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Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
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.
Tatte Bakery & Café is a fast-casual bakery and café chain founded in 2007 by pastry chef Tzurit Or. Starting from her home kitchen, Or began selling baked goods at Boston farmers markets. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Tatte has grown to 18 locations in Boston and Washington, D.C., focusing on community-centric spaces that create a sense of belonging. The brand is known for its artisanal pastries, cakes, and breads, along with a café menu that features breakfast, brunch, and lunch options inspired by global flavors. Tatte also offers a specialty coffee program, emphasizing quality and consistency. Each café is designed to reflect its neighborhood while maintaining Tatte’s core identity, creating inviting spaces for casual dining, remote work, and social gatherings. Tzurit Or continues to lead the brand, supported by an experienced executive team dedicated to operational excellence and high-quality ingredients.