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(Heather Watters) - American Riviera Bank (ARB) is proud of its personalized approach to business banking, and nowhere is this more evident than in its Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. As a Preferred SBA Lender and the market share leader for SBA 7(a) loans in Santa Barbara and…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Did you know that romance scams caused $1.14 billion in losses last year, with a median loss of $2,000 per person? In fact, large scale romance scams are happening in our area, and people are taking major losses.
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(Heather Watters) - Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a transformative $100,000 AHEAD Grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB), facilitated by American Riviera Bank, a proud FHLB member. This funding will directly support…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - The recent Westmont President’s Breakfast, held at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, featured an enlightening conversation between Westmont College President Gayle Beebe and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. This sold-out event, which began with a perfor…
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(Heather Watters) - In today's interconnected world, safeguarding personal information has become paramount. Federal Trade Commission data shows consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. This marks a record high in financial security threats. As we celebrate Data Privacy Day on January…
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(Robert Orca) - Stay Safe from Fake USPS and UPS Texts! The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, unfortunately, an increase in online shopping scams. As you eagerly await your holiday packages, be on the lookout for fake USPS and UPS texts, a form of smishing (SMS phishing) designed…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Small businesses are crucial to our local economy, offering unique goods and services to our area. At American Riviera Bank, we understand small businesses' vital role in our local economy. In this blog, we breakdown loan types and how partnering with a preferred lender and industr…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Protecting Yourself from Travel Fraud As we increasingly rely on technology for our travel needs, criminals have found new ways to exploit unsuspecting travelers. From booking flights to using public Wi-Fi, every step of your journey can potentially expose you to cyber threats.
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(American Riviera Bank) - In a celebration of outstanding leadership and community dedication, Joanne Funari has been honored as the Woman of the Year in the 2024 Goleta’s Finest Awards ceremony. This prestigious recognition highlights Funari’s exceptional contributions to the Goleta community over…
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(American Riviera Bank) - At American Riviera Bank, we understand that your financial security is paramount. As your trusted community bank, we're here to guide you through the steps to protect your identity and financial information. Whether you've received a concerning notification or noticed sus…
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