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New flagship San Jose branch supports Silicon Valley commercial and middle-market clients<\/p>\n
Workspace for more than 35 specialized bankers in multiple lending and support areas<\/p>\n
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City incentives include two years of free parking and zero business tax for new downtown office dwellers<\/p>\n
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07\/07\/2026 – 09:00 AM<\/p>\n
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Coast Community Bank (OTCQX: WCCB<\/a>), a $2.9 billion community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif., is now welcoming clients at its newest full-service branch located at 10 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 150 in downtown San Jose, Calif. The San Jose branch was announced in February and will serve as the Bank\u2019s flagship location in Santa Clara County. The Bank\u2019s investment underscores its commitment to serving the region\u2019s commercial, professional and middle-market businesses through a prominent and highly accessible presence in Silicon Valley\u2019s largest city.<\/p>\n Lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to retail and business banking services, the San Jose branch provides collaborative workspaces for more than 35 bankers specializing in asset-based lending, commercial lending, compliance, eBanking, finance, information security, marketing, treasury management and underwriting.<\/p>\n \u201cA move to Downtown San Jose strengthens our presence in one of the most economically dynamic cities in the country,\u201d said Emily Ruvalcaba, senior vice president and Silicon Valley regional president for WCCB<\/a> and former chair of the San Jose Downtown Association. \u201cI have seen firsthand the amazing energy, innovation and community spirit that define our downtown, and the Bank\u2019s new location gives us the visibility, accessibility and facilities we need to support the region\u2019s entrepreneurs, property owners and business leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n Krista Snelling, West Coast Community Bank chairman and chief executive officer, added, \u201cEstablishing a branch in Downtown San Jose reflects our long-term commitment to serving the innovation-driven communities of Silicon Valley and the Central Coast. With an experienced team and expanded workspace for our bankers, as well as significant lending capacity and competitive deposit services, we are uniquely positioned to support the evolving financial needs of growing companies across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWest Coast Community Bank was looking for greater visibility and access to talent, and they found it in Downtown San Jose,\u201d said San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome one of California\u2019s top-rated banks to its new home and hope WCCB<\/a> enjoys the two years of free parking and zero business tax that the City offers new downtown office dwellers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOn behalf of the San Jose Downtown Association, we are grateful West Coast Community Bank has chosen to invest in both physical and human capital with this new office in Downtown San Jose,\u201d said Brian Kurtz, CEO of San Jose Downtown Association. \u201cThey join a growing number of businesses that recognize the value of a central address and the momentum behind our shared vision for the Downtown. West Coast Community Bank is a valued community partner, and we welcome their team to the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n WCCB will celebrate the new location with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the branch. Clients, downtown neighbors, business leaders and community partners are invited to meet the Silicon Valley banking team and tour the new space.<\/p>\n The opening of the San Jose branch on July 1 coincided with the permanent closure of the Bank\u2019s Cupertino, Calif. branch at 19240 Stevens Creek Boulevard on June 30.<\/p>\n ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANK MEDIA INQUIRIES
When is the grand opening event for West Coast Community Bank\u2019s new San Jose branch?<\/p>\n
Founded in 2004, West Coast Community Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of West Coast Community Bancorp, a bank holding company. The Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. West Coast Community Bank is distinguished from “big banks” by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus and direct access to decision makers. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley. As a full-service bank, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, West Coast Community Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. Visit wccb.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
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