West Bankers Giving Back – Aldrich Cabildo
West Bancorporation Foundation 2020 As a father of young children in the Urbandale school system, West Banker Aldrich Cabildo realized that serving on the Urbandale School Board would be a good opportunity to become more familiar with their education. He has served on the board since being elected in 2015. Challenges and Benefits of School […]
Giving Back to the Community through Professional Development
Giving Back to the Community through Professional Development All banks need the services of at least one person who is a communication professional, but most of the standard professional development tracks for bankers are not designed to apply to these employees. One communication professional at West Bank has found a way to give back to […]
Passionate About the Great Outdoors
Passionate About the Great Outdoors In his own words, West Banker Dan Fitzgerald explains, “I enjoy building relationships and helping my customers succeed. I enjoy the creation of the deal and how it will benefit the customer and the company.” His ability to make connections and build relationships has contributed to his success at […]
West Bancorporation Foundation Provides Grants for Community Organizations
West Bankcorporation Foundation Provides Grants for Community Organizations Did you know that West Bank has a charitable foundation? The West Bancorporation Foundation has been awarding grants to community nonprofit organizations since 2004. Funding comes from West Bank and from many West Bank employees who support the Foundation through payroll deduction and other personal contributions. The […]
Reinvesting in Our Communities
FDIC Definitions from the Examination Manual: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Affordable housing (including multifamily rental housing) for low-or-moderate-income individuals. Community services targeted to low-or-moderate-income individuals; Activities that promote economic development by financing businesses or farms that met the eligibility standards of the Small Business Administration Development Company or Small Business Investment Company programs or have gross annual […]
West Bankers Gave Back in 2017
In big ways and small, West Bank has a culture of caring about the communities we serve. Employees are encouraged to find a cause they are passionate about and devote their time and effort to organizations that support that cause. Sometimes they are able to use their financial expertise. Sometimes they use other skills like […]
West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Record Net Income, Declares Quarterly Dividend
West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Record Net Income, Declares Quarterly Dividend West Des Moines, IA – West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2017 net income of $23.1 million, or $1.41 per diluted common share, compared to $23.0 million, or $1.42 per diluted common share for 2016. Net income for 2017 […]
Safety Net Part II: How to Determine How Much to Save
The easiest way to determine how much money you need to put aside is to do an honest monthly budget. The worksheet below will help you get started. What does it really cost for you and your family to get through a typical month? This isn’t about replacing your entire income. This is about keeping the lights on […]
Build Up Your Safety Net
Every family should build up their emergency fund to an amount equal to 3 – 9 months of living expenses. Why? With this reserve, you are building your safety net against major life events so that you can avoid going into debt. When you have 3 – 9 months of income in savings, there aren’t too […]
Steven T. Schuler joins West Bank Board of Directors
Steven T. Schuler joins West Bank Board of Directors “I am very pleased to have been appointed to serve on the West Bank Board. After recently retiring from a 43-year career in finance and accounting, primarily in the banking industry, I desire to continue to use my business background and experience to assist a growing, […]