July 9, 2024
New scams are constantly surfacing, affecting individuals and businesses as scammers become more intelligent and innovative. Now that artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prominent in the last few years, scammers have found ways to use AI to scam people out of their money. One such scam, known as “Can ...read more
July 1, 2024
First Mid is honored to recognize Nicole Blackburn, Assistant Manager Branch Support, as our Volunteer Spotlight for July 2024. Nicole 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 causes that give ...read more
June 24, 2024
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) is proud to announce they have earned a Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces 2024 award from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The confidential survey uniquely ...read more
June 21, 2024
With the price of a college education in the U.S. consistently rising, it’s never been more important to start planning ahead. By getting an early start with a 529 College Savings Plan, you can help your child or grandchild prepare for rising tuition costs.
A 529 College Savings Plan is a ...read more
June 12, 2024
As you become more accomplished, your financial needs evolve – along with your ability to access a more sophisticated approach to investing. The Portfolio Select Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform, available exclusively to advisors affiliated with Raymond James, provides increased control and flexibility for building an investment strategy tailored to ...read more
June 12, 2024
When you’re a local business owner, standing out from the competition is easier when you market your brand clearly and professionally. Even so, jumping on the social media train can feel intimidating, especially when a new platform pops up every week. But it doesn’t need to be that complicated! Having ...read more
June 7, 2024
When it comes to buying a home, future homeowners tend to plan for upfront costs, but there are ongoing costs they need to be aware of.
One of those ongoing costs is home insurance. Our Mortgage Lenders are frequently asked about home insurance and why it is needed to purchase ...read more
June 1, 2024
First Mid is honored to recognize Angela Boyd, Training Manager, as our Volunteer Spotlight for June 2024. Angela is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values.
What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? My volunteer efforts have evolved over time. Early on, I ...read more
May 21, 2024
As a voluntary membership organization, Illinois Farm Bureau represents many Illinois farmers and the state's agricultural industry, and First Mid Ag Services team members willingly get involved.
Farm Manager, Michael Bernhard, in our Kankakee office, was recently appointed to the Illinois Farm Bureau State Young Leader Committee. He is beginning ...read more
May 21, 2024
Older adults are often targeted for financial exploitation due to their income and accumulated lifelong savings, in addition to the possibility they may face declining cognitive or physical abilities, isolation from family and friends, lack of familiarity or comfort with technology, and reliance on others for their physical well-being, financial ...read more