First Business Bank makes Forbes best banks list

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Madison’s First Business Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Banks list 

The list ranks the “100 strongest banks in the nation. 
 
To make the list, Forbes evaluated the 200 largest publicly traded banks by assets, ranking the top 100 based on 11 metrics. 
 
It’s an honor to be recognized among Forbes’ best banks in the nation,” Jim Hartliebpresident and CEO of First Business Bank, said in a statement. “This recognition reflects our team’s exceptional execution of First Business Bank’s long-term strategic plan and our focus on bringing expertise and care to every relationship. When our clients succeed, we succeed.” 

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