Signs are in Spanish and in English and neon ones point the way to bank services.
It is owned by Laredo National Bancshares Inc. of Laredo. Laredo National Bank president Lupe Gomez rarely wears a coat and tie to work - and neither do his clients. His bright bank lobby is filled with yellow and blue neon signs that hang above the tellers' heads, making the room feel more like a fun fast-food restaurant than a bank. And that's the idea. At our bank here, we want to make it comfortable so blue-collar workers can come in right after work without worrying about what they're wearing.