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Signature Bank Named by Inc. Magazine as One of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Midwest commercial bank ranks No. 63 on the prestigious list as it celebrates eighth consecutive year of record profitability

Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced it has been named to the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Signature Bank Garners Multiple “Best Banks” Awards for 2019

Signature Bank was named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies, one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Places to Work and one of America’s Best Banks to Work for in 2019.

Crain’s Ranks Signature Bank #21 of Chicago’s Largest Banks

In its annual ranking of Chicago’s Biggest Banks, Crain’s ranks Signature Bank #21. Learn more

Signature Bank Chicago Named One of the Best Banks to Work For in the U.S.

American Banker Names Signature Bank to “Best Banks” List for the Second Year in a Row

Signature Bank Ranked #16 on American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For 2017 List

Chicago-based Signature Bank ranked #16 out of 5,000 banks eligible to apply for and receive the Best Banks to Work for distinction from American Banker.

Signature Bank Converts Website to Highly Secured Dot Bank Domain

Domain Bolsters Protections Against Cybercriminals and Hackers.

Signature Bank Co-Founders Honored as C-Suite Award Winners

Mick O’Rourke, Kevin Bastuga, and Bryan Duncan were recently honored as C-Suite Award winners by the Daily Herald Business Ledger.

Signature Bank Continues Tradition of Serving as Counting Site for Misericordia Candy Days

Employees Raise Money by Wearing Jeans in Support of Misericordia

Signature Bank Employees Selected to Participate in Future Leaders Alliance

Illinois Bankers Association development program guides future industry leaders through professional development, community service, and networking

Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced it has selected three accomplished employees to participate in the Future Leaders Alliance (FLA) program offered through the Illinois Bankers Association.

Signature Bank Achieves Record Profitability in 2024, Expands Wealth Management and Strengthens Industry Leadership

Midwest-based commercial bank celebrates eighth consecutive year of record profitability despite soft economic environment

Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced noteworthy achievements for 2024, including record profitability, prestigious industry awards, and client growth in Illinois and Wisconsin across specialized industries including manufacturing, professional services, legal, aviation, medical and other sectors.

Signature Bank Customers Awarded FHLBank Chicago’s Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business

Eagle Hair Care, Inc. and BMS Marketing, Inc. (DBA Sir Speedy Printing) Park Ridge each receive $15,000 grants for growth and development

Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced that two of its long-time customers have been awarded $15,000 grants through Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s (FHLBank Chicago) Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program.

American Banker Names Signature Bank To Best Banks to Work For List

For eighth consecutive year, one of the fastest-growing independent commercial banks in the Midwest named to prestigious list

Signature Bank, one of the fastest-growing independent commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced that for the eighth consecutive year it has earned the distinction of being one of the Best Banks to Work For in the U.S. by American Banker. In collaboration with the Best Companies Group, American Banker identified banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees.

Signature Bank Named One of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

Excellence in Human Resources and Company Performance Land Signature Bank Chicago on the List for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Signature Bank Chicago, a premier independently owned commercial bank, today announced it has been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the seventh consecutive year that Signature Bank Chicago has been included on the list, which recognizes companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business and human resource practices.

Signature Bank Earns Spot No. 15 on Crain’s List of Largest Banks in Chicago

Signature Bank Earns Spot No. 15 on Crain’s List of Largest Banks in Chicago

Commercial bank’s record growth and profitability land company on prestigious list with highest ranked return on equity.

Signature Bank Chicago Named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America

Record growth and profitability secure commercial bank’s place on the prestigious list for fourth year

Signature Bank Chicago, a premier independently owned commercial bank, today announced its inclusion on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America. 

Signature Bank Announces the Addition of Kelly Douglass to its Board of Directors

Douglass brings a diverse and innovative point of view to the Board of Directors

Signature Bancorporation, Inc. Closes Private Placement of $15 Million Subordinated Notes

Signature Bancorporation, Inc. Closes Private Placement of $15 Million Subordinated Notes

Signature Bank Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Signature Ranks 4,025 with a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 87%.

Chicago-Based Signature Bank Marks 15 Year Anniversary with Key Milestones and Achievements

Illinois-Based Signature Bank Reports Record Results

Privately held Signature Bank headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois announced record returns and earnings in 2022. Return on Average Equity was 25.7% and net income increased 22.5% from 2021 to over $26 million.

