Banking on Communities

Pacific West Bank Manifesto

We challenge ourselves to be innovative because we believe in
growth.
We invest in making long lasting connections because we believe in our communities.
We encourage each other to be ourselves because we believe in authentic interactions.
We inspire each other to be bold because we believe in empowering our employees.

Benefit Corporations for Good

The time is now to be on the right side of change, the revolution has begun and we’re jumping into the action. At Pacific West Bank, we’re dedicated to change for the greater good and value of the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit. Joining the Benefit Corporations for Good movement means we’re actively participating in preserving a better planet for the future. We value working with companies and non-profits that are aligned with the same mission.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

"As a proud member of the Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), we are fully supportive of promoting and integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to have Lisa Fajardo Faust and Jason Scott as members of the OBA Access and Inclusion Task Force. Advancing equity and economic inclusion are a priority." – Jason Wessling, President and CEO

OBA Racial Equity Statement

Local Banking At Work

Our community is rich with diversified sectors ranging from manufacturing and nonprofits to healthcare and technology. The Greater Portland and Southwest Washington Area’s future is our future and we’re taking action to effect positive change. We’re banking on communities by putting resources back into the local economy, keeping it thriving for generations to come. We call this local banking at work.