First Women's Bank

FWB CEO Marianne Markowitz recently shared her leadership journey at the Women United Annual Breakfast this month. Check out the blog post! https://lnkd.in/dTbctMxm

First Women's Bank CEO, Marianne Markowitz and SVP, Business Banking, Emily Mattes were honored to attend the 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala hosted by the National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. It was an evening dedicated to honoring women's leadership and fostering connections among those committed to advancing women's roles in all sectors. ? This year's honorees included: Sara Blakely – Inventor of Spanx, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Dr. Opal Lee – Activist known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." Shirley Ryan – Advocate for transformative research and education. Lisa Knight – EVP, Chief Brand Officer of Mattel, Inc. accepted the inaugural Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award on behalf of Mattel. ? The gala also featured Norah O'Donnell as the host and Meryl Streep as the honorary chair. ? At First Women's Bank, we are proud to support and celebrate the accomplishments of women who are shaping our world. Participating in events like the Women Making History Awards Gala reinforces our commitment to growing the economy and elevating the role of women within it. ? FirstWomens.Bank – Member FDIC ? #FirstWomensBank #WomenMakingHistory #NationalWomensHistoryMuseum

Honored to be part of this Women’s History Month campaign on Captivate. Thank you Mollie (Wheeler) Crittenberger for your support!

?? A Special Thank You to Our Valet Sponsor – First Women’s Bank! ?? We are incredibly grateful to Maria Tabrizi and First Women's Bank for their support as our Valet Sponsor for Together for a Cure! Your partnership ensures a smooth and welcoming experience for all our guests, and we truly appreciate your commitment to making this event a success. Join us on May 15th as we come together to support our mission to cure MS while empowering people affected by multiple sclerosis to live their best lives. Sponsorships and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gTv_mCTs #TogetherForACure #EndMS #FirstWomensBank #Gratitude #ChicagoEvents #CommunitySupport

Putting gender equality at the center of our global economies means closing gender gaps in finance, supporting women entrepreneurs, ensuring more women in leadership, and so much more. This #WomensHistoryMonth, here are seven projects and programs from the CGI community that are working to secure economic equality for all: Roanhorse Consulting New Story First Women's Bank Mann Deshi Foundation Agora Yeleen Beauty Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship SWIPE to find out how they’re making a difference in the lives of women around the world!

Soul & Smoke is more than just BBQ - it’s a celebration of passion, resilience, and community. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Heather Bublick and Executive Chef D'Andre Carter, they’re expanding their Evanston location with a beautiful new space for family, friends, and community to gather. With support from First Women’s Bank, their dream is becoming a reality, creating a place where everyone belongs. FirstWomens.Bank - Member FDIC. #SoulAndSmoke #WomenOwned #CommunityFirst #BBQ #SoulFood #SupportLocal #FirstWomensBank

Our team had an incredible time at the International Women's Forum Chicago 2025 Signature Event, celebrating women who make a difference in honor of International Women’s Day. ? It was an inspiring evening featuring keynote speaker Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders, who shared her journey and leadership insights. We also had the opportunity to connect with Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Esq. and other outstanding female executive leaders driving impact across Chicago. FirstWomens.Bank - Member FDIC ? #FirstWomensBank #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #IWFChicago #WomenWhoLead

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at First Women's Bank! Today, we celebrate the incredible women on our team and across our network who inspire, lead, and break barriers every single day. Your strength, vision, and drive make all the difference. FirstWomens.Bank - Member FDIC.? #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen #FWB #GenderEquality #WomenInBusiness #FirstWomensBank

The Executives' Club of Chicago brought together business leaders, investors, and changemakers to discuss breaking down barriers to capital and increasing opportunities for women in business. FWB’s Co-Founder, Chief Legal Officer & Head of Impact Deposits, Melissa Widen, joined a powerful discussion alongside Susan Abrams of Golden Seeds and Desiree Vargas Wrigley of The Josephine Collective, moderated by Amanda Lannert of Jellyvision. At First Women’s Bank, we are committed to growing the economy and elevating the role of women within it.?Let’s continue driving change, investing in women, and reshaping the financial landscape. FirstWomens.Bank – Member FDIC #FirstWomensBank #WomenEntrepreneurs #EmpoweringWomen #FundingTheFuture

A heartfelt thank you to United Way of Metro Chicago for hosting their annual Women United Breakfast on Tuesday. It was an honor for our CEO, Marianne Markowitz, to share her insights and experiences around leadership and growth. A special thanks to Kristie P. Paskvan, MBA, CPA, FWB Bank Board Director, for expertly moderating the session and leading such a thoughtful discussion. As Marianne shared with the audience, building community and creating spaces like this one, where women can support one another, is crucial to driving systemic change.?FirstWomens.Bank - Member FDIC #womenshistorymonth #firstwomensbank #financialfeminist