When a 25-year-old entrepreneur walked across the street from his auto repair shop to make daily deposits, he had no idea he was beginning a partnership that would span four decades. Jim Welch's journey from accounting student to successful automotive business owner illustrates how the right banking relationship becomes more than financial support. It becomes the foundation for sustained growth, unwavering trust, and generational success.

When his town's independent bookstore closed, Paul Swydan connected his entrepreneurial roots with his media background to create something new. Within just ten months, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore opened its doors—transforming both Paul's career path and his community's access to literature.

The restaurant business has always been at the heart of Patrick and Wanderson Coelho's story. When they stepped forward to purchase Oliver's & Planck's Tavern, they needed more than just a lender—they needed a true partner who understood their passion for preserving legacy businesses and the community stories they hold.