Case Studies
Mile High Spirits
An Entrepreneurial Spirit as Strong as the Spirits They Make
When it was time to grow and expand, Mile High Spirits knew they needed a bank that also understood the culture of the city. Just as important, they needed a bank with the financial strength to help them increase their bottling capacity that would turn the company’s vision of distribution well beyond Colorado into a reality.
Mike Ward Automotive
A Partnership Driven by Shared Values and Ambition
To know Mike Ward of Mike Ward Automotive is to know a man with a vision – a vision focused on serving his community through economic development and engagement. When Mike came to us for support in growing his dealership, we looked beyond the numbers and put our faith in his ability not only to make good on his ambition, but do good in the process.
Spyderco
Living the American Dream at the International Level
What started as a production facility in a bread delivery truck pulled by a VW became a mission for Sal Glesser and his wife to create the most functional, highest quality knives on the market. With our support, today Spyderco is competing on a global scale, proving that “Made in America” is still the gold standard.
Mike Ward Automotive
Spyderco