Bank of the West 2009 Annual Report Download - page 13

regional awards of excellence from financial consulting
and research firm Greenwich Associates for 2009, for
overall satisfaction in small business/middle market
customer service, relationship
manager performance, cash
management, and financial stability.
In addition to providing a full
range of solutions, we serve diverse
industries, including manufacturers,
retailers, law offices, accounting
firms and medical practices.
Dr. Basil Besh decided to build a
state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery
center in Fremont, California,
and he wanted more than a loan;
Dr. Besh wanted to do business
with a lender committed to a long-
term relationship. So he turned to us for an SBA loan,
and maintains multiple personal and business deposit
accounts with us as well.
Environmental engineering firm Trihydro Corporation in
Laramie, Wyoming, needed a mix of deposit and loan
solutions in 2009. The company was attracted to Bank
of the West's creativity, teamwork and responsiveness.
After considering various banks’ proposals, Trihydro
moved its banking relationship to Bank of the West,
including lines of credit, deposit accounts and cash
management services with remote deposit.
Through our branch network, we provide small and mid-
sized companies and entrepreneurs with both deposit
and credit solutions. Equipment leasing, inventory
flooring plans, corporate
cards, and other
commercial banking
products, as well as
insurance and wealth
management services, are
also available to business
owners.
A certified Preferred Small
Business Administration
(SBA) Lender, Bank of the
West has SBA experts
ready to help business
partners and their clients
choose from a variety
of financing solutions on government-guaranteed loans
that range from $25,000 to $5,000,000.
Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of
the American economy and the primary generator of
employment growth. We are committed to developing
relationships with small and mid-sized firms to assist in
their growth, ensure their success and thus contribute to
the success of our communities. We continued to lend
to credit-worthy businesses through the downturn, and
we plan to do even more as our economy improves.
When Enrique Mendoza, a veteran store manager for a large
supermarket chain, and his partner decided to open their own
store in San Jose, California, we helped finance his dream.
A few months later we helped him add a taqueria next door.
Six months later, he acquired a second store and soon after
opened a third Santa Fe Mercado. Mendoza has more than a
dozen business deposit accounts with us and also uses our
credit card.
We are customer oriented.
We are knowledgeable
about our customers’
needs and goals and are
committed to ensuring they
have the best solutions.
We are honored by their
business and their referrals.
Santa Fe Mercado co-owner Enrique Mendoza with Oakland Main Branch manager Kim Ramirez, at his San Jose store.
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