BWB Culture Book 2022

forward.

“The banking industry is stale. It’s regulation on regulation and where ingenuity goes to

meetings and our CEO wearing flip-flops to work isn’t unusual. By the same token, Bridgewater Bank is considered a top-performing bank nationwide, was the first MN bank to complete a successful IPO in 25+ years, has attracted investments from top institutional firms from coast to coast, boasts an award-winning culture and has earned a reputation as a bank that understands our clients’ needs. Out of the 400+ banks in Minnesota, Bridgewater sits among the top 10 by asset size. We’ve disrupted a niche market, and with each milestone, we relish in and celebrate our successes together. This guide reveals what it means to be unconventional, who we are and what makes this place tick. We’re out to prove that serious growth and serious fun can effortlessly coexist. Still reading? I suppose I’ve caught your attention. If you’re lucky enough to work at Bridgewater Bank (also called BWB), you’re probably nodding your head to everything I’ve mentioned. If you don’t work here, I invite you to find out what the rave is all about. P.S. – just for the record, I’ve gotten to know some pretty awesome baby boomers, sans ties, since I took the leap into banking.

die. I don’t even like going to my bank. Aren’t banks managed by baby boomers who walk

around in their crisp Brooks Brothers ties and neatly polished shoes?”

Those were the brutally honest thoughts of my twenty-something self. Although my opinions were quite

biased, stigmas do exist. But that was my life BBB (Before Bridgewater Bank).

Maybe you’re a seasoned banker. Or perhaps a recent grad trying to land on your feet. No matter your

situation, I assume that you – just like everyone else – want to work for a great company. But what about

an unconventional company? What about working with nonconformists who think differently about their

industry? Just like Apple in the world of technology, we consider ourselves early adopters of what makes

banking a bit different in the Twin Cities. And it all started in 2005 with an entrepreneurial vision.

– Anonymous

Bridgewater Bank is a place where an optimistic culture exists, “boss” is basically a banished word, branch

fridges contain an array of craft brews, holiday parties turn into competitive costume contests, sand

volleyball is a summer weekend staple, office pranks are relentless, “Family Feud” happens at all staff

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