Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, released the findings of its annual Business Barometer, an in-depth study into the mood, mindset and strategic priorities of small and middle market businesses across the United States. read more

JUN 14, 2024 - 6:46 am

According to Umpqua Bank’s recently released annual business barometer, while concerns about the direction of the U.S. economy persist, business optimism is rising and expectations for revenue and profitability are increasing. read more

SEP 21, 2023 - 6:25 am

Umpqua Bank expanded its commercial real estate (CRE) division into Colorado and hired Todd Grover as senior vice president and market leader to lead and build the bank's Denver-based CRE team. read more

AUG 24, 2022 - 7:37 am

Umpqua Bank expanded its middle-market banking division into Colorado with the addition of Shawn J. Thompson as market director. Thompson has more than 25 years of experience building teams and advising mid-size companies. read more

MAY 18, 2022 - 7:13 am

According to Umpqua Bank’s recently released 2022 economic outlook, inflation will continue to pose a challenge to the economy and be especially challenging for businesses that rely on purchased goods. read more

DEC 10, 2021 - 6:21 am

Umpqua Bank expanded into the state of Arizona by hiring Kevin Gillette to build and lead the bank's newly formed Phoenix middle market banking office. Gillette spent the last decade launching and building Bank of the West's commercial operations in Phoenix. read more

NOV 10, 2021 - 6:30 am

Columbia Banking System, the parent company of Columbia State Bank, and Umpqua Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Umpqua Bank, entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will join together in an all-stock combination. read more

OCT 13, 2021 - 6:27 am

Umpqua Bank promoted Ashley Hayslip to lead the company’s new community and banking division, which will support businesses with annual revenues between $1 million and $15 million. read more

DEC 14, 2020 - 7:38 am

According to a survey from Umpqua Bank that gauged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and mid-size businesses, nearly five in 10 mid-size businesses have increased spending on technology, digital transformation or automation. read more

AUG 14, 2020 - 6:59 am

Tory Nixon of Umpqua Bank has been promoted from chief banking officer to bank president as part of Umpqua's increasing focus on serving the small and middle-market businesses that are a critical part of local economies across the West Coast. read more

JUN 12, 2020 - 7:00 am

According to Umpqua Bank’s latest survey, middle market companies across the Western U.S. remain bullish on growth prospects well into 2020, even as they confront near-term economic uncertainty. read more

JUL 12, 2019 - 6:50 am

Umpqua Bank hired Tory Nixon as executive vice president to focus on C&I lending in the middle market. Nixon played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1985-1989 and was a member of the Super Bowl XX111 Championship team. read more

JAN 12, 2016 - 7:09 am