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A Front-Row Seat to Ignite’s Growth
A Front-Row Seat to Ignite’s Growth
IgniteFebruary 3, 2026
Ignite Adds BMO U.S. Business Banking Leader Uzma Kazmi to Board
Ignite Adds BMO U.S. Business Banking Leader Uzma Kazmi to Board
IgniteJanuary 23, 2026
2026 Chicago Titan 100 Recipient, Ignite’s President and CEO, Stephanie Piccirilli
2026 Chicago Titan 100 Recipient, Ignite’s President and CEO, Stephanie Piccirilli
IgniteJanuary 16, 2026
Evolving Without Losing The Why
Evolving Without Losing The Why
IgniteDecember 30, 2025
Ignite Appoints Tomorrow Moore, Vice President at Wells Fargo, to Board of Directors
Ignite Appoints Tomorrow Moore, Vice President at Wells Fargo, to Board of Directors
IgniteDecember 27, 2025
IGNITE is Named Winner of the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
IGNITE is Named Winner of the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
IgniteNovember 20, 2025
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