When it comes to succession planning, the task can prove daunting especially for an organization that has enjoyed prosperity under stable leadership for decades. Add in a pandemic and a financial crisis and well-laid plans took unique twists and turns to future plans during these unprecedented times.
First Merchants Bank names new president for its lakeshore region
Dale Clapp is the new president for First Merchants Corp.’s lakeshore region.
Small Business Administration Indiana District Office honors state lenders
Nine financial institutions in 11 different categories recently were recognized for working with Indiana small businesses to get them the funds they needed to help their companies grow.
First Merchants elects new board member and names new Michigan market president
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. elected a new member to its board of directors and named a new leader for its Michigan operations.
First Merchants, MBT Financial complete merger
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. has completed its merger with MBT Financial Corp. of Monroe, Mich.
First Merchants Corp. elects CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg to board of directors
Clark Kellogg, a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, was elected to the First Merchants Corp. board of directors.
Several Region companies ranked among Best Places to Work in Indiana for 2019
Several companies from Northwest Indiana are ranked among the state’s top Best Places to Work for in 2019.