Republic Bank launches community and multicultural banking division
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) announces a new banking division and an expanded executive team with the addition of Rolandas Byrd as SVP, Director of Community and Multicultural Banking. In his new role, Byrd will lead the division in supporting businesses that serve minorities and multicultural […]
St. Louis Federal Reserve appoints Stock Yards Bank chairman and CEO to Louisville Branch Board of Directors
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (“The St. Louis Fed”) announced that Stock Yards Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO James “Ja” A. Hillebrand has been appointed to a three-year term on its Louisville Branch Board of Directors. “I am honored to be tapped by the St. Louis Fed to […]
What’s your word of the year? Here’s five you’ll hear in 2023
By Chad Carlton, Building Kentucky It’s creepy how your phone and computer know what you’re thinking. If only human “listening” technology was as good as Google and as accurate as Apple. Last year, I urged people to listen for words frequently heard in conversations and communications. And I suggested five words that would be familiar […]
John Fidler named Stock Yards Bank chief investment officer
By Dominic Manecke, Building Kentucky Stock Yards Bank & Trust bolstered its senior leadership team with the promotion of John M. Fidler to the position of chief investment officer. “John has made significant contributions in nearly seven years of dedicated service to Commonwealth Bank and Stock Yards Bank,” said Stock Yards Bank Chairman and CEO […]
Republic Bank expands its Cincinnati footprint with the acquisition of CBank
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Republic Bank announced it will acquire Cincinnati-based CBank and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Commercial Industrial Finance, Inc. (“CIF”). CIF, which is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, provides equipment leasing and financing to businesses nationwide. Under the terms of the agreement, Republic will acquire all of CBank’s outstanding common stock in an […]
C2 Strategic celebrates a growing team and 10 PRSA award wins
By Andrea Watts, Building Kentucky Adding talent to the team C2 Strategic Communications, one of Louisville’s largest public relations firms with offices in Lexington and Indianapolis, added 113 years of combined experience just this year. Over the last three months, the team has seen 30% growth, adding expertise in tourism, health care, agricultural policy and UX/UI design. […]
Republic Bank earns national award recognizing leadership in community and economic development
By Jennifer Brislin, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “Republic Bank”) has earned the prestigious 2022 American Bankers Association (“ABA”) Foundation Community Commitment Award. The award was given to Republic for its work in the Community and Economic Development category. Just seven banks across the entire country were honored with Community Commitment […]
Op-Ed: Why Kentucky is poised to reach new heights
By Chad Carlton, Building Kentucky The following op-ed was written by Chad Carlton, who is CEO of C2 Strategic Communications, one of Louisville’s largest public relations firms. My mother’s heart is still strong and sweet as she turns 80 years old next week – a muscle crafted from hard work on the farm, raising three […]
Op-Ed: Going mobile is key to improving health care for more Kentuckians
By Dr. Giavonne Rondo and Dr. Kwane Watson The following op-ed was written by Dr. Giavonne Rondo, who is the founder and owner of GobileMD; and Dr. Kwane Watson, who is the founder and CEO of Kare Mobile, Inc. As doctors, our number one priority is the health and well-being of our patients. Unfortunately, […]
Op-Ed: Check your checks – mail fraud is on the rise
By James A. (Ja) Hillebrand, Chairman and CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust The following op-ed was written by James A. (Ja) Hillebrand, who is Chairman and CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust, a community bank serving Kentucky and Indiana since 1904. An old-school type of fraud is making its way back into […]
Stoll Keenon Ogden merges with Indianapolis-based Katz Korin Cunningham
By Rachel Nix, Building Kentucky Two well-respected law firms have joined as one. Kentucky and Indiana-based Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (“SKO”) has merged with Indianapolis-based Katz Korin Cunningham, effective July 1, 2022. Pre-merger, SKO had 145 lawyers in offices in Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky and Indianapolis and Evansville, Indiana. With the addition of Katz […]
Republic Bank’s new Simple Access checking account receives national certification
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company announced today its new Simple Access checking account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021 – 2022). The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, […]
New homeowner loan program offers forgivable mortgages for home improvement
By Rachel Nix, Building Kentucky Stock Yards Bank & Trust has partnered with Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help homeowners pay for needed repairs and replacements at home. The new Stock Yards Bank Home Improvement Grant offers forgivable mortgages to those with low-moderate income to make home repairs including replacing HVAC systems, doors, windows, […]
Republic Bank launches new BankTech Incubator, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company launched a new BankTech Incubator, aimed at supporting technology companies and their innovative products that complement the Bank’s strategic goals through investments in the companies and their products, and through knowledge-sharing. “The BankTech Incubator allows us to create long-term partnerships with technology companies and share […]
The Republic Bank Foundation Donates $200,000 to Simmons College
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky The Republic Bank Foundation donated $200,000 to Simmons College of Kentucky, Louisville’s only Historically Black College University (HBCU), to fund five annual student scholarships and restore the historic SchoolHouse building, which was Kentucky’s first-ever public school for Black students. “This investment from Republic Bank will help us recruit and develop […]