Citizens Independent Bank

06/10/2026

For over four decades, a CIB employee has served as Treasurer on the Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce board, and today, our Robbinsdale Branch Manager, Barb, proudly carries on that tradition!

We are excited to introduce and welcome the current Robbinsdale Chamber Board Members who will be serving our business community:

Tom Ritten – Ritten Wealth Management, President
Michelle Swanson – Xcel Energy, Vice President
Barb Demavivas – Citizens Independent Bank, Treasurer
Dr. Lindsay Daniels – Go Health Chiropractic, Secretary/Chamber Administrator (Non-Voting Member)
Tom Jungroth
Mike Opat – North Memorial Health
Nick Scheiller – Whizbang Whiz Bang Days
Thea Bruely – Near Food Shelf
Grant Galarneau-Becker – Equitable Advisors
Steve Carlyle – Wicked Wort Brewing Co.
Andy – Hackenmueller's Meat Market
Melodie Neff – Robbinsdale Lions
Tim Sandvik – City Manager (Non-Voting Member)
Heather Rand – City Representative (Non-Voting Member)
Kaleb – Birdtown Flats

We look forward to the ideas, leadership, and community engagement this board will bring as we continue supporting local businesses and strengthening our Robbinsdale community.

06/10/2026

A little teamwork goes a long way! Our Robbinsdale branch hosted a Pick Up the Park event, with team members helping clean up a local park and care for the community we serve. We're proud to work together to keep our neighborhoods clean, welcoming, and beautiful for everyone. 💪🌳

06/09/2026

Small businesses are a major target for scammers. Check out this recent webinar from National Cybersecurity Alliance to learn how to recognize and avoid common business scams. 🤝

National Cybersecurity Alliance

06/08/2026

Allyson recently joined the CIB team as Deposit Operations Manager in the Robbinsdale office. Welcome Allyson!

06/02/2026

Scammers are getting smarter with personal data. Read more from Operation Shamrock on how they get your information and how to protect yourself. 🔒

06/02/2026

For decades, we've been proud to support STEP and their mission of serving our neighbors. Congratulations on a wonderful Gala, and thank you for bringing the community together for such a meaningful evening. 💙

05/26/2026

Take a look at the FTC's most recent Data Spotlight about the rapid rise in social media scams, highlighting key data and helpful tips on how to steer clear of them. 📈

05/18/2026

We’ve officially sealed our 75th Anniversary Legacy Capsule! Filled with meaningful moments and memories from our milestone year, the capsule was sealed by our President, Brad Bakken. It will be opened in 25 years by the third generation of the Bakken family, who are currently working at CIB, helping lead the bank forward.

05/12/2026

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day is coming up this Friday. Learn more from the Department of Justice about common scams affecting older adults and ways to get involved in keeping your community safe. 💙

05/11/2026

Dustin recently joined the CIB team as VP/Director of Information Technology in the St. Louis Park office. Welcome Dustin!