I have to say, this is the weirdest bank I've ever been to. In a good way.
Example #1: When we came in to open our account, after they completed the paperwork, they said, "Hang on, you get a free bag of coffee." I assumed they would hand us a pre-sealed bag of some local kind of coffee. Nope. They open up a cabinet and start shoveling fresh beans into a bag. What? THEY ROAST THEIR OWN BEANS. Seriously. What? Amazing.
Example #2: They sponsored a craft show I attended. A local craft show. Granted, a big one, but still.... a bank sponsoring a craft show.... It blew my mind. It just proves that they are committed to local businesses and events and are willing to back it up. No lip service here.
Example #3: When I opened my new business, I knew I was going to open an account with Umpqua for sure. I asked them if they would donate some coffee for our grand opening event and was delighted when they agreed. When I arrived to pick up the coffee, I found that they had put together gift bags stuffed with coffee, a coffee mug, mints, pencils, -- all kinds of loot. Awesome!
Example #4: They have COOKIES and sometimes ICE CREAM. For free. Just sitting there waiting for you to come into the bank and eat them. Yes!
Example #5: When we opened our account, they said we could come in and use their conference room if we ever had a meeting and didn't have a place to meet. Really? Thank you!
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