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Sam Wilmes
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Digital Managing Editor, BankBeat
Minnesota
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By Sam Wilmes Verified| BankBeat Verified Diversity, equity and inclusion is all over the news. One of the first moves by the Trump administration was to dismantle DEI initiatives throughout government. In a perverse twist on “me too,” many high-profile corporations, including a number of large banks, also scaled back their DEI programs.
By Sam Wilmes Verified| BankBeat Verified Evansville, Ind.-based Old National Bank donated $190,000 last month through its Choose Your Charity program. Voting commenced in February. Old National’s online portal received votes for nonprofits across its Tennessee market. The nearly two-dozen winning organizations were required to be registered with 501(c)(3) legal tax exemption status in the bank’s participating communities. The recipients of the most votes from each Old National branch were each awarded $7,500 to support local work.
By Sam Wilmes Verified| BankBeat Verified Diversity, equity and inclusion is all over the news. One of the first moves by the Trump administration was to dismantle DEI initiatives throughout government. In a perverse twist on “me too,” many high-profile corporations, including a number of large banks, also scaled back their DEI programs.
Company Info
BankBeat
BankBeat is a prominent media company dedicated to community banking news and resources. It operates through its online platform, BankBeat.biz, and publishes a monthly print magazine. Owned by NFR Communications, LLC, BankBeat provides timely industry updates, in-depth analyses, and practical resources tailored for banking professionals. The company offers daily online news updates and a weekly electronic newsletter that covers regional banking trends in the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northern Plains. Its monthly magazine features long-form articles addressing industry challenges and innovations. Additionally, BankBeat produces annual directories, such as the BankBeat Resource Guide, which includes vendor profiles and service listings for financial institutions. The company also provides advertising opportunities within its Resource Guide. BankBeat's mission is to inform and connect banking professionals through authoritative journalism and practical resources, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of the banking industry.
Minnesota, United States
+1 952-835-2275
Founded: 1992