History
Our legacy can be traced back nearly 70 years ago when Central Pacific Bank
was founded by Japanese American veterans who served in the legendary 442nd
Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, and Military Intelligence
Service. They refused to accept the social inequities immigrant families in
Hawaii faced after World War II.
With their “Go for Broke” spirit, these
young nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) began meeting regularly under
the banyan trees of Ala Moana Beach Park to pursue their vision of creating a
bank that would serve all of Hawaii's people.
On February 15, 1954, their
hard work and passion paid off with the opening of Central Pacific Bank in
downtown Honolulu. Our founders strived to help local families and small
businesses that the banking establishment ignored. Ever since, we’ve stood for
inclusivity, opportunity, and doing the right thing.
We proudly carry on
the mission of our forefathers to serve all of Hawaii's people with aloha. We
continue to believe a rising tide lifts all boats. And we are committed to the
financial health of our customers so that, together, we can build a stronger
Hawaii.
Our values are more than just lofty words. They’re a part of our
legacy.
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