First Mid recently made a donation to The REC Center in Mt. Pleasant, IA, helping support its mission of promoting quality living and well-being through fitness, recreation, and wellness opportunities for all ages. As we welcome our new Iowa communities to First Mid, we look forward to building relationships and making a positive impact throughout the region. #CommitmentToCommunity 💙🤝
First Mid team members from our Bloomington, IL banking center recently took part in the Unit 5K and 1 Mile Walk in Bloomington, IL, supporting the Unit 5 Foundation and its efforts to expand STEAM opportunities for local students. It was a great day to come together, stay active, and support programs that bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to life in the classroom. We’re proud to be part of events that invest in the future of our communities. #CommitmentToCommunity 💙🤝
First Mid team members recently volunteered with Coles County Habitat for Humanity in Mattoon, IL, helping install insulation for the organization’s 2026 home build. Habitat for Humanity’s work helps provide safe, affordable housing while creating stronger communities through homeownership opportunities. We’re proud to support this important mission and grateful to our team members who gave their time to help make a difference. #CommitmentToCommunity 💙🤝
First Mid has been named a Greater St. Louis Top Workplace for the third consecutive year 🎉 Based entirely on employee feedback, this award reflects the engagement, teamwork, and commitment our team brings to First Mid each day. We’re proud to be part of the Greater St. Louis community and grateful to our employees for helping us earn this recognition. See what makes First Mid a great place to work.
We’re proud to announce First Mid has earned the prestigious Top Workplaces USA award for the second consecutive year! This recognition, based on our employees’ own feedback, reflects our commitment to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, valued, and empowered to succeed. Thank you to our amazing team for making us a great place to work! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bR4cvC.
Our Retail Regional Management team recently came together to assemble and deliver care packages to four charitable organizations across our footprint: Decatur Salvation Army, Galesburg Rescue Mission, Rockford Rescue Mission, and The Youth and Family Center. A huge thank you to everyone who helped support these essential community efforts!
First Mid is unwavering in our commitment to our communities and the importance of giving back to others. In 2024, our employees volunteered an amazing total of 22,321 hours! We are proud to continue making a difference by supporting community-focused organizations and activities. Thank you to our entire First Mid team!
First Mid is proud to have earned several Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards for 2023 and 2024, which recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture: • Compensation & Benefits: providing employees not only with material rewards but also with appreciation for their work. • Employee Well-Being: putting the health and wellness of their employees at the center of workplace culture. • Innovation: embedding innovation into the culture and creating an environment where new ideas come from all employees. • Leadership: having leaders who inspire confidence in employees and in the direction of the company. • Professional Development: focusing on developing employees’ careers and enabling them to grow professionally. • Work-Life Flexibility: providing options to employees in how and where they work, as well as having managers who care for employees’ concerns. These awards reaffirm our dedication to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and contribute to the continued success of our Company.
