SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TASI ® Bank and its parent company, Bank of Guam ® will join forces at The Pacific Islander Festival Association’s (PIFA) 30th Anniversary celebration, taking place on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024, in San Diego.
“We are deeply committed to supporting and celebrating our Island culture and community,” said Lesley-Anne Leon Guerreo, Chief Experience Officer at Bank of Guam.
To mark the occasion, Bank of Guam (www.bankofguam.com) and San Francisco-based TASI Bank (www.tasi.bank), have teamed with Crowns, a renowned apparel company based in Guam, to create a limited-edition commemorative hat. This exclusive collector’s item, designed with the spirit and heritage of the Pacific Islands in mind, will be available for purchase throughout the festival.
All proceeds from the sale of the commemorative hat will be donated to PIFA, ensuring continued support for the organization's mission to promote and preserve Pacific Islander culture and traditions.
"We are honored to celebrate PIFA's 30th Anniversary and to partner with TASI Bank and Crowns in supporting such an important cultural event,” said Leon Guerreo. “The collaboration underscores our shared commitment to enriching the communities we serve and preserving the vibrant traditions of the Pacific Islands."
Added Alan Gaul, TASU Bank Vice President, Marketing and Brand, “We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 30 years of PIFA and to be part of a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations."
The 30th Annual Pacific Islander Festival is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit https://pifasandiego.com/.
About TASI® Bank
TASI® Bank, a division of the Bank of Guam® headquartered in San Francisco, has been serving a diverse community of business and commercial customers since 1983. As a pioneer in community banking, it builds value for its clients by being flexible and adaptive, offering traditional banking services combined with online fintech capabilities. A division of the Bank of Guam®, TASI encourages its staff to develop and deliver innovative products and services that meet customer needs. It measures its success by the success of its customers. As an MDI and SBA Preferred Lender, TASI Bank has the regulatory flexibility and expertise to say "yes" to customers who may have been turned away by other institutions.
About PIFA
The Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultures, languages, and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Since its founding, PIFA has served as a cultural bridge for Pacific Islanders in San Diego and beyond.
About Crowns
Crowns is a Guam-based apparel company known for its high-quality, culturally inspired designs. With a focus on celebrating the heritage and identity of the Pacific Islands, Crowns has become a beloved brand among Pacific Islanders and those who appreciate unique, meaningful fashion.
