Small business owners have a lot on their plates, from managing daily operations to planning for future growth. Based in Toms River, New Jersey, OceanFirst Bank aims to redefine banking for small businesses, particularly supporting hardworking, ambitious entrepreneurs. With transparent pricing, fast access to funds and tailored lending solutions, the financial institution is dedicated to giving your business the boost it needs to succeed.
A bank that knows small business
OceanFirst is a bank and also a business itself, which means the staff understands the unique needs and challenges of small business owners and entrepreneurs. This understanding is at the core of OceanFirst's approach to banking, making it the ideal partner you can count on to help achieve your business goals.
Every business owner has a bank, but OceanFirst is more than just a place to put money. It's a partner that offers real advice to help your business grow. Think of them as an extension of your team, providing solutions to achieve your financial goals. And an ally that shares your concern for your people and community, always keeping your best interests at heart.
Community support and impact
In 1996, the bank established OceanFirst Foundation, the first foundation to be created by a bank during an initial public offering. OceanFirst Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations helping thousands of families, individuals, schools and communities throughout OceanFirst Bank’s footprint. OceanFirst Bank’s commitment to the community extends through the efforts of their employees. Dubbed as “WaveMakers,” they deliver thousands of hours of volunteerism.”
OceanFirst Foundation empowers nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank. Over the past 25 years, the foundation has awarded more than $48 million in grants to enrich lives in areas such as housing, youth development and education, health and wellness and the arts.
Some notable initiatives are:
Arts and cultural initiatives: Through grant giving, the foundation supports live theater, music, museums, galleries, and public art that reach diverse audiences and bring vibrant programming and economic development to communities.
Higher education: The foundation provides scholarship support to nine partner community colleges and universities in New Jersey, helping students pursue their dream of higher education.
Health and wellness: Driving critical positive change, OceanFirst Foundation provides grants that help healthcare organizations, particularly those that improve access to services for vulnerable populations and the underserved.
Grant programs: For organizations seeking grants, the Foundation staff offers guidance on matching projects within its four core priority areas: health and wellness, housing, improving quality of life, and youth development and education.
Serving as both a community partner and financial institution, OceanFirst knows how best to support you.
To learn more about small business banking at OceanFirst Bank, visit oceanfirst.com/smbiz. For details about Oceanfirst Foundation, visit oceanfirst.com/about.
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