personal business wealth management resources about contact search locations home about blog The Latest from Columbia The online capitol of Columbia Bank Get to know your bank better with up-to-the-minute posts and in-depth articles on everything from expert advice and industry trends to in-branch dog treats. Nov 18, 2021 More Than 5,700 Families with Children Are Living on the Streets Throughout the Northwest: You Can Help Chervonne’s story is similar to the thousands of people throughout the Northwest who face the harsh realities of being unhoused. Desperate to find shelter for herself and her children, she had to navigate a host of increasingly bad options in hopes of finding somewhere safe and warm for her small family. Oct 27, 2021 Protect Your Business from Common Social Engineering Tactics A new fraud tactic by bad actors can mimic routine communications and guide businesspeople toward decisions that are decidedly not in their best interests and can unfortunately lead to devastating consequences. Sep 01, 2021 Becoming Your Own Landlord - Is Now the Right Time to Buy? The continuing low interest rate environment, and an economy experiencing a significant rebound, makes this a good time to discuss one of the most important considerations every business owner must make: whether to buy their space, continue to lease, or build their own facility. Jul 14, 2021 RANSOMWARE: A global problem, with a local solution Ransomware, broadly speaking, is the process of sending encrypted malware to an unsuspecting network in order to lock down or greatly interrupt operations. Once the intrusion is set, the victim is forced to pay a ransom – usually in untraceable cryptocurrency – to unlock the malware. Apr 05, 2021 Celebrate Your Community with Volunteerism this April April is #NationalVolunteerismMonth and Melanie Dressel Community Commitment Month, Columbia Bank’s month-long celebration of volunteerism and giving back to our community with a variety of volunteer projects throughout the Northwest. In 2017, we memorialized our late CEO with a day of volunteerism in her name, the Melanie Dressel Community Commitment Day. Mar 29, 2021 Celebrating Women’s History Month: Influential Women in Banking History March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, we’re taking a look back at a few of the most influential women in the history of banking. From the first women on wall street, to the first team of women bankers, these icons have paved the way for women in finance today. They’ve not only opened up opportunities for equality in banking but have blazed trails for women’s careers in finance. Their legacies have changed the landscape for women in banking and opened doors to equality in the finance space. Mar 17, 2021 Recent Fraud Trends: Government Imposter Scams Protecting your personal identifying information (PII) from scammers is a vital step in staying safe online and protecting your data and security. In the last few years we’ve seen a significant rise in attempts from fraudsters to obtain PII from people. Whether it be a version of a Business Email Compromise or the recent Covid-19 scams, fraudsters are always looking for a new way to obtain your data. And now, a recent trend known as Government Imposter Scams have become an increasing concern. Feb 03, 2021 Bank On-Certification: Helping Our Communities Prosper Having a bank account matters. For example, in 2020, having a bank account was vital to quickly and securely receiving unemployment, stimulus checks, and other emergency benefits. While having a bank account may seem trivial to some, this is the first step and a critical component towards financial stability. The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, CFE Fund, is dedicated to providing bank accounts to the underbanked. Through their Bank On National Account Standards, they invite banks to join them in this quest. Bank On-Certification aims to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank account. Dec 15, 2020 Give Safely this Holiday Season With the holidays fast approaching and many of our celebrations looking a little different this year, many of us are still focused on finding ways to share gifts with loved ones. This year, online shopping has been a great alternative to avoid crowds and do your holiday shopping while remaining safe in the comfort of your home. Nov 18, 2020 Nearly 40,000 Northwest People are Living on the Street: Help Share Warmth This Winter Now more than ever before, our Northwest communities need our support - and we’re aiming to do just that with the launch our 6th Annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive to help raise vital funds for the many people across the Northwest struggling in the cold this winter. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Share: connect nearby or online Click to Share Your Location We'll find a branch near you. 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