Emprise Bank

Congratulations, Lindsi ! We’re thrilled to share that Lindsi Fulcher has been recognized by the Wichita Business Journal for her outstanding work in Diversity and Inclusion. Through her dedication, she has helped foster a culture where every voice is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. From initiating transformative programs to facilitating open and meaningful conversations, her efforts inspire us all to build a more inclusive workplace. Thank you, Lindsi, for making a meaningful impact at Emprise and beyond!

Opening a business is no small feat, but having the right partners can make all the difference. When Sebastian launched Redbird Sandwich Co., he knew the challenges ahead, but working with Jill Garcia and Ben Renn at Emprise Bank lightened the load, allowing him to focus on what matters most—serving up incredible sandwiches 🥪. As the top SBA lender in Wichita and one of the leading SBA lenders in Kansas and Nebraska, Emprise Bank is here to help you start, expand, or acquire your dream business. Let’s bring your vision to life! Member FDIC

Our Chairman & CEO Matt Michaelis, recently joined a panel discussion at the American Fintech Council Policy Summit, exploring the theme "Shake It Off: Next Steps to Building the Safest and Most Resilient Future of Finance." The panel brought together industry leaders, including Itai Damti (Unit), Laura Kornhauser (Stratyfy), and Christian Widhalm (Bloom Credit), to discuss strategies for addressing challenges in the financial sector and fostering innovation. Moderated by Evan Weinberger of Bloomberg Law, the conversation focused on actionable steps to enhance safety, resilience, and customer trust in the evolving financial landscape. Matt’s participation reflects our commitment at Emprise to shaping the future of banking through collaboration and innovation, including our work with partners of Emprise Embedded.

Sheila Volek, our head of technical accounting and a self-proclaimed Excel enthusiast, recently presented at the Women Who Count conference, hosted by the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA). In her session, “Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Excel Power Queries for Data Management,” Sheila led attendees through Excel’s powerful ETL (extract, transform, load) capabilities. She shared methods to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and seamlessly integrate diverse data sources—empowering participants to enhance efficiency and support data-driven decision-making. We’re proud to have Sheila on our team, and we appreciate her dedication to sharing her knowledge with the community. Her expertise and enthusiasm for Excel continue to inspire data enthusiasts to elevate their skills and redefine what’s possible in data management!

Congratulations to Good Works Talent and Rachel Biggs on officially launching a recruitment agency focused on empowering employers to become hiring heroes. We're thrilled to be part of your SBA journey and to support your vision of connecting top finance, accounting, and operations talent with the right teams. Here’s to many successful hires and milestones ahead! 

We’re thrilled to announce that Debra Swearingen from our Kansas City office has been awarded the Excellence Champion Award by Commercial Real Estate Women KC (CREWKC)! Debra’s dedication to advancing women in commercial real estate and her remarkable expertise have set a high standard in our industry. Her passion for growth, equity, and leadership makes a lasting impact on our team and the Kansas City community. Please join us in congratulating Deb on this well-deserved honor!

Another great highlight of our KC team in MetroWire Media, featuring Debra Swearingen Lyles and Jackie Wise for their involvement on a panel for KCRAR's commercial real estate forecast event last week.

We’re thrilled to announce that Emprise Bank has been ranked #1 for SBA loan approvals and total amount in the Wichita, KS region AND #3 in SBA loans in Nebraska! This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication to supporting small businesses and helping them secure the funding they need to grow. Whether in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, we’re here to make the SBA loan process easier, faster, and more accessible. Thank you to our hardworking teams for making this happen! View the rankings yourself here: https://ow.ly/g3ZN50TQ2zz Member FDIC

We’re proud to have two of our amazing team members, Debra Swearingen and Jackie Wise, representing Emprise Bank at this year’s KCRAR Commercial Forecast event. Deb took the stage as a panelist, sharing valuable insights into the current lending environment in commercial real estate, while Jackie Wise, serving on the board, also had the honor of being the MC for the event! It’s moments like these that highlight our team's expertise and commitment to the industry. Congratulations to Deb and Jackie for their leadership and involvement!

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!