Signature Bank Statement Update for Customers

As you are aware, the FDIC recently enforced two bank closures. To strengthen public confidence in the U.S. banking system, the FDIC took the additional step of covering all of the uninsured depositors at those banks. One of those closures occurred yesterday with a bank that has a name similar to ours – Signature Bank New York. We want to assure our clients, prospects, and partners that Signature Bank Chicago is not affiliated with this bank in any way and that Signature Bank Chicago is well capitalized and positioned for success, coming off of a record year in 2022.

Signature Bank Chicago’s Co-Founder Kevin Bastuga explains the confusion between 2 “Signature” banks

Signature Bank Chicago Secures ‘Best Bank to Work For’ Distinction for 6th Straight Year

Signature Bank Chicago, a premier independently owned business bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the U.S. for the 6th consecutive year by American Banker. In collaboration with Best Companies Group, American Banker identified banks that stand out in fostering positive and supportive workplaces for their employees.

Signature Bank Chicago Announces Key Milestones Achieved in 2023

Record growth and profitability, yields 23% increase in net income over 2022

Signature Bank Chicago, a premier independently owned business bank, today announced impressive milestones achieved in 2023, including record earnings, industry accolades and strategic hires.

AM 560 The Answer Awards Marketing Campaign to Business Boost Contest Winner

AM 560 The Answer announced today that Neennu Gupta, owner of Bottle & Bottega in Park Ridge, Illinois, was the winner of the station’s Business Boost contest, sponsored by Signature Bank.

Signature Bank Exceeds $100 Million In Assets

Chicago De Novo Bank Succeeds In Beating Benchmark And Continues Momentum With Additional Hiring

Signature Bank Expands With New Chicago-Area Headquarters

Commercial Banking Growth Spurs Need For New Facility

Signature Bank Joins Entrepreneurs’ Organization Chicago Chapter as Platinum Sponsor, Hosts Accelerator Learning Day for Business Owners

Partnership helps local entrepreneurs achieve business success

Signature Bank Named to List of Top 100 Community Banks in the U.S.

Chicago-based Signature Bank was named one of the top 100 community banks in the U.S. by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Signature Bank Continues to Reinvest in Chicago through Misericordia Donation

Giving Back to the Community a Significant Priority for “Your Kind of Bank”

Signature Bank Expands With Downtown Chicago Branch

Chicago De Novo Bank Opens Second Branch in Chicago Loop

Signature Bank Breaks Ground on New Branch with Drive-Up Banking on Chicago’s Northwest Side

Public Officials and Bank Executives Gather to Launch Construction of New Branch

Patrick A. Quinn of Signature Chicago Wealth Management Earns Professional Plan Consultant (PPC) Certification

PPC designation certifies completion of 401k Service Training Program to help clients with employer-sponsored health plans.

Signature Bank Implements New Consumer and Business Programs for Veterans

Savings and business products offered to support veterans and win their business

Signature Bank Celebrates Anniversary by Achieving Profitability and Preparing for Expansion

Chicago De Novo Bank Set to Open Second Branch on News of Third Quarter Profitability

Signature Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Chicago Headquarters Branch with Open House

New Chicago Bank Officially Opens Doors to the Public with Special Offers and Festival Activities for Community on Saturday, October 21, 2006

Signature Bank Launches Signature Chicago Wealth Management

Investment advisory is a natural extension for Chicago-based boutique commercial bank

Signature Bank Adds Experienced Leader to Commercial Lending Team

New hire underscores Signature Bank’s organic growth strategy within Chicago business community

Signature Bank Counts Donations from Misericordia Candy Days for Eighth Year in a Row

Chicago-based Signature Bank provides ongoing support for local non-profit

Signature Bank Joins Metro Chicago and Shoreline Sightseeing on Radio Talk Show for Business Leaders

Concert venue owner and boat tour operator highlight diversity of Signature Bank customers

Signature Bank Kicks Off Business Tour on AM 560 from Historic Location on Illinois Primary Day

Business Tour sponsorship underscores Signature Bank’s commitment to Chicago’s business community

Signature Bank Announces David Martin as New Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending

Expanded commercial lending division aims to continue Signature Bank’s success with middle-market businesses

Signature Bank Partners with Chicago’s 1871 to Offer Banking Services for Members

Chicago Commercial Bank Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Chicago Business Community