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<\/a><\/a>\nWestern Alliance was the winner in the midsize-to-large-business category of the Excellence in Business Awards. The award recognizes Western Alliance as Arizona\u2019s largest local bank and highlights its business growth, national banking capabilities, workplace culture and investment in the Phoenix community.<\/p>
\nHeadquartered in Phoenix, Western Alliance serves businesses and consumers nationwide through specialized, industry-focused banking groups. The company employs more than 3,500 people across 34 states.<\/p>
\n\u201cWe are proud to receive this recognition from the Greater Phoenix Chamber,\u201d said Kenneth Vecchione, President and CEO of Western Alliance Bank. \u201cOur focus stays simple: strong relationships, specialized expertise and a clear commitment to helping clients grow, while contributing meaningfully to Arizona\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe Excellence in Business Awards have recognized companies that drive growth and opportunity in Arizona for nearly four decades.<\/p>
\nWestern Alliance\u2019s community impact includes:<\/p>
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- \nFinancial literacy and workforce readiness:<\/b> Supporting students and early-career talent through Junior Achievement and broader workforce development investments, including more than $266,000 in workforce and financial literacy initiatives and $6.5 million in community development loans supporting schools, and more than $100 million in small business loans.<\/li>\n
- \nNational service leadership:<\/b> Serving as a major national sponsor of 9\/11 Day, the country\u2019s largest annual day of charitable service, mobilizing community engagement at scale.<\/li>\n
- \nAffordable housing and community development:<\/b> Delivering meaningful impact through more than $980 million in affordable housing and community development loans, helping create over 4,400 housing units in Phoenix and across its national footprint.<\/li>\n
- \nLocal investment:<\/b> $100,000 contribution to expand dental care access for Arizona veterans<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- \nPublic safety support:<\/b> Donation of 10 electric patrol bikes to the Phoenix Police Department<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\nAbout Western Alliance Bank<\/b><\/p>
\nWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country\u2019s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. For more information on our offerings, subsidiaries and affiliates, visit Western Alliance Bank<\/a>, Member FDIC, or follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>
- \nNational service leadership:<\/b> Serving as a major national sponsor of 9\/11 Day, the country\u2019s largest annual day of charitable service, mobilizing community engagement at scale.<\/li>\n