Bank of the West Blog

Will 2018 be another record-breaking year for giving?: Will 2018 be another record-breaking year for giving?

Julie Davitz

With the giving season upon us, many people are making year-end donations and evaluating their portfolios.
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With the giving season upon us, many people are making year-end donations and evaluating their portfolios.
Elite entrepreneurs are bullish on equities, says study: Elite entrepreneurs are bullish on equities, says study

Wade Balliet

For the first time in five years, equities ranked as the top asset class for entrepreneurs globally.
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For the first time in five years, equities ranked as the top asset class for entrepreneurs globally.
Elite entrepreneurs expand the definition of ROI: Elite entrepreneurs expand the definition of ROI

Kristin Nelson

It’s so encouraging to see data showing that socially responsible investing (SRI) is gaining momentum around the world.
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It’s so encouraging to see data showing that socially responsible investing (SRI) is gaining momentum around the world.
Changing Our World: Jodi Satkunam: Changing Our World: Jodi Satkunam

Newsroom

Beyond attending board meetings, you’ll find me having coffee with people who want advice on starting a business, collecting clothing donations, and attending jail meetings.
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Beyond attending board meetings, you’ll find me having coffee with people who want advice on starting a business, collecting clothing donations, and attending jail meetings.
Strategy: Planning ahead for long-term care: Strategy: Planning ahead for long-term care

Newsroom

November is Long Term Care Awareness month, and it’s a good time to consider the importance of having a plan for care.
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November is Long Term Care Awareness month, and it’s a good time to consider the importance of having a plan for care.

Overlays

7 ideas for business owners looking to tackle costs

Category: Your Business | Published: 09/28/18 | Print

Category: Your Business
Published: 09/28/18

Posted by Michelle Di Gangi

Small Business Banking

Woman small business owner on the phone at her desk & scanning her computer monitor.

Savvy business owners know that surviving and flourishing is all about keeping costs under control, regardless of the external business environment.

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U.S. Outlook: On the hunt for a better job

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 09/28/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 09/28/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Business man on Wall St. at top of escalator carrying folded newspapers

It is widely known that the U.S. economy is creating new jobs at a rapid pace. Since the expansion started, the economy has added nearly 20 million jobs.

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Future of farming: How new challenges are affecting agribusiness

Category: Your Business | Published: 09/27/18 | Print

Category: Your Business
Published: 09/27/18

Posted by Newsroom

Corporate News

Jeff Burch (center) in panel about climate change and agribusiness.

A major concern for farmers today is water shortages caused by major droughts in the West.

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Investment Insights: Tariffs and rate hikes galore

Category: Your Wealth | Published: 09/26/18 | Print

Category: Your Wealth
Published: 09/26/18

Posted by Wade Balliet

Investment Strategy

Shipping dock workers (2 men) standing next to piles of steel to be shipped.

Foreign policy and monetary policy continue to be main drivers for the financial markets – and that makes for a fairly eventful week.

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7 ideas for business owners looking to tackle costs

U.S. Outlook: On the hunt for a better job

Future of farming: How new challenges are affecting agribusiness

Investment Insights: Tariffs and rate hikes galore

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