ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Midwest Bancorp,
Inc. (Nasdaq: FMBI) today announced that it was named by Chicago magazine as
one of the 25 best places to work in Chicago, the only bank to be included in
the list. The honorees represent Chicago companies with 100 or more employees
across all industries. Chicago magazine highlighted First Midwest's community
involvement, employee training and flexible approach to employee development.
"We are extremely proud to be named as one of the 25 best places to work
in Chicago," said John M. O'Meara, President and Chief Executive Officer of
First Midwest. "Two years ago we embarked on a strategy to become the
'employer of choice' in our marketplace. This recognition represents a
significant step toward achieving that goal. This honor reflects the
extraordinary efforts of all First Midwest employees."
First Midwest is the premier relationship-based banking franchise in the
growing suburban Chicago banking markets. As one of the Chicago metropolitan
area's largest independent bank holding companies, First Midwest provides the
full range of both business and retail banking and trust and investment
management services through 67 offices located in 49 communities, primarily in
northeastern Illinois. First Midwest is the 2004 recipient of the Illinois
Bank Community Service Award. Interested job applicants should contact
Bridget Friend at (815) 777-2167.
SOURCE First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.firstmidwest.com
CONTACT:
Steven H. Shapiro, EVP, Corporate Secretary
of First Midwest Bancorp, Inc., +1-630-875-7345
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