Best bank in KC?

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:36 pm

It was mentioned before that some banks are better than others when it comes to loaning money for projects that help the community. Hillcrest Bank was mentioned for its activities. What other banks should people use to show support for projects that invest in the urban core?

Post by **bahua** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 3:44 am

It should also be noted that there is tax money for people who want to start a business in the urban core, particularly along main street, so with that in mind, along with decent credit and a good idea, any bank would probably be happy to help you out.

Post by **dangerboy** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:17 am

Missouri State Bank and Trust has been credited with doing a lot of business in the urban core. I think they have won some small business of the year awards and similar things.

Central Bank (HQ in the Old Northeast) and Brotherhood Bank (KCK) also seem to be very community-minded.

While not in the urban core, I see a lot of construction projects with "financing by Gold Bank" signs. It's good to see a Joco bank lending money to local projects in other parts of the metro area.

StL_Dan · Post by **StL_Dan** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:49 am

dangerboy wrote:While not in the urban core, I see a lot of construction projects with "financing by Gold Bank" signs. It's good to see a Joco bank lending money to local projects in other parts of the metro area.

You MUST be hallucinating, danger.

KC_JAYHAWK · Post by **KC_JAYHAWK** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:16 am

Although not a local bank, I see Bank of America financing a lot of urban renewal initiatives not just in KC but other major cities they have a large presence in. I think they should change the name of 1KC Place to Bank of America tower IMO. 1KC is a remnant from the Morgan building empire that never happened.

Post by **dangerboy** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:42 am

StL_Dan wrote:
dangerboy wrote:While not in the urban core, I see a lot of construction projects with "financing by Gold Bank" signs. It's good to see a Joco bank lending money to local projects in other parts of the metro area.
You MUST be hallucinating, danger.

How so? Was that sarcasm or an un-supported argument?

Post by **dangerboy** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 8:45 am

KC_JAYHAWK wrote:Although not a local bank, I see Bank of America financing a lot of urban renewal initiatives not just in KC but other major cities they have a large presence in. I think they should change the name of 1KC Place to Bank of America tower IMO. 1KC is a remnant from the Morgan building empire that never happened.

When BofA moved their local HQ to 1KC they were supposed to rename it to Bank of America Building and add some signage, but I guess that never actually happened. I don't know his name, but one of their big local execs was also a very big champion of the downtown arena idea for a long time.

Post by **bahua** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:29 am

This country needs another Bank of America Building like it needs another Verizon Wireless theatre/stadium/concert center.