Small Business Administration (SBA) figures for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2009, released in December confirmed that Plaza Bank
extended the most small business loans of any bank in Orange County.
“Tom Rogers is widely liked and respected in Orange County for making a
positive contribution to everything he touches,” says Galloway,
president. “We expect to be a growing force and influence in the
economic recovery of Orange County, and Tom certainly will be
instrumental in leading that evolution.”
Plaza Bank’s ambitious
business plans call for the bank to extend more than $100 million in
loans to small businesses in 2010, and to grow assets by more than $80
million by building new relationships with viable businesses in search
of credit.
“Even in a dark recession, I believe we have the
talent and ability to achieve continuing improved performance,
profitability and returns for every employee and shareholder as we help
refuel and jumpstart Orange County’s economic engines,” says Galloway.