Economic Impact
As one of the larger operations in our communities, First West contributes to local economies through well-paying jobs for people who make their homes in the Lower Mainland, B.C.’s interior and Island communities.
First West also contributes to the economic health of local communities and businesses through our patronage—corporately and personally—of other businesses in the communities where we live, work and play.
Helping B.C. thrive
“What I love most about First West is being able to stay connected to our communities and nimble towards change. You can’t paint all businesses with a broad brush, so these are huge advantages when making local decisions for members.”
B.C. is small business
B.C. is small business
Ninety-eight per cent of all business in B.C. is small, locally owned business. We’re proud to support the entrepreneurs who drive B.C.’s economy
$355,250,000 in commercial lending in 2017 to help build and grow community-based, locally grown businesses
18 municipalities
18 municipalities
Local government administrations from Vancouver Island to B.C.’s interior trusted First West to provide their banking services in 2017