The Best Bank in Alabama
Bank Independent has the vision to be both the bank of choice and the employer of choice in the communities we serve. We become the bank of choice by offering the best products and services backed by superior customer service. We achieve that goal by attracting and retaining excellent team members by creating a fun and engaging work environment, rewarding work with competitive wages and opportunities for advancement, and providing benefits that are second to none. We’re proud to share a few awards that help validate the work we do to bring our vision to life.
YOUR BANK OF CHOICE
Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list by Newsweek Magazine
New York, NY – Thursday, October 6, 2022 – Bank Independent was ranked #36 in the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list by Newsweek Magazine. The 2022 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company. The results were determined after surveying more than 1.4 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
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Forbes Best in State Banks 2022
Sheffield, Ala. – Thursday, June 30, 2022 – Bank Independent has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Banks 2022. This is the third consecutive year Bank Independent has appeared on the list. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 21st, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
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Certified as a Most Loved Workplace
Sheffield, Ala. – Monday, July 11, 2022 – Bank Independent has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis. Most Loved Workplace® validation provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today.
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Best Banks to Work for 2021
Sheffield, Ala.− Monday, November 29, 2021 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2021. This marks the third year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank. The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full results of this year’s program are available at American Banker and in the November issue of American Banker Magazine. Bank Independent was ranked the top bank operating in their footprint.
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Best Companies to Work for 2021
Sheffield, Ala.− Tuesday, August 03, 2021 – Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama, ranking #3 in the state for the second year in a row. The Bank was the highest ranked company headquartered in Alabama in the large company division and was the top financial institution ranked in the state. This annual rankings program created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group is in its twelfth year.
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Forbes Best in State Banks 2021
Sheffield, Ala.− Friday, June 25, 2021 – Bank Independent has been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual nationwide list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2021 and ranks number 1 in the State of Alabama for a second year in a row. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 24, 2021 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
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Best Banks to Work for 2020
Sheffield, Ala.− Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2020. This marks the second year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank.
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Best Companies to Work for 2020
Sheffield, Ala.− Wednesday, September 28, 2020 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama. This annual program is in its eleventh year - created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.
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Forbes Best in State Banks 2020
Sheffield, Ala.− Thursday, June 25, 2020 – Bank Independent has been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual nationwide list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2020 and ranks number 1 in the State of Alabama. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 25, 2020 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
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TimesDaily Reader’s Choice:
Voted Best in the Shoals
Voted Best of Baymont
Athens News Courier Reader’s Choice:
Voted Best of Athens
Best Banks to Work for 2019
Sheffield, Ala.− Wednesday, August 28, 2019 – Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2019. The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full results of this year’s program are available at American Banker and in the September issue of American Banker Magazine. Bank Independent was ranked number 36 out of only 85 banks in the country that made the list. They were one of only two banks in the state of Alabama selected and the only North Alabama bank.
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Bank Independent named 2019 Shoals Chamber Large Business of the Year
Sheffield, Ala.− Wednesday, August 28, 2019 – Bank Independent has been named the 2019 Large Business of the Year in the Shoals Chamber Business Excellence Awards. Bank Independent was nominated and chosen among a field of six local businesses employing more than 50 employees. The Large Business of the Year award recognizes a business that has a significant impact on the Shoals area through community efforts and economic growth.
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