First Midwest Bank Partners With 101.9 THE MIX to Honor Women-Owned Businesses

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First Midwest Bank has partnered with 101.9 THE MIX for the second consecutive year to recognize women-owned businesses through the Inspiring Women in Business contest. The grand prize includes $5,000 for the winner’s business and another $5,000 for a local non-profit. Director Cheri Rubocki highlighted the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women-owned businesses. The contest is open to businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, with nominations due by May 9, 2021.

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• Collaboration with THE MIX enhances community presence.
• Contest supports women-owned businesses amid pandemic challenges.
• Financial incentives of $5,000 for both the winner and a non-profit.

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CHICAGO, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the second straight year, First Midwest Bank has joined forces with 101.9 THE MIX to celebrate and recognize women-owned businesses through its Inspiring Women in Business contest. The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 for her business and another $5,000 to donate to a local non-profit organization.

“While the last year has been incredibly challenging for all small business owners, many studies show that the pandemic has disproportionally impacted the health of women-owned businesses,” said Cheri Rubocki, Director of Branch Banking at First Midwest Bank. “We are proud to partner with THE MIX again to recognize and reward the contributions and resiliency of female entrepreneurs, and we hope they inspire other women to keep pursuing their dreams—even during the most challenging of times.”

Jeff England, Vice President, Market Manager Hubbard Chicago said, “We are thrilled to again partner with a community-minded institution like First Midwest on such an important endeavor. Celebrating women and their accomplishments in business for the second year in a row will not only have an impact on a local business, but also on a local nonprofit.”

The Inspiring Women in Business contest is open to women-owned businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. Nominees will be evaluated on three primary criteria: community involvement, inspiration to others and work-related accomplishments. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 9, 2021.

To nominate a deserving woman business owner or to learn more about the contest, visit: www.inspirewomenbiz.com.

About First Midwest

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI) is a relationship-focused financial institution and one of the largest independent publicly traded bank holding companies based on assets headquartered in Chicago and the Midwest, with approximately $21 billion of assets and an additional $14 billion of assets under management. First Midwest Bank and First Midwest’s other affiliates provide a full range of commercial, treasury management, equipment leasing, consumer, wealth management, trust and private banking products and services. First Midwest operates branches and other locations throughout metropolitan Chicago, southeast Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, eastern Iowa and other markets in the Midwest. Visit First Midwest at www.firstmidwest.com

CONTACT:
Maurissa Kanter
SVP, Director of Corporate Communications
(708) 831-7345
maurissa.kanter@firstmidwest.com

FAQ

What is the Inspiring Women in Business contest by First Midwest Bank?

It is a contest recognizing women-owned businesses, offering a grand prize of $5,000 for the winner and $5,000 to donate to a non-profit.

How can women-owned businesses participate in the contest?

Businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin can be nominated until May 9, 2021.

What are the criteria for evaluating nominees in the contest?

Nominees are evaluated based on community involvement, inspiration to others, and work-related accomplishments.

Who is the target audience for the Inspiring Women in Business contest?

The contest targets women business owners in the Midwest region.

What does First Midwest Bank aim to achieve through this initiative?

The initiative aims to celebrate and support the contributions of female entrepreneurs, especially during challenging times.