First Independent net, assets rise

With groundbreaking for its new headquarters just days away, the parent company of First Independent Bank of Nevada last week reported strong growth in earnings and assets.

First Independent Capital of Nevada said the bank earned $1.3 million in the first half of this year.

That's a 131 percent increase over the same period a year ago.

The company said its assets on June 30 totaled $214.6 million, an increase of 49 percent from $144.4 million a year earlier.

Groundbreaking for the bank's new headquarters at 5335 Kietzke Lane is schedule for July 22.

Along with bank offices, the building will include leased space, said Lisa Milke, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

The new office, which will replace leased space on South McCarren near Talbot, is expected to be open in June.