New corporate leaders bring fresh vision to the region’s leading financial institution

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) is proud to introduce two new members to the corporate leadership team. Cheryl VanAllen serves as Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief People Officer, and Courtney Eder takes on responsibilities as Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome […]
Republic Bank named one of America’s Best Regional Banks for the second consecutive year

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) recently announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. For the second consecutive year, Republic is the only Louisville-based bank to receive the award. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized […]
Republic Bank partners with Bellarmine University on Women of Color Entrepreneurs Program Pitch Competition

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky On October 26, Republic Bank partnered with Bellarmine University for its Women of Color Entrepreneurs-Leadership Program Pitch Competition. Winners included: First Place – Crashonda Duncan, psychotherapist and integrative health practitioner, Therapy Lounge and Wellness Boutique, $10,000Second Place – Michelle Young, founder and chief executive officer, Health Careers Training Institute, $5,000Third Place – Janan […]
Republic Bank receives American Bankers Association national award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion innovation

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as the recipient of its 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in the Innovative Incentive category for the Bank’s creative initiatives to enable transformation within the company. “We are honored to be recognized and receive this award from the ABA,” said […]
VIDEO: Louisville-based bank honored for corporate philanthropy initiatives

By Daniel Paxton, Building Kentucky As part of Louisville Business First’s 2024 Partners in Philanthropy awards, Republic Bank was recognized eighth on the list of large company Corporate Philanthropists – the only financial institute of any kind to be honored in the top 10. Hear from Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel about the […]
Thomas More University career development institute makes a lasting impact on students and alumni

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Republic Bank Foundation Institute for Career Development & Graduate School Planning (ICG) at Thomas More University (TMU) is creating a lasting impact on the lives of the students it serves. Dedicated to empowering students on their career development journey, the ICG offers training and support for a range of job-seeking […]
VIDEO: Republic Bank, community partners improve health outcomes in West Louisville through Juneteenth celebration

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky For the fourth year, Republic Bank and its partners teamed up to provide the community with a space where they could experience joy and celebrate Juneteenth. In an effort to improve health outcomes in Louisville’s West End, free screenings, resources and educational opportunities were available to all attendees.
Your pre-Kentucky Derby 150 event guide

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Kentucky Derby season is upon us, and that means the city of Louisville is preparing to celebrate. We’ve put together a list of notable events happening over the next month to help get you in the Derby spirit leading up to the Run for the Roses! Caesars Foundation of Floyd […]
Republic Bank named one of the Best-Performing Large Community Banks in the country, highest ranked among banks headquartered in Kentucky

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Republic Bank announced on Wednesday, March 27, it has been named a top-50 best-performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3 -10 billion, with the highest ranking of any bank headquartered in Kentucky. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, […]
Republic Bank announces record gift to Metro United Way

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Republic Bank hosted an event to announce a record gift to Metro United Way, and to thank employee donors at one of its downtown locations Thursday morning. The total gift of over $188,000 from this year’s campaign marks the Bank’s largest ever combined corporate and employee donation. “Republic Bank and […]
Metro United Way invests in solutions for systematic issues, commits to new priorities and focuses on equity for all

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Metro United Way is no longer a community chest pass-through organization, but one that strategically invests in solutions to persistent and systemic issues to help our community achieve better outcomes. Metro United Way supercharges organizations through capacity building, resources, training, mental health support, public policy collaboration and more. Republic Bank […]
Republic Bank recognized by Newsweek as a Best Online Lender

By Abuzar Iqbal, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company has been named to Newsweek’s Best Online Lenders in America 2024 list in multiple categories. The rankings, a collaboration between Newsweek and LendingTree, included Republic Bank in five different loan types across two categories. Republic Bank received recognition for three different loan types in the […]
Republic Bank Completes Acquisition of CBank

By Andrea Brady, Building Kentucky Republic Bancorp, Inc. has completed its previously announced merger with CBank and CBank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Commercial Industrial Finance, Inc. for approximately $51 million in cash. “We are excited about our further expansion into the Cincinnati area and the long-term value the CBank merger presents to our shareholders. Combining CBank’s […]