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A Culture for Success Built by four generations of cheesemakers, this family-owned cheese company is undoubtedly a master of its craft. Their award-winning cheese continues to draw even greater demand—and to help fill it, our financial solutions deliver on a special recipe of its own. “We feel very fortunate to have them as a partner. They’re local and their services are top-notch and can compete with any bank—that makes it a really good relationship.” —Co-Owner, Cheese Company “Our relationship with our bank started back in the ’80s, and through the years they’ve continued to provide the...
This lumber company is a 115-year-old family-owned company with 24 locations across three states serving everyone from large-scale contractors to DIY homeowners. This company needed more than what most banks can provide. “They’re good people who want to help us grow our business, and we appreciate that.” - President and CEO, Lumber Company President and CEO, “In our industry, payment terms are tight and margins are tighter—maintaining healthy cash flow can be a challenge. We knew solutions to our problems existed, and our bank was able to offer them”. After taking the time to develop a deep...
This company went from zero to $100 million in revenue in twelve months and aims to be a billion dollar company in its first five years. After starting and selling a pair of successful multimillion- and billion-dollar companies that each helped revolutionize the transportation logistics industry, this business owner formed his third enterprise in the private-freight marketplace. “The team is the most important part of any company, especially a startup. I’m proud this bank is on ours.” - Founder and Executive Chairman, Shipping and Logistics Company Past success aside, in the first five years...
From floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons and humanitarian crises, our international team members are often the first people on the ground with medical teams, medical supplies, equipment and hygiene health products. This charity organization doesn’t wait for the wind to blow or a disaster to strike—they are prepared—always. “This bank goes beyond banking, they are a true partner in our ability to live our mission.” —CEO, International Relief Company They provide humanitarian service in more than 130 countries, shipping over $2 billion in aid and logging 1.1 million volunteer...
With a storied history as one of the premier furniture manufacturers in the world and more than 1,600 global associates, the publicly traded furniture company needed a financial partner with the strength and agility to support fast-paced growth opportunities. "It’s their people, their integrity and their character—that’s what they bring and what sets them apart." —Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Furniture Manufacturing Company Like most organizations during the pandemic, difficult decisions had to be made within the company to remain durable, including cutting non-core business lines...