East West Bank

Amid the pandemic, Salon Passione thought outside the box and literally moved their operations outdoors just to continue doing business. It also helped that they got a PPP loan through East West Bank and have a bright outlook, however dark these times may seem. Watch their pandemic pivot at https://youtu.be/tFgB9H46QcU. #smallbiz #EWBThoughts #PPPloan

Even during the pandemic, we had numerous calls about solar installations and energy management of renewables, both solar and storage, says Jacqueline DeSouza, president of energy management service at Apparent Inc.. Find out how communities are utilizing solar to save costs with the help of developers like our client GCL Solar Energy. #ReachFurther #EWBiz #SolarEnergy

Join us for #HomeWalkAtHome this year with United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams! Though we cannot gather in person this year, we’ll be running and walking #togetherapart in our own neighborhoods to help end homelessness! Learn more about #HomeWalk2020: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/homewalk2020/

Happy #BasketballDay! We are excited to announce our 14th annual A Season of Giving collaboration with the 2020 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers! Jump ball for the holiday season will be at a drive-in screening of the blockbuster film Space Jam for a socially distanced celebration with Lakers legends and families. We are thankful for this opportunity to give back to the community, despite the pandemic. #EWBCommunities #ASeasonOfGiving #Lakers

Ice cream to make you scream! Mashti Malone's Ice Cream continues to innovate with fall delights like pumpkin spice ice cream and cinnamon waffle cones. Watch to find out how it all started. #ReachFurther #EWBizStories #FoodieFriday

Voting is now open for China General Chamber of Commerce - USA’s Experience 2020 photo contest! Take a look at some highlights of our collaborations with Chinese and American businesses and communities this year. You can vote for your favorite entries once a day through 11/23. Photo 1 Asian American Expo: https://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/_OJ9nL9kHwE Photo 2 LA Firecracker Run: https://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/-TxTVOqIpPk Photo 3 CAUSE Empowerment Census Event: http...s://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/k_cnN-HbSQg Photo 4 LNY at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: https://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/hemiHjdCQ2A Photo 5 - Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant: https://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/ywTS4Xx72tc Photo 6 EWB Branch: https://woobox.com/chif45/gallery/x-O9tN3gUk4 #CGCCPhotoContest #EWBCommunities

Think outside the auditorium! Delivering drive-in concerts and front lawn serenades, MUSE/IQUE has creatively pivoted in the pandemic to bring its uplifting music to audiences in a safe and socially distant way. Read more at #ReachFurther: https://bit.ly/3eGjBS1

A volunteer job well done! Congrats to our own Kham Vargas, Assistant Vice President, Veterans Memorial, Houston, on receiving The Women's Resource of Greater Houston Volunteer of the Year award. Kham and others were recognized at this year’s 2020 virtual luncheon by the center, whose volunteer-led classes and programs help women become financially stable. Last but not least, a happy 30th anniversary to our community partner! Visit https://thewomensresource.org/ to learn more. #EWBCommunities #TWR30Years

This #NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek, we celebrate humane societies and their tireless efforts to help our furry friends find fur-ever homes. Learn how the Pasadena Humane foster program helps shelter dogs build trust with their human companions: http://bit.ly/RFHumaneSociety #AnimalShelterAppreciationWeek

Voting coast to coast! Our associates can take time to drop by the polls today and carry out their civic duty. Share your I Voted stickers and #EWBMoments with us! #ElectionDay #Election2020 #CivicEngagement

China has officially surpassed North America as the world’s largest box office, as Chinese filmgoers flock to see The Eight Hundred" and Hollywood studios continue to postpone the release of potential blockbusters like Black Widow. Get details on the latest U.S.-China industry news and the rising trade tensions, at #ReachFurther. #MarketWatch #EWBiz #USChina

We have the power to choose our leaders by voting tomorrow, if you haven’t yet. Let your voice be heard and #VoteSafely in person. #MondayMotivation #EWBCommunities #Election2020

Boo! This year, our associates virtually entered our annual Halloween contests for a chance to win fun prizes. Branches got into the Halloween spirit by decorating their locations, and associates submitted costume photos individually and with coworkers or family, which proved to be a great way to celebrate #togetherapart. Have a spooktacular Halloween! #EWBLife #Halloween2020 #EWBMoments

Have you heard of South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube? Well, what are you waiting for? Check out his art through our community partner GalleryPlatform.LA and read more about his story, at #ReachFurther: bit.ly/RFAgnesNdzube Pictured here is Waiting for Mlungu, 2017. (Photo credit): Courtesy of the artist, CC Foundation and Nicodim Gallery #EWBArt #ReachFurther #simphiwendzube