Menu Search Login MOMENTUM FOR ALL Our inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report. Read as PDF ABOUT US CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MOMENTUM FOR ALL OUR COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We are proud to share our inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report: Momentum for All. Being a good corporate citizen has been a part of First Midwest’s DNA since the founding of our company. This report brings to life what we are all about—how we express our character, how we live our mission and values and how we hold ourselves to the highest standard in doing so. Download Full Report Our 2020 Highlights We are proud of the progress we have made on our CSR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) journey in 2020. GIVING AND EDUCATION $2.5mm in donations from the First Midwest Charitable Foundation $300,000 in donations through our Colleague Giving Campaign 1,200+ service hours during Virtual Volunteer Week 8,000 participants in our financial literacy education programs Get Report as PDF LENDING AND GRANTS $1.2bn in small business PPP loans Helped ~9,000 clients through accommodation programs during pandemic $800,000 in CRA grants $377mm of CRA-qualified community development loans Download Report WORKPLACE AND HONORS 2020 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces as highest rated commercial bank in Chicago 62% women new hires; 46% minority new hires 2020 Best-in-State Bank, as rated by Forbes ~25 consecutive years Outstanding CRA rating Get Full Report CSR Strategic Framework Our CSR strategic framework is comprised of six key areas that are centered on our key stakeholders and anchored by our vision for impact: Momentum for All. TALENT ACQUISITION & MOBILITY Recruit, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels to drive high performing, productive and innovative teams WORKPLACE CULTURE Foster a culture of belonging and trust where everyone feels valued and encouraged to express authenticity and uniqueness in the workplace COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & VISIBILITY Accelerate inclusive economic momentum for individuals and businesses through strategic philanthropy, partnerships, lending and investments COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT Deepen colleague engagement and drive social impact through enterprise-wide volunteerism and giving platforms SUSTAINABILITY AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Advance economic impact through socially responsible and diverse procurement policies and sustainable environmental practices CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Bolster confidence of our stockholders, regulators and clients through prudent governance, risk, ethical and compliance practices Download Full Report Connect With Us Email Customer Care Find your nearest bank or ATM 800-322-3623 Privacy Accessibility Terms of Use Investor Relations Fraud Prevention Sitemap Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2021 First Midwest Bank. All Rights Reserved.