Sponsor’s Message: Cascade Bank
Published 12:55 pm Friday, April 25, 2008
As the oldest financial institution headquartered in Snohomish County, Cascade Bank long ago recognized the importance of offering tailored products and services to its specialized customers. As the needs of our customers grew over time, so did Cascade’s commitment to offering the best financial solutions. This commitment led to the development of the bank’s Specialty Banking Group, which is managed by Charlie Chaffin. Cascade’s specialty banking allows for customization of financial products and services that precisely meet the needs of three unique groups: women business owners, government banking and health-care professionals.
Women’s Financial Group
Cascade was the first community bank in the area to target the needs of women business owners and professionals through its Women’s Financial Group (WFG). The WFG not only offers a full suite of products and services meant to strengthen the financial position of these women, but it addresses their need for relationship-based banking.
WFG Manager Charlie Chaffin works with each customer individually and makes it a priority to learn the goals of their business. She then uses her experience and knowledge to offer additional benefits, including professional development and networking seminars offering content specific to their needs.
“Recommending banking products is only a portion of my job,” says Chaffin. “I constantly look for value-added opportunities that will take my customers to the next level.”
Government banking
Cascade’s specialty banking addresses the specific needs of those who are responsible for the investment of government funds. The bank applies the same relationship banking strategy to its government banking customers to provide solutions to any financial need. Cascade has a full offering of products and services, ranging from depository accounts to online wire transfers, credit cards, investments and term loans. This varied product line, coupled with a focus on relationship banking, has led to the development of strong relationships with local government entities. Cascade understands the unique needs of large depositors and has government banking solutions for cities, counties and municipalities.
Financial solutions for health-care professionals
Cascade Bank’s seasoned team of health-care bankers not only has financial experience, they also have a wealth of understanding of the health-care industry. This makes it possible for Cascade to structure customized, flexible financing solutions to fit this market’s unique needs. Health-care professionals enjoy a banking relationship that’s informative, productive and personalized.
Whether clients are just starting up a practice or growing a health-care business to the next level, Cascade has the banking solutions to make it happen. The bank offers a full range of deposit products, including the latest technology such as time savers like e-Deposit for remote scanning and depositing of checks. Health-care professionals can grow their business with working capital lines of credit and financing options to start up, purchase, relocate or remodel practices. Flexible funding and a wide range of products allow health-care professionals to pursue opportunities such as tenant improvement, equipment purchase or even financing their own commercial building.
Summary
Cascade Bank’s strategic decision to “specialize” and focus on offering a suite of products and services for business women, government funds investors and health-care providers truly addresses the needs of these important groups.
If you want a financial partner who understands the unique aspects that make your business truly special, call Cascade Bank’s specialty bankers. Cascade is committed to offering solutions that make a real difference in your business and to be an asset that you can always count on.
Visit www.cascadebank.com, call 800-326-8787 or directly call Charlie Chaffin at 425-258-0629. The advantages of seeing a specialist will be immediately clear!
