AmericanWest Bank

AmericanWest Bank was established on April 1, 1977, initially under the name Bank of the West. The institution underwent a rebranding on September 28, 1999, when it changed its name to AmericanWest. Over the years, the bank expanded its operations through a series of acquisitions, including notable banks such as United Security Bank in Spokane, Washington, and PremierWest Bank in Medford, Oregon. The bank moved its main office multiple times, with significant relocations occurring in 2001 and 2005. In December 2011, it modified its trust powers to limited status. AmericanWest Bank continued its growth strategy until it was ultimately acquired itself. On February 2, 2015, it acquired Bank of Sacramento, and later, on October 2, 2015, AmericanWest Bank merged with and became a part of Banner Bank, headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1977-04-01Institution established. Original name: Bank of the West.

1984-11-26Main Office moved to Third And Main Streets, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

1999-09-28Changed Institution Name to AmericanWest.

2001-01-16Acquired Home Security Bank in Sunnyside, WA.

2001-01-16Acquired Bank of Pullman in Moscow, ID.

2001-01-16Acquired United Security Bank in Spokane, WA.

2001-01-16Main Office moved to North 9506 Newport Highway, Spokane, WA 99218.

2001-12-01Acquired AmericanWest Bank, National Association in Ephrata, WA.

2003-03-17Acquired Bank of Latah in Saint Maries, ID.

2004-09-20Changed Institution Name to AmericanWest Bank.

2005-08-25Main Office moved to 41 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 400, Spokane, WA 99201.

2006-03-15Acquired Columbia Trust Bank in Pasco, WA.

2007-04-01Acquired Far West Bank in Provo, UT.

2011-07-29Acquired Sunrise Bank in San Diego, CA.

2011-07-29Acquired Bank of the Northwest in Bellevue, WA.

2011-12-01Acquired Viking Bank in Seattle, WA.

2011-12-01Changed Trust Powers to Limited.

2012-07-03Acquired Security Business Bank of San Diego in San Diego, CA.

2012-11-02Acquired Inland Community Bank, National Association in Rialto, CA.

2013-04-09Acquired PremierWest Bank in Medford, OR.

2013-12-17Changed Trust Powers to None.

2014-04-05Acquired The First National Bank of Starbuck in Starbuck, MN.

2015-02-02Acquired Bank of Sacramento in Sacramento, CA.

2015-10-02Merged and became part of Banner Bank in Walla Walla, WA.