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Join us as we celebrate Our Next 100.
The date is February 21, 1910, in Ridgefield, Washington. A bank built by neighbors, for neighbors, on a foundation of "once upon a horizon."
A century later, First Independent bank is SW Washington's largest privately-held bank, with 21 offices and branches, plus ATMs, online and mobile banking.
Join us for the year-long celebration.
100 Ways to Save
Banking has changed a lot in the past century, but the need to save money – whether for a rainy day, retirement, college or a great vacation – remains the same.
Become financially sustainable. Check out 100 ways you can save more and spend less.
Anniversary News & Events
News:
First Independent ad campaign recognized by American Banker Magazine
First Independent launches anniversary with art contest
Events:
Branch birthday celebrations! Each First Independent branch will celebrate the month it was opened with trivia and fun prizes.
Reflections of Our Last 100 Years
A lot has changed in the last 100 years, and nowhere is that more true than SW Washington. One hundred years ago, the landscape was dotted with small farms. The primary mode of transporation was horseback. Each town may have had a central telephone switchboard, but certainly no private lines.
Banking has changed a lot, too. Technology paved the way for banking online, by phone and at automatic teller machines, just to name a few.
Financial Sustainability
Take steps to make you and your family financially sustainable.
Financial sustainability is a series of steps you can take to make sure you've saved enough and spent wisely for your lifestyle.
We've created a fun way to test your financial know-how and get more tips to living financially sustainable. Get started at
21 Days to Fiscal Fitness.
