We’re committed to helping our communities impacted by devastating wildfires recover and rebuild. Learn more about how we are supporting our employees, customers and communities at this time. BIZJOURNALS.COM Umpqua, Wells Fargo announce wildfire relief efforts - Portland Business Journal

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Is it time to reimagine? Many of the country’s smallest businesses are relying on limited resources to weather the pandemic storm. How two founders are breathing new life into their brands. FORBES.COM Business As (Un)usual

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How can your business maintain customer relationships when you can't meet face-to-face? Inc. Magazine contributor Elise Keith highlights our latest business resiliency study and the move of nearly 50% of small businesses toward a more remote work environment. Read her latest column for ways to build customer relationships while engaging from anywhere. #WFH INC.COM 4 Inventive Ways to Revitalize Your Remote Customer Relationships Using Video

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West Coast middle market companies have shown incredible innovation and resiliency in navigating the pandemic while also charting a new course forward in the “new normal.” Hear some of those stories from business owners themselves in this Portland Business Journal panel co-moderated by our own Jonathan Dale, Middle Market Regional Executive. http://ms.spr.ly/6182VK48C BIZJOURNALS.COM Oregon’s middle market leaders reflect on greatest opportunities for remainder of 2021 (Video) - Portland Business Journal