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MidFirst Bank and The Nature Conservancy Celebrate $160,000 Milestone for Sustainability and Conservation Efforts

July 10, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ – MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, and The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, today announced they have raised over $160,000 for sustainability and conservation efforts.
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MidFirst Business Credit Appoints Graham Nelson as Business Development Officer

July 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA – MidFirst Business Credit (the “Company”), a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately owned bank, today announced the appointment of Graham Nelson as Vice President, Business Development Officer, based in Los Angeles.
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Rooted In Community, Built To Thrive: Inside America's Largest Privately Owned Bank

June 25, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – At a time when many banks are navigating volatility and short-term shareholder pressure, Oklahoma-based MidFirst Bank stands apart. Its long-term operating philosophy has made it the largest privately owned bank in the nation and one of the strongest and best capitalized.
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MidFirst Bank Sponsors Smithsonian Exhibition Marking America's 250th Anniversary

June 22, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank is proud to be a sponsor of "From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage," a new exhibition opening June 18 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Stretching across 5,000 square feet, the exhibition brings together more than 600 specimens and cultural objects — many rare and never before exhibited — from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, celebrating the breadth of America's natural and cultural heritage through December 2029.
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MidFirst Bank to Acquire Dallas Capital Bank, Accelerating Growth

June 17, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank (“MidFirst”), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas Capital Bank. 
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MidFirst Bank Expands Into the San Francisco Market With Deep-Rooted, Local Banking Team

May 18, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MidFirst Bank ("MidFirst"), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced its expansion into San Francisco. The bank is establishing a dedicated local presence — anchored by a team with decades of experience serving clients in the Bay Area — and bringing its relationship-driven approach to businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
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MidFirst Bank Builds Upon Colorado Presence with New Denver Tech Center Location

May 8, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately owned bank, today announced the growth of its Colorado operations with a new office conveniently located at the Denver Tech Center (DTC).
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MidFirst Bank Celebrates Employee Volunteerism and Community Impact with Community Connection Event

April 27, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest family-owned bank, held its Community Connection Event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at its Oklahoma City campus. The event connected MidFirst employees with local nonprofit organizations, celebrating the Bank’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves and creating lasting community impact.
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1st Century Bank Aligns Under the MidFirst Bank Name in California

April 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA – MidFirst Bank (“MidFirst”), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced that its 1st Century Bank (“1st Century”) division will operate under the MidFirst Bank name beginning April 20, 2026.
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