Recommendations for community/local banks in Portland, Or

[Isaac Frost]

I'm wondering what local bank or community credit unions other RE investors are using in Portland Oregon.

I currently have all my personal and business accounts a large national bank (Wells Fargo).  I'm looking to for a relationship with a small local bank or credit union forr several reasons.

1. Keep more money in my community

2. Develop a more personal relationship with the the people I work with on a regular basis

WF will have a different business banker assigned to my company every year or less and it's very annoying to have so much money running through a bank and deal with people that treat you like a stranger or don't want to deposit a check because my customer left "LLC" off the back of my name.

I looked at Umpqua Bank as I've heard good things, but they currently have over 300 location on the west coast and look to be growing even faster.  I'm worried I will end up in the same situation.

So what are your favorites and why?

Thank you!

[Michael Dolan]

I like Umpqua.  They can manage growth