Industrial Bank Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Small Business Grants

Washington Business Journal
Monday, November 10, 2014

Employees and customers of Industrial Bank celebrated the Washington-based lender's 80th anniversary Monday night. To commemorate the anniversary, Industrial is offering five grants totaling $80,000 for new small businesses angling for long-term success. The effort is being supported by the U.S. Black Chambers Inc., FSC First of Prince Georges County, Operation HOPE and the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. "The mission is still the same," said Industrial Bank President and CEO Doyle Mitchell. "There are still a lot of people who are underserved for a variety of reasons, whether it's income, race or small business owners."