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Your Business Matters When You Bank
At Citizens Independent Bank
By Renee McGivern
Citizens Independent Bank (CIB) is a family-
owned business, founded in 1950 to serve the
financial needs of businesses and residents in St.
Louis Park, Robbinsdale, Hopkins, and Plymouth.
It’s comforting to know that in this day and age
of huge stockholder-owned banks strewn across
Minnesota and the country, CIB stands ready to
be your local partner in managing your money.
Small and large business banking
is a core CIB strength
If you’re a new business owner, you can’t go
wrong establishing your checking and savings
accounts with Citizens Independent Bank.
“Changing banks has some challenges, but we bank’s commitment to his business success.
have a team that really understands what it takes
“When you’re building a business, you’re always
to move an account,” said Steve Weitz, Senior Vice short of cash. Some people take on partners. I’ve
President of Business Banking. “We have a ‘switch found the best partner is the bank,” said Schuler.
kit’ that we use to guide you through the steps.”
The bankers and staff at Citizens Independent
Weitz suggests you set up an appointment and feel a deep level of ownership in St. Louis Park,
visit with the business banker at your nearest CIB. Robbinsdale, Hopkins, and Plymouth and
They’ll ask about what’s frustrating you, what neighboring cities.
keeps you up at two a.m., and what your plans are
“When we help our business customers succeed,
for growth.
we are helping our communities succeed,” said
You do the talking and CIB does the listening. Weitz. “Our role is to be an economic engine in
It’s the bank that will have your business’s back. the communities we serve and it’s a win-win for
“We pride ourselves on being able to walk our everyone.”
new business customers through the steps of
That sense of ownership extends to volunteering
a successful transition,” said Weitz, “We set for west metro civic and nonprofit organizations,
expectations and make sure you’re tapping into too. The bank even operates the Citizens
the products that best fit your business.”
Independent Bank Foundation to provide financial
“Since we are family-owned, we know what it’s
like to be an entrepreneur,” said Brad Bakken,
Citizens Independent Bank works with business support to charities and civic organizations.
president and CEO. “After 68 years, CIB is still owners to protect assets, assure the continuity of
Learn more about Citizens Independent Bank
a true, independent community bank, unmerged the business, and even help you select and manage
by
visiting their website at bankcib.com.
and locally owned. That’s why we offer all of the a retirement plan.
products and services that big banks do with the
“You’re probably concerned about how to attract
personal attention they can’t match.”
and retain your employees,” said Weitz. “We’ll help
“We’re going strong making loans, serving our you put together a solid retirement plan for them
neighbors, and helping businesses grow,” he added. so they stick with you.”
CIB has thrived because they treat their
CIB also can set your company up with Simple
customers like family and know you by name IRAs, SEP IRAs, Individual/Group 401(k)s and a
when you walk in the door. And CIB may be 68, deferred executive compensation plan.
but it’s nimble and modern. For instance, it offers
In addition, the bank can help with investments,
online and mobile banking so you can manage
asset
management and even business overhead
—Steve Weitz
your money without stopping in.
protection as well as disability and long-term care
Sr. VP Business Banking
And you know what? If your business is well- insurance. There’s almost nothing they can’t do
established, consider switching to CIB if you’re for small to large companies.
dissatisfied with your current bank. You deserve
Schuler Shoes has been a customer of CIB
an understanding partner to help you manage the
since
1964 and has first-hand experience with the
ups and downs of your business.
“When we help our business
customers succeed, we are
helping our communities
succeed.”
LOCATIONS
OPEN ACCOUNTS ONLINE
www.bankcib.com
St. Louis Park
952-926-6561 Hopkins
952-935-3333
Robbinsdale
763-588-2715 Plymouth
763-550-9191
Brad Bakken
President and CEO
Steve Weitz
Sr. VP Business Banking