a large office building in California home to Avison Young client Tri Counties Bank

Smart location analysis drives growth for Tri Counties Bank

Planting roots for growth in Southern California

Client

Tri Counties Bank

Location

Pasadena, California
Irvine, California
Carlsbad, California

Size

3,093 square feet
3,344 square feet
2,283 square feet

Situation

When Tri Counties Bank set its sights on Southern California, it wasn’t just about opening new doors. It was about unlocking opportunity. The bank needed three new Commercial Banking Centers (CBCs) that could serve middle-market businesses seeking loans. The challenge? Finding sites that balanced visibility, accessibility, and proximity to the bank’s target customer base while keeping costs in check.

Approach

That’s where the strategy came in. Through a detailed trade area analysis, our team identified pockets of potential in Pasadena, Irvine, and Carlsbad. These are all vibrant business communities with the right mix of demand and demographic alignment. Each site was chosen not just for its address, but for its ability to connect the bank with the people it was built to serve.

Results

The results were immediate, and productivity surged. The success of the initial three locations sparked a ripple effect, leading to further expansion into Walnut Creek, San Mateo, and Visalia. Today, Tri Counties Bank is actively negotiating renewals and exploring new footprints to support continued growth across the region. 
 
And the impact? A dramatic increase in loan volume. A testament to what happens when strategy meets execution, and when a bank commits to being where its clients need it most.

Team
Services

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