By Stacy Koos, SVP, Market Development Officer In our quest to bring you inspiring stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs, we recently had the privilege of interviewing Cassie Jones, an accomplished entrepreneur and partner at Gleaves Swearingen LLP. Cassie shared her journey, experiences, and valuable lessons learned along the way. […]
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By Darvin Fowler, SVP, Co-Commercial Team Lead Greetings, entrepreneurs of Eugene and Springfield! If you’re looking to take your business to the next level, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out strategy in place. In this newsletter edition, we’ll explore critical strategies for scaling your business in our vibrant community. 1.
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By Piotrek Buciarksi, SVP, Co-Commercial Team Lead In the vibrant heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley lies a community bank that understands the true essence of collaboration: Summit Bank. Nestled within the picturesque cities of Eugene and Springfield, Summit Bank has fostered economic growth and prosperity through its unwavering commitment to
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By Chloe Tirabasso, VP, Business Client Advisor Blue Lotus Masala Chai: Tradition Meets Eco-Conscious Enterprise Summit Bank is delighted to spotlight Blue Lotus Masala Chai, a brand that has successfully brought the authentic Indian chai experience to the US while embedding sustainability in its core. A passion for tradition and
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· How long have you been with Summit Bank? I have worked at Summit Bank for eight years. · Tell us about your banking experience. I have over 20 years of community banking experience and a passion for our industry. I have learned that community banking is all about being of service.
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PORTLAND, OR – Summit Bank proudly announces the newest addition to their Downtown Portland team: Jacob (Jake) Hartough, as the Relationship Banking Officer. With a distinguished background in commercial lending and an unparalleled dedication to community engagement, Jake will bring his vast expertise to enhance further the bank’s commitment to
WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association (ABA) announced the appointment of Jenny Bennett as the new Chairman of its Communications Council, effective immediately. The Council is responsible for molding the ABA’s messaging to its members and the public, enhancing the banking industry’s image, and providing pertinent business and policy information.
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(Eugene, Oregon) – Summit Bank announced the promotion of Hans McKnight to Vice President, Operations Support Officer. McKnight, who has been with Summit Bank for 18 years, has served in various client-facing and operational capacities, including Treasury Management and Relationship Banking. He was an accredited Automated Clearing House professional and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenny Bennett, Market President/541.684.7527/[email protected] EUGENE, OR — October 30, 2023 — Summit Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Jin Plummer as Vice President, Business Client Advisor. At Summit, Plummer will leverage his extensive experience in community banking and finance, along with a proven track
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As covered in the segment on the national economy, there are thousands of leading indicators from which to forecast future conditions. There are exponentially fewer at the local/regional level to track economic shifts. We rely on population, employment, wages, and housing trend data to forecast the financial future. Here’s a
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