First Business Financial Services: Ranked as 6th fastest growing Wisconsin-based public company

Contact: Angela Roidt Communications Coordinator First Business Financial Services, Inc. Phone 608-238-8008 aroidt@firstbusiness.com

First Business Ranked as 6th Fastest Growing Wisconsin-Based Public Company

MADISON, WI, MAY 6, 2016 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) was ranked as the sixth fastest growing Wisconsin-based public company by the Milwaukee Business Journal. The list is ranked by percent of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same time period in 2013.

“First Business has had a string of strong years, with 2015 being our best growth year ever. This is indicative of the success we’ve had in executing our strategic plan” said First Business Financial Services’ President & CEO Corey Chambas. “It’s also a reflection of the great employee team that we have assembled, who have built and partnered with an outstanding client base.”

About First Business First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness.

Member FDIC, First Business’ corporate headquarters are at 401 Charmany Drive in Madison, WI. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.