06-24-26 Damon Jenkins, Sr. VP & Minnesota Regional Market President for First Independence Bank, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about the bank’s expansion into St. Paul and building generational wealth in the Frogtown & Rondo communities

06-24-26 Damon Jenkins, Sr. VP & Minnesota Regional Market President for First Independence Bank, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about the bank’s expansion into St. Paul and building generational wealth in the Frogtown & Rondo communities

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” June 24, 2026 Duration: 13:17

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Damon Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Minnesota Regional Market President for First Independence Bank, joins Freddie Bell & Chantel Sings to discuss the grand opening of the bank’s new St. Paul branch in the heart of the Frogtown and Rondo communities. As Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank and a Minority Depository Institution, First Independence Bank is expanding its commitment to financial education, homeownership, small business growth, and wealth-building opportunities. Jenkins explains why the bank chose to partner with the Neighborhood Development Center and how the new location will serve residents, entrepreneurs, and families throughout St. Paul. The conversation also explores the importance of community banking, economic empowerment, and creating pathways to generational wealth for future generations. 


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