more than 2,200 attacks each day. That breaks down to nearly 1 cyberattack every 39 seconds, equating to more than 800,000 attacks […]

SHEFFIELD – The ever-growing Bank Independent will host a hiring event next week in the Shoals area. Bank Independent’s said their highly competitive compensation and benefits package is one of […]

Managing your retirement plan during volatile times can be a daunting task. Markets are constantly in flux, and it can be difficult to know what to do when your investments […]

Several formerly local banks have been closing offices, leaving town, or selling out to big banks lately, but that is not something Bank Independent thinks about. It may have already […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bank Independent celebrated its 30th branch opening with a ribbon-cutting Thursday in Huntsville’s MidCity District. “It’s a pretty exciting time for Bank Independent,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of […]

SHEFFIELD – The Bank Independent “Feed a Family for $5” campaign returns March 6 as part of its ninth annual Food Share drive to benefit local food banks. Donations of non-perishable […]

HUNTSVILLE — Get all your team members in their right seat on the bus. Play to everyone’s individual strengths. Put people in positions where they best benefit the organization and […]

HUNTSVILLE — By now, everyone should have gotten their forms (W-2, 1099, etc.) from their employers or those who have paid you for your services. Now comes the matter of […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent announced the promotions of team members Tim Singleton, Stacy Suggs, Janice Pride and Samantha Hayes. “We’re proud to recognize the promotion of these team members who […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville is about to see a lot more of Bank Independent. All around North Alabama, banks are buying, selling, acquiring, merging, and consolidating to become more competitive. But […]

DECATUR — How does a small, niche-driven business of just five people in Decatur grow to an international company and is in 47 states? Teamwork. “Every success we’ve had is […]

HUNTSVILLE — Much like the little engine that could, Bank Independent doesn’t just think it can, but it knows it can handle big development projects. And it does “with some […]

SHEFFIELD — More than 3,600 toys and $1,200 in cash were donated in the 12th annual Bank Independent Toy Share drive. This year’s effort was from Nov. 10-Dec. 2. All […]

Several formerly local banks have been closing offices, leaving town, or selling out to big banks lately, but that is not something Bank Independent thinks about. It may have already […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent’s Value Account has been officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards for 2023-24. “We are […]

HUNTSVILLE – It doesn’t exactly feel a lot like Christmas, but the sounds of the season will echo downtown Thursday in the eighth annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Hosted by WRSA-FM […]

SHEFFIELD — Perhaps no industry has faced more existential challenges over the past 20 years than the American banking system. From the millennium bug to disruptive technology, economic turmoil, mass […]

SHEFFIELD — With three offices under construction on County Line Road in Madison, downtown Huntsville and at Hays Farm in South Huntsville, Bank Independent is preparing for significant growth by […]

SHEFFIELD –  For the fourth year in a row, Bank Independent has been selected one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For, according to American Banker and Best Companies Group. […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent gains two new mortgage loan originators after promoting two team members, it was announced. Shawn Melampy will serve the eastern market and the Madison County area. […]

SHEFFIELD – Once they break out the toys, you know Santa is beginning to pack his sleigh. And Bank Independent is working with North Alabama communities to make sure no […]

SHEFFIELD – Two team members from Sheffield-based Bank Independent have been promoted to vice president, the bank announced. Harris Parker has been named assistant vice president, sales officer at the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Under clear skies and a soft fall breeze, Bank Independent broke ground Tuesday on its sales office at The Market at Hays Farm in South Huntsville. It is […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent, one of North Alabama’s fastest growing banks, is ranked No. 36 on Newsweek’s annual Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list for 2022. Newsweek collaborated with the […]