This CMC forum digs into the state of Central Ohio banks. As Central Ohio grows, the Columbus banking scene is growing right with it. The city is home to banks large and small, including well-known consumer banking giants and an array of smaller banks, including new minority-owned and women-owned banks now in development. What role do healthy banks play in our economy? 

The panelists are:

Jennifer Griffith, Regional President. First Merchants Bank

Francie Henry, Regional President, Fifth Third Bank

Ilaria Rawlins, Proposed CEO, Fortuna Bank (in organization)

Jenny Saunders, President, FC Bank

The host is Don DePerro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

This forum was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The forum livestream was supported by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch.

It was recorded before a live audience on March 24, 2023.