TASI ® Bank Joins Bank of Guam ® As Sponsor of 30th Annual Pacific Islander Festival in San Diego
September 17 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
TASI ® Bank and its parent company, Bank of Guam ® will join
forces at The Pacific Islander Festival Association’s (PIFA) 30th
Anniversary celebration, taking place on Saturday, September 21,
and Sunday, September 22, 2024, in San Diego.
“We are deeply committed to supporting and celebrating our
Island culture and community,” said Lesley-Anne Leon Guerreo, Chief
Experience Officer at Bank of Guam.
To mark the occasion, Bank of Guam (www.bankofguam.com) and San
Francisco-based TASI Bank (www.tasi.bank), have teamed with Crowns,
a renowned apparel company based in Guam, to create a
limited-edition commemorative hat. This exclusive collector’s item,
designed with the spirit and heritage of the Pacific Islands in
mind, will be available for purchase throughout the festival.
All proceeds from the sale of the commemorative hat will be
donated to PIFA, ensuring continued support for the organization's
mission to promote and preserve Pacific Islander culture and
traditions.
"We are honored to celebrate PIFA's 30th Anniversary and to
partner with TASI Bank and Crowns in supporting such an important
cultural event,” said Leon Guerreo. “The collaboration underscores
our shared commitment to enriching the communities we serve and
preserving the vibrant traditions of the Pacific Islands."
Added Alan Gaul, TASU Bank Vice President, Marketing and Brand,
“We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 30 years of PIFA and
to be part of a legacy that will continue to inspire future
generations."
The 30th Annual Pacific Islander Festival is free and open to
the public. For more information, please visit
https://pifasandiego.com/.
About TASI® Bank
TASI® Bank, a division of the Bank of Guam® headquartered in San
Francisco, has been serving a diverse community of business and
commercial customers since 1983. As a pioneer in community banking,
it builds value for its clients by being flexible and adaptive,
offering traditional banking services combined with online fintech
capabilities. A division of the Bank of Guam®, TASI encourages its
staff to develop and deliver innovative products and services that
meet customer needs. It measures its success by the success of its
customers. As an MDI and SBA Preferred Lender, TASI Bank has the
regulatory flexibility and expertise to say "yes" to customers who
may have been turned away by other institutions.
About PIFA
The Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultures,
languages, and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Melanesia,
Micronesia, and Polynesia. Since its founding, PIFA has served as a
cultural bridge for Pacific Islanders in San Diego and beyond.
About Crowns
Crowns is a Guam-based apparel company known for its
high-quality, culturally inspired designs. With a focus on
celebrating the heritage and identity of the Pacific Islands,
Crowns has become a beloved brand among Pacific Islanders and those
who appreciate unique, meaningful fashion.
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