Emprise Bank

Gil Trout, our EVP of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, has always been one of the best in our eyes, and now he’s receiving the recognition he truly deserves as a WBJ Executive of the Year. His exceptional leadership, dedication, and vision continue to shape the future of Emprise Bank. Congratulations, Gil!

Last Friday, we officially broke ground on our Kansas City Banking Center in the heart of the Crossroads District! This expansion gives us the opportunity to strengthen our connections with businesses and residents across the neighborhood and the greater metro area. Kansas City is a key market for us, and our new office reflects our long-term commitment to this vibrant community. We're excited to be part of the Crossroads Arts District, investing not only in a space to conduct business but also in fostering local growth, innovation, and of course art. Once completed, the building will showcase selections from the Art of Emprise—the world’s largest collection of Kansas-related art. This is our way of celebrating both our Kansas roots and the creative energy of this dynamic neighborhood. A big thank you to Gil Trout, our EVP of Commercial Banking & Wealth Management, for serving as our MC at the event, and to speakers Daniel Moye of KCADC, Emprise Chairman & CEO Matt Michaelis, and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for highlighting the significance of this project. We are immensely grateful to all of our incredible partners who are helping bring this vision to life, and to everyone who joined us for this exciting moment, including: - Lathrop GPM LLP - Hermanos Design - SK Design Group, Inc. - STAND Structural Engineering Inc - Lankford | Fendler + associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. - Vireo Landscapes - City of Kansas City, MO - Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) - Council Member Crispin Rea - David Macoubrie of the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) - Downtown Council Member Bill Dietrich - City Development Team - Cole Thompson of the Kansas Bankers Association Finally, thank you to our amazing Emprise team—especially Debra Swearingen Lyles and her outstanding KC crew! Your dedication and hard work have been pivotal in getting us to this important milestone. We plan to complete the renovation by fall of 2025, so stay tuned for updates!

Our United Way Committee had the privilege of attending the Impact on the Plains event, where local nonprofits presented their incredible work to a panel of judges for the chance to receive funding! We were inspired by these amazing organizations: The Center: Offering free after-school programs for Spaght Elementary students needing academic support. Hope Rising: Removing barriers so abuse victims can access the care they need. ICT Farms: Providing plants, seeds, and resources for neighbors to grow their own food programs. The Women's Network: Empowering women who’ve experienced trauma to achieve financial independence. It’s organizations like these that make our community stronger! We’re honored to be part of this celebration and to support the incredible work being done across Wichita. ?? #CommunityChampions #ImpactOnThePlains #UnitedWay

We're proud to see the Wichita Business Journal recognize Rachel Wolfe as one of the Women Who Lead in Financial Services. Her leadership, dedication and tireless efforts as our Program Manager enable business results that are making a positive impact in our industry. Congratulations, Rachel!

Our Emprise Bank team is heading to Money20/20 October 27 - 30, and we can’t wait to connect with you! This is your chance to meet some of our incredible leaders driving innovation in embedded banking: Matt Michaelis Whitney Woyke Sonja Theisen Emily Reisig Shelby Chapman Garrett Nikkel If you're attending, reach out, and say hi – we’re ready to collaborate, innovate, and make an impact together. See you in Vegas!

Earlier this week, our own Emily Reisig, SVP, Emprise Embedded Strategic Relationship Leader, joined a dynamic panel alongside Robert Keil of FinWise Bank and Stanley F. Orszula of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. This engaging session, titled “Go Back Three Spaces – Reflecting on the State of Embedded Finance,” was part of the NEXT Forum. The session explored innovative approaches to embedded banking, with each panelist offering insights into how their organizations are reshaping the financial landscape. A big thank you to Travillian and Newcleus LLC for organizing and hosting such a thought-provoking event. #EmbeddedFinance #FinancialInnovation #NEXTForum #EmpriseEmbedded #BankingTransformation

As September approaches, we’re excited to share our upcoming events! Emily Reisig will be representing us at FINOVATE and the NEXT Forum, while Matt Michaelis and Tonya Knipp will be attending the JAM FINTOP Summit. We look forward to connecting with you there!

Our CEO, Matt Michaelis, recently sat down for a meaningful conversation with Rory Holland on the Mighty Finsights Podcast by CSTMR. They delved into the exciting ways technology is revolutionizing financial services, from increasing access to banking to harnessing the power of AI, blockchain, and big data. Hear firsthand how Emprise Bank is embracing these innovations to shape the future of the industry. #MightyFinsights #FintechInnovation #FutureOfFinance #AI #Blockchain #BigData #Podcast

Teachers weren't the only ones heading back to school early this year! Our very own Rob McGregor and his team joined USD 259, Maize, Andover, Augusta, and Derby New Teacher Orientations to support and engage with over 200 educators. If you’re a teacher interested in financial education for your students, reach out to us—we’d love to collaborate on bringing financial literacy to your classroom!

We're incredibly proud of our Emprise team! Last year, we donated 14 backpacks this year, we've exceeded expectations with over 75 backpacks, all filled with essential school supplies. Thank you to everyone who donated, going above and beyond to ensure local kids have what they need to kickstart a successful school year. Together, we're making a real difference!