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Koto Studio is a creative agency based in London, incorporated in 2014. The company specializes in bridging the gap between design education and professional practice, serving as a digital hub for brand education. They offer a collection of e-books and resources aimed at enhancing brand understanding and development. Koto Studio focuses on designing meaningful and scalable motion systems that enhance branding by guiding attention and building memory. The studio provides brand and digital work, collaborating with various companies, particularly in the gaming industry. They create comprehensive branding experiences that shape how audiences feel and engage with brands. Notable projects include a campaign for Microsoft celebrating its 50th anniversary, showcasing their ability to work with impactful clients across different sectors. Koto Studio is committed to innovation and social responsibility, reflecting awareness of broader social and environmental issues in their branding strategies.
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
The Future Needs a Heritage Heritage Bank of Commerce, founded in 1994, is a community business bank headquartered in San Jose. For over 30 years, HBC has provided a consultative relationship banking approach with clients, offering valuable services to help them achieve their long-term business goals. The Bank combines the classic values of relationship-based, customer-focused community banking, with a forward-looking, strategic approach. Our solution-driven team of experienced, dedicated and innovative bankers, partner with you to find a custom solution that fits your business needs. Our large spectrum of credit and loan products spans from factoring to open lines of credits, cash management solutions to support and leverage your business cash flow, as well as a dedicated HOA Specialty Banking department servicing the HOA community with the latest in banking technology. Bank Focused on People Working with People With over 800 Non-profit organizations spanning a wide variety of industries, we know the intricacy of banking for non-profits. At HBC, we take a strong consultative approach empowering you to make meaningful business decisions that will allow you to have a strong impact in your community. As a conservative three plus billion dollar, publicly traded, 5-Star Bauer Financial rated, FDIC insured bank we check all the traditional boxes for a financial institution. But community banking is much more. HBC is involved on a deeper level with industry, business and community leaders, and is able to leverage this network successfully for our clients business goals. As part of our mission to give back, our relationship managers are required to be active in their community. They serve on boards, are deeply involved with their local business organizations and chambers, and are taking active roles in shaping their business areas. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender | NMLS ID# 486849
GSB, formerly known as Guilford Savings Bank, is a mutual financial institution based in Connecticut, established in 1875. With over 145 years of experience, GSB has expanded from a single branch to eight locations, managing nearly $1 billion in assets. The bank focuses on community-oriented banking, emphasizing personalized service and long-term relationships with clients. GSB offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking solutions. Their services include digital banking for real-time account management, tailored business banking for small to medium enterprises, and personal banking options such as checking and savings accounts, loans, and mortgages. The bank also provides specialized tools like online account opening and financial education resources. As a mutual bank, GSB reinvests its profits into community development and employee benefits, reflecting its commitment to local businesses and the shoreline communities of Connecticut. The bank promotes a culture of integrity and collaboration, ensuring that clients have direct access to staff and customized financial strategies. GSB continues to invest in digital innovation while maintaining a strong local presence.