| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Kent Howard |
Chief Operating Officer | Profile |
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.
IMCD Group is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1995, the company is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. IMCD specializes in serving various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, personal care, coatings, and lubricants, providing formulatory solutions tailored to customer needs. The company has expanded its operations internationally, with significant growth in the Americas, including the establishment of IMCD US in 2015. IMCD Group generates approximately $4.7 billion in revenue and employs around 3,570 people worldwide. Known for its innovative approach and minimal corporate bureaucracy, IMCD maintains strong partnerships with a diverse range of suppliers and customers, from small manufacturers to large corporations.
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