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Protect Yourself from Social Engineering Scams Targeting Bank Customers

Fraudulent scams are evolving—and one of the fastest-growing threats today is social engineering fraud. First Mid Bank & Trust is warning customers to stay alert as criminals increasingly impersonate trusted sources, such as bank employees, to gain access to sensitive information and accounts. Unlike traditional malware-based hacks, social engineering scams rely ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Bailey Campbell

First Mid is honored to recognize Bailey Campbell, Commercial Loan Processing Manager, as our Volunteer Spotlight for September 2025. Bailey is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I’m passionate about supporting youth sports and community ...read more

What Recent Economic Data Means for Rates and Business Planning

In the ever-shifting world of economic news, it’s rare to see two major reports arrive so close together—and point in different directions. That’s exactly what happened last week, right as the Federal Reserve met to discuss interest rate policy. The Data That’s Fueling the Debate On July 30th, the Bureau of Economic ...read more

Know Your Money: How to Spot Counterfeit Bills

Counterfeit bills have been around nearly as long as the U.S. monetary system itself. While counterfeit money directly impacts American consumers and businesses, its effects are also felt globally because the U.S. dollar is recognized and accepted worldwide. The problem? Counterfeit bills aren’t always easy to spot. How can I detect ...read more

First Mid Earns 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) is proud to announce it has been named a Top Workplaces award recipient in the Financial Services Industry for the third year in a row by Energage, a purpose-drive organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. Through a confidential survey, Energage measures ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Dustin Baker

First Mid is honored to recognize Dustin Baker, Information Technology Systems Manager, as our Volunteer Spotlight for August 2025. Dustin is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? Supporting youth development and education is vital to ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Cassie Roberts

First Mid is honored to recognize Cassie Roberts, Training Officer, as our Volunteer Spotlight for July 2025. Cassie is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I’m passionate about supporting local causes—both where I work and ...read more

First Mid Earns Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces 2025 Award

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) is proud to announce it has been named a Greater St. Louis Top Workplace for the second year in a row by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This esteemed recognition is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, which ...read more

How to Spot and Prevent Wire Fraud

Wire fraud is a form of financial scam where criminals impersonate a trusted party—such as a company executive, vendor, or even a family member—to convince the victim to wire money urgently. These scams often rely on emotional manipulation and a false sense of urgency, using emergencies or high-stakes scenarios to ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Travis Terrill

First Mid is honored to recognize Travis Terrill, Special Assets Officer, as our Volunteer Spotlight for June 2025. Travis is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I am passionate about supporting youth in my community, ...read more