Walla Walla, Washington

Echolands Winery in Walla Walla Appoints Jenna Bicknell as Director of Hospitality

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Jenna Bicknell will be their Director of Hospitality overseeing all aspects of customer experience. Informed by 16 years of working in the Walla Walla hospitality and wine sector, Bicknell aims to create a curated, engaging and environmentally-focused approach for all Echolands visitors. Among her first priorities, Bicknell will develop the customer experience at the new Echolands Mill Creek winery and visitor's center; scheduled to open to the public in 2024, the new Mill Creek facility is located at the highest elevations of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Bicknell will also develop online education, virtual events and engagement for Echolands' growing national audience.

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  • Based from Echolands' new winemaking facility in the Blue Mountains, Bicknell brings years of experience in Walla Walla hospitality and wine management to her customer-centric role
    WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Jenna Bicknell will be their Director of Hospitality overseeing all aspects of customer experience.
  • Informed by 16 years of working in the Walla Walla hospitality and wine sector, Bicknell aims to create a curated, engaging and environmentally-focused approach for all Echolands visitors.
  • "Jenna is a kindred spirit who shares the Echolands team's passion for kindness and hospitality, and our desire to celebrate everything from the Walla Walla community to environmental stewardship.
  • Prior to joining the Echolands team, Bicknell was a project manager for Cayuse Vineyards; a general manager for Whitehouse-Crawford and Walla Walla Steak Company; and executive director for Walla Walla's Sustainable Living Center.

Banner Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call and Webcast

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that it will report its second quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that it will report its second quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. PDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results.
  • A replay will be available for one week at (877) 344-7529 using access code 10157551 or at www.bannerbank.com .
  • Banner Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in the Companys expectations of results or any change in events.

Banner Corporation Announces First Quarter 2021 Conference Call and Webcast

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that it will report its first quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that it will report its first quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. PDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results.
  • A replay will be available for one week at (877) 344-7529 using access code 10153346 or at www.bannerbank.com .
  • Banner Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in the Companys expectations of results or any change in events.

Ellen Boyer and John Pedersen Join Banner Corporation Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that Ellen R.M.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) (Banner), the parent company of Banner Bank, today announced that Ellen R.M.
  • Boyer and John Pedersen have been appointed to the Board of Directors effective February 24, 2021.
  • Boyer and Pedersen were also appointed to the Board of Directors of Banner Bank.
  • Prior to joining Logic20/20 in 2014, Boyer held CFO and/or COO roles at several companies in the Seattle area.

Banner Bank Creates Opportunity Fund to Support Minority-Owned Small Businesses; Launches with Initial $1.5 Million Investment

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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Establishing the Banner Bank Small Business Opportunity Fund is an important step in expanding our efforts to find new, meaningful ways to help eliminate racial and social inequities, Grescovich said.

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  • Establishing the Banner Bank Small Business Opportunity Fund is an important step in expanding our efforts to find new, meaningful ways to help eliminate racial and social inequities, Grescovich said.
  • Banner contributed to RCACs Re-Emerging Loan Fund (RELieF) to assist qualifying businesses as they re-emerge into their marketplaces post COVID-19.
  • By forming a new Banner Bank Fund, they will direct financial assistance to businesses in our California footprint.
  • Banner Bank is owned by Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), a $14.4 billion bank holding company headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington.

Banner Corporation Schedules 3Q20 Conference Call and Webcast

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. PDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results.
  • A replay will be available for one week at (877) 344-7529 using access code 10147897 or at www.bannerbank.com .
  • Banner Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in the Companys expectations of results or any change in events.

Walla Walla Valley Voted 'America's Best Wine Region' In The 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Walla Walla Valley has been named America's Best Wine Region in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice awards following a month-long nationwide public vote.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Walla Walla Valley has been named America's Best Wine Region in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice awards following a month-long nationwide public vote.
  • "I can think of no better way to honor wines from Washington state in general, and Walla Walla Valley wines specifically, than being recognized as America's Best Wine Region by a vote of the public," said Robert Hansen, executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance.
  • "The Walla Walla Valley is no stranger to being recognized for the quality of its wines and the experience that awaits those who visit, including being recognized as America's Best Wine Town in the 2018 Sunset Travel Awards," said Visit Walla Walla board chair Tabitha Crenshaw.
  • About the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance:
    The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance is a nonprofit wine industry membership organization whose primary mission is to build an internationally acclaimed Walla Walla Valley wine brand among consumers, media, and trade by providing marketing programs on behalf of member wineries, vineyards, and partners.

Banner Corporation to Consolidate Islanders Bank into Banner Bank

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced leadership intends to merge Islanders Bank with and into Banner Bank, subject to regulatory approval.

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced leadership intends to merge Islanders Bank with and into Banner Bank, subject to regulatory approval.
  • Islanders Bank operates in the San Juan Islands region of Washington and has been a part of Banner Corporation for more than 10 years.
  • It is the right time to bring the two banks together, said Mark Grescovich, Banner Corporation President and CEO.
  • Islanders Bank operates three branches: Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Eastsound on Orcas Island and Lopez Village on Lopez Islandall will remain open after converting to Banner Bank.

Banner Corporation Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes Offering

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) ("Banner"), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank (the Banks), today announced the pricing of its public offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the Notes).

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  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR) ("Banner"), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank (the Banks), today announced the pricing of its public offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the Notes).
  • The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.
  • The offering is expected to close on June 30, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
  • BofA Securities, Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. are acting as book-running managers for the offering.

Banner Corporation Schedules 2Q20 Conference Call and Webcast

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. PDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results.
  • A replay will be available for one week at (877) 344-7529 using access code 10145372 or at www.bannerbank.com .
  • Banner Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to reflect any changes in the Companys expectations of results or any change in events.