BWB Culture Book 2022

our culture.

W H A T W E B E L I E V E

W H Y B R I D G E W A T E R ?

Let’s start by explaining what we believe. We believe name tags at work should be outlawed and that freshly-brewed local coffee should be accessible 24/7. We think paddleboarding is better when done together and a fully-stocked beer fridge makes people smile. Our branches aren’t typical brick-and-mortar offices, and our service is regarded as ‘best in class.’ We believe our culture is pretty awesome.

Why does this all matter? We envision a world where banking looks a little different. It boils down to our desire to pioneer what it means to be an unconventional bank. This industry doesn’t have to be monotonous. We shouldn’t be robot bankers. We believe this cause is a noble one because – at the essence of it – banking is a really important part of peoples’ lives. As a team, we’ve quietly grown this bank into one of Minnesota’s largest and attracted a loyal following every step of the way. We’ve disrupted what banking looks like in the Twin Cities, and we have the opportunity to positively impact our clients and their businesses each day. Join the Bridgewater team and you’ll quickly be surrounded by remarkable and nimble people who want to redefine what it means to work in banking. To each of us, this is more than a workplace – it’s a sense of community. This bank is lively, engaging and even evokes a sense of pride. Along our path to building the Finest Entrepreneurial Bank in the Twin Cities, you’ll notice that we never lose sight of what makes this place extraordinary – a steadfast commitment to our people. That’s how we do culture.

Top Workplaces, Star Tribune • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022

Best Banks to Work For, American Banker • 2017 • 2018 • 2020

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