BofA hiring small-business bankers throughout state


August 3, 2012 · Updated 10:10 AM 

KINGSTON — Bank of America is hiring more than 30 small-business bankers across the state of Washington, as part of the company’s plan to hire 1,000 small-business bankers nationwide.

Michael G. Miller is the small-business banker who will be serving small businesses in the Kingston/ North Kitsap area.

According to the U.S. Small Business Association, there are 532,162 small businesses in Washington. These businesses account for more than 97 percent of all employers and employ more than 50 percent of the state’s private-sector workforce.

Small-business bankers will provide more personalized attention to small-business owners in Washington, including consulting with them at their place of business and assessing their deposit, credit and cash management needs.

“Small businesses are without question the primary driver of the Washington economy,” said Roger Forman, BofA’s Small Business Banker manager for Washington.

Bank of America has helped make more than $200 million available to finance small businesses that cannot qualify for traditional loans, according to the company. This has assisted more than 9,000 small businesses and helped to retain more than 14,000 jobs, according to the bank.

 

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.