Commencement Bank

Our team had the best afternoon at the 2024 Empowering Youth luncheon! This inspirational event celebrated College Success Foundation Scholars & Alumni, while highlighting all the life-changing work they do for our local youth.

The College Success Foundation (CSF) serves underrepresented students who often face systemic barriers to accessing and navigating college. CSF Scholars include young people from low-income families, students of color, foster youth and first-generation college students.

Thank you for being part of what makes our strong!

This month’s Commencement Bank Small Business of the Month is Beach Tavern! Stop by the oldest bar in Tacoma for delicious food made from scratch using high-end, local ingredients and a wide variety of beverages direct from the tap.

Learn more at https://beach-tavern.com/

Congratulations to the winners of our Rainiers ticket giveaways- .haleak and ! We hope you have a blast at the ballpark!

Thank you to everyone from our who entered, check back soon for our next giveaway!

Commencement Bank will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We look forward to working with you on Thursday, June 20th!

What can we say? We love animals here at Commencement! So, when we get a chance to support our
and their furry friends, you better believe we will be there!

It was so great to see everyone at ‘s Petpalooza this year, we can’t wait ‘fur’ the next one!!

When we talk about being active in our communities – we really mean it! We were so happy to be there supporting the runners of the and admire the work it takes to achieve that distance!

Hope to see more of our next year!

This month's Commencement Bank Small Business of the Month is Ocean5 & Table 47 ! From bowling, a laser challenge arena, Topgolf Swing Suites, to an arcade, there's something fun for everyone. Enjoy dinner at Table 47 for a locally sourced, farm-to-fork menu filled with chef-driven twists on global classics. Learn more at https://o5social.com/

Commencement Bank is closed today, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. We join our in honoring those who have given their lives in service of our country.

Congrats to Concern For Animals (CFA) on another hugely successful Spring Plant & Gift Sale!

With the help of strong animal welfare advocates and volunteers from our , CFA was able to raise a record amount of money that will go toward helping local pet owners and pets in need.

Who said training for an updated loan system can’t be fun?!
Our team was thrilled to spend a few days away from the office, learning, lunching and laughing together in the Commencement Bank Summit Club! We even got to walk down onto the field for some awesome photos to celebrate the last day of training.

We are so proud of our team’s dedication to expanding their knowledge of innovative products and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the financial success of our clients.

It’s always a treat, for us to play Bingo on Cole Street!

Thank you Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce for another fun afternoon spent under the tent laughing, eating and playing Bingo with our !

Congratulations to Ryan, our Olympia Branch Manager, on her induction into the Lacey Rotary Club! We love to see our staff get involved and strengthen our !

“The Lacey Rotary is a large diverse group and includes members from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions, all dedicated to serving the community of Lacey and Thurston County through volunteerism and community leadership.”

This month's Commencement Bank Small Business of the Month is Top Dog Turf ! They are a local family-owned distributor that offers the highest quality synthetic grass products. Rainier fans receive a special discount - visit https://www.topdogturfnw.com/ to learn more

We had a blast with our at the Chowder Social Auction & Fundraiser!

The evening was packed with fun - a spread of delicious, locally made chowders, live music, a silent and paddle auction, and our favorite— the dessert dash!

Proceeds from the Social will fund operational and maintenance expenses for the historic Foss Waterway Seaport building, ensuring the continuation of their mission to bring Tacoma’s maritime heritage to everyone in our South Sound community and beyond!

Gig Harbor Community Banker Lucy, her mom Susie, and local school board member Lori, had a boot- scootin’, darn tootin’ good time at the 2024 Gig Harbor Rotary Round Up!

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor held their 33rd annual Rotary Dinner Fundraiser at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum. The western-themed night was packed with fun— from line dancing and photo booths to dinner and a live auction!

Thank you The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor for all that you do for our , and for hosting this incredible event. We are honored to be a supporter!

Our team attended the annual Lunch and Laughter Luncheon to support Community Health Care! 🏥🩺

This celebration highlights the important work being done by Community Health Care and serves as a fundraiser for their Patient Care Fund, while treating guests to a delicious lunch and a hilarious stand-up comedy performance!

Thank you, Community Health Care , for allowing more people in Pierce County to have access to high quality healthcare, making our a happier, healthier place to live!

We have some exciting news for our !

We will be relocating our headquarters down the block to 1313 Broadway in early 2025! 🎉

“This transition will allow for a growing workforce and will consolidate the existing Tacoma team onto one floor, increasing communication and synergies between departments, and ultimately leading to better overall service for our customers,”
- John E. Manolides, Chief Executive Officer

Follow the link in the comments below to read more!

We would like to give a big “Thank You” to our in Thurston County for all the donations made in support of United Way of Thurston County’s April Food Day. The contributions we received will go directly to those in need and will help in the fight against hunger in our community.

This month's Commencement Bank Small Business of the Month is It's Greek to Me Tacoma! Family-owned and operated, serving Greek cuisine since 1989. Stop by their location on 6th Ave and keep a look out for their food truck - Bomb Burger!

Register for a free Cybersecurity Webinar with the amazing (and local) IT experts at Truit!

‼️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗘 ‼️
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𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦, 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬? 🤔

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧! 🔍

🔍 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧:
1️⃣ Identify the Weak Links
2️⃣ Strategize Defense
3️⃣ Compliance Assurance
4️⃣ Cost-Effective Security

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 💻🔒

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Our in Olympia is participating in United Way's April Food Day!

We invite you to join us in supporting those in need by bringing any non-perishable food items to our Olympia branch anytime during business hours (9am-5pm), from March 22nd-29th.

Tip your cap to the best restaurant, shop, or service in R City! Submit your nomination for R Small Business of the Month, presented by Commencement Bank. Winners will receive 8 Commencement Bank Summit Club tickets and $100 to load up on swag from the We R Tacoma Team Store. We'll even get their collection started with a free Rainiers jersey.

Nominate here: https://www.milb.com/tacoma/forms/small-business-2024

Can you believe it? The Tacoma Rainiers 2024 season is (almost) upon us! ⚾️👏

With opening weekend starting March 29th, Cheney Stadium invited season ticket holders to the Commencement Bank Summit Club to enjoy ballpark food and jam to live music after picking up their 2024 game tickets! Our team had a blast meeting fellow Rainiers fans from around our , and even raffled off some awesome prizes to top it all off!

We can’t wait for opening weekend, and we hope to see you at the ballpark this season!

Tip your cap to the best restaurant, shop, or service in R City! Submit your nomination for R Small Business of the Month, presented by Commencement Bank. Winners will receive 8 Commencement Bank Summit Club tickets and $100 to load up on swag from the We R Tacoma Team Store. We'll even get their collection started with a free Rainiers jersey.

Nominate here: https://www.milb.com/tacoma/forms/small-business

We will be closed today- Monday, February 19th, in honor of Presidents’ Day. We look forward to working with you on Tuesday, February 20th!

Did you know?
Presidents’ Day was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday, which was actually on February 22, 1732. That would make this year his 292nd birthday!

Meet our Commencement Diversity, Equality and Inclusion team: Pat, Jake, Kuni, Leslie, Cathy and Carol!

Our DEI Mission Statement
At Commencement Bank, we believe that a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace drives value for our employees and makes us better able to serve our community. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment in which employees have equal access to information and opportunities to realize their full potential and are valued for their expertise and authentic perspectives.