Tactics: Mike Williams Commits to Community Banking
The president of Washington Trust’s Oregon region talks about why the 122-year-old community bank is planting a branch in Vancouver.
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Oregon Community Foundation Awards $520K To Historically Overlooked Entrepreneurs
Now in its third year, entrepreneurs who received awards will also obtain business counseling and technical assistance, in the hopes of growing their network and partnering with one another.
PPP and Me
Paycheck Protection Program loans provided lifelines to Oregon’s small businesses but triggered messy headaches for banks. A look back at the process proves the struggle paid off in many ways.
Coronavirus: What Financial Aid Is Available
A community bank describes lending options for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
The Craft Bankers
Terry Peterson, CEO of Pacific West Bank, is out to prove there is still demand for a client-centric local lender in a sector dominated by large institutions.