What’s this? A NEW bank for Carson City?
A long-standing bank in the Reno-Sparks area is about to set up shop in Carson City. It’s First Independent Bank of Nevada and it will open it’s seventh branch this Monday in the building formerly occupied by First Financial Bank at 1818 E. College Parkway. Prior to First Financial, the building was occupied by Irwin Union Bank which failed last September and was taken over by First Financial. However First Financial, based out of Ohio, decided to cancel their plans to explore western U.S. markets.
With the departure of First Financial, First Independent Bank of Nevada will open its doors Monday morning. A spokesman said they will retain seven employees of First Financial, led by longtime Carson City banker Greg Nixon who has been named Vice President and area manager.
A spokesman said First Independent Bank is a solid institution with abundant assets. They operate two branches in Reno, two in Sparks, one in Fallon and another in Spanish Springs. And come next Monday, they’ll add Carson City to their list.