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First Merchants Bank Announces Plans to Expand in Detroit, Bringing Financial Services to Fitzgerald
MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Bank of Muncie, a leading community bank committed to serving the needs of all, announced
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[{"type":"text","content":"MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Bank of Muncie, a leading community bank committed to serving the needs of all, announced today the plans for its newest branch in the Fitzgerald neighborhood, located at 7525 West McNichols Road. The new branch will provide residents convenient access to essential banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, online banking, and a local and invested team to help people prosper. “We are excited to open our doors in Fitzgerald and become a part of this vibrant community,” said Artina Packnett, Banking Center Manager for the new Fitzgerald branch. “We believe everyone deserves access to affordable and high-quality financial services, and we are committed to providing the residents of Fitzgerald with the tools and resources they need to achieve their financial goals.” The Detroit Fitzgerald branch is part of First Merchant’s ongoing commitment to expanding its reach, ensuring people can access fair banking. The bank has a long history of investing in communities and supporting economic development, and the opening of this new branch is a continuation of that commitment. “We engage the communities on the front end to help determine where a banking center is needed and how it can impact the community,” says Scott McKee, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. “By engaging with residents, small businesses, and town hall meetings, we listen and connect with the people we hope to serve, building strong, trusted relationships between our company and our communities.” First Merchants is hosting a listening session from 6 pm – 7:30 pm on February 20th at Live6 Alliance located at 7426 West McNichols Road. This session is designed to allow community members to gather, network, share opportunities, and meet the First Merchants team. “We are grateful to First Merchants for investing in our community,” said Caitlin Murphy, Executive Director of the Live6 Alliance, a community development organization working to support real estate and commercial corridor development efforts on W. McNichols in Northwest Detroit. “This new branch will make bring essential financial services and funding to the Livernois-McNichols district which will increase access to capital and promote opportunities for personal and small business growth.” The Fitzgerald branch...