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Think outside the auditorium! Delivering drive-in concerts and front lawn serenades, MUSE/IQUE has creatively pivoted in the pandemic to bring its uplifting music to audiences in a safe and socially distant way. Read more at #ReachFurther: https://bit.ly/3eGjBS1

A volunteer job well done! Congrats to our own Kham Vargas, Assistant Vice President, Veterans Memorial, Houston, on receiving The Women's Resource of Greater Houston Volunteer of the Year award. Kham and others were recognized at this year’s 2020 virtual luncheon by the center, whose volunteer-led classes and programs help women become financially stable. Last but not least, a happy 30th anniversary to our community partner! Visit https://thewomensresource.org/ to learn more. #EWBCommunities #TWR30Years

This #NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek, we celebrate humane societies and their tireless efforts to help our furry friends find fur-ever homes. Learn how the Pasadena Humane foster program helps shelter dogs build trust with their human companions: http://bit.ly/RFHumaneSociety #AnimalShelterAppreciationWeek

Voting coast to coast! Our associates can take time to drop by the polls today and carry out their civic duty. Share your I Voted stickers and #EWBMoments with us! #ElectionDay #Election2020 #CivicEngagement

China has officially surpassed North America as the world’s largest box office, as Chinese filmgoers flock to see The Eight Hundred" and Hollywood studios continue to postpone the release of potential blockbusters like Black Widow. Get details on the latest U.S.-China industry news and the rising trade tensions, at #ReachFurther. #MarketWatch #EWBiz #USChina

We have the power to choose our leaders by voting tomorrow, if you haven’t yet. Let your voice be heard and #VoteSafely in person. #MondayMotivation #EWBCommunities #Election2020

Boo! This year, our associates virtually entered our annual Halloween contests for a chance to win fun prizes. Branches got into the Halloween spirit by decorating their locations, and associates submitted costume photos individually and with coworkers or family, which proved to be a great way to celebrate #togetherapart. Have a spooktacular Halloween! #EWBLife #Halloween2020 #EWBMoments

Have you heard of South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube? Well, what are you waiting for? Check out his art through our community partner GalleryPlatform.LA and read more about his story, at #ReachFurther: bit.ly/RFAgnesNdzube Pictured here is Waiting for Mlungu, 2017. (Photo credit): Courtesy of the artist, CC Foundation and Nicodim Gallery #EWBArt #ReachFurther #simphiwendzube

Racial justice and equality have always been tied to economic disparity. Now more than ever, businesses have the power to help bring about change by uplifting Black communities. Find out how at #reachfurther.

Do you enjoy animated films? Peek into the creative process of Pearl Studio Animation’s Abominable and see how director Jill Culton grounded a yeti’s journey across China in cultural authenticity, at #ReachFurther. #InternationalAnimationDay #EWBEntertainment #CulturalExchange

Despite the pandemic, the 16th Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and Chinese American TV Festival will be celebrating the best in entertainment from the U.S. and China next month. The announcement was made by festival chairman James Su, who added that all activities will be safely held virtually. We have been supporting CAFF since it started and we will be toasting this year’s winners at the Golden Angel Award Ceremony on Nov. 8th. Visit www.cafilmfestival.com for more details.

Building bridges with the communities where we do business, at the 11th Annual Friends of St. Francis Event. For more than 20 years, (East West Bank) has helped to increase the supply of affordable housing, says Elvira Valenzuela, Board Chair at St. Francis Center and our Vice President, Government and Private Client Services Manager. Watch the event here: https://youtu.be/ypukxSMKQkQ

Can you benefit from the coming California Rebuilding Fund? Find details on the loan and how to prepare an application to get your #smallbusiness some much-needed capital, at #ReachFurther. #EWBiz #CaliforniaRebuildingFund #PaycheckProtectionProgram

How does talent translate to inclusivity? Here’s some advice from our #smallbiz client MasterWord that sounds good in any language. Read more about this global company’s rise from local to global. #ReachFurther #MondayMotivation http://bit.ly/2oMCCME