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This business was just a budding idea driven by the passion of wanting to help people communicate stories of love, sorrow and everything in between through the language of flowers. A vision to revolutionize the flower-buying experience and to put meaning and significance back into what had become a mostly commoditized experience, was born. “When the pandemic hit and so many others were waiting and didn’t have a resource for Paycheck Protection Program loans, that didn’t happen to us. We had a resource and were treated with the same respect as a big company.” Owner, Floral Company Our banking...

Every business owner’s story is unique, yet many will reach a point where they ask the same question – how can I help my business grow? Sometimes the answer to that question is a loan, and knowing ahead of time what lenders will look for can help you simplify the process and secure financing faster. A business loan or line of credit could enable you to take on larger projects and manage business growth, while maintaining positive cash flow. Bankers want to know your plans for financing, followed by what your aspirations are for growing your business. Bankers also consider the “Five C’s,” which...

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...

Even as Covid-19 infections caused by the delta variant continue to rise in some areas of the country, economic activity continues to increase. Consumer spending rose at an annualized rate of 11.8 percent in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Payroll employment increased by 943,000 in July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, above expectations. The best news is that spending increases were led by food services and hospitality, some of the mainstays of local economies. Commercial enterprises are now seeking ways to grow as the economy expands...