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2023 Employee Directed Donations¶
(American Riviera Bank) - Every year, our employees nominate local non-profits that are meaningful to them to receive sponsorships above and beyond our annual corporate giving program. This year our theme is…The Environment!
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Recap of the Recent State of the City Event¶
(American Riviera Bank) - One of the primary objectives of the State of the County event was to provide the business community with a deeper understanding of the critical issues currently under consideration by local government officials.
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Technology on the Central Coast with Randy Berg of Transphorm¶
(Regional Pulse Podcast) - In this episode, we invite you to listen and learn more about the thriving technology industry on the Central Coast of California. Our Chief Risk Officer, Laurel Sykes, sits down with Randy Berg of Transphorm to discuss this unique network of innovation right here in our…
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Industry Spotlight: Technology¶
(Laurel Sykes) - Here on the Central Coast of California, the tech industry is booming! What does this mean for residents of the Central Coast? With new funding by both private and public investment partners, Vandenberg Airforce Base is now a regional hub for commercial and military space missions.
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American Riviera Bank Expands Mortgage Availability in the Santa Maria Market with the Hiring of Linda Kestler¶
(American Riviera Bank) - (Santa Barbara, CA, August 11, 2023) Linda Kestler joins American Riviera Bank (OTX Markets: ARBV) as Assistant Vice President/Residential Lending Officer. As the Bank continues its growth in the Central Coast region, Kestler will bring her years of service in the mortgage…
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Community Bank vs. Fintech: The Value of Community Banks in a Digital Age¶
(American Riviera Bank) - In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, FinTech, or financial technology, has emerged as a disruptive force in the banking industry. Platforms such as SoFi and Chime have rapidly gained popularity, especially among younger demographics, for their convenient and accessible…
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American Riviera Bancorp Announces Results for the Second Quarter of 2023¶
(Michelle Martinich) - Santa Barbara, California (July 27, 2023) – American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income of $5.7 million ($0.98 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with th…
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ARB Receives an "Outstanding" Rating in Most Recent CRA Evaluation¶
(American Riviera Bank) - SANTA BARBARA—American Riviera Bank (ARBV) received a rating of “Outstanding” from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation, which covers the time period from January 2020 to April 2023.
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New Home Buying Grant for Middle-Income Households and other Homebuying Tips¶
(American Riviera Bank) - Buying a home on the Central Coast can be difficult with affordability continuing to shrink as home values climb and rates remain at higher than pre-pandemic levels and this National Homeownership Month, we have some solutions and tips to help simplify the home buying proc…
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American Riviera Bancorp Announces Changes to Board Leadership¶
(Michelle Martinich) - American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), recently announced changes in its Board leadership associated with normal succession planning. The changes were approved by the Board following the Company’s annual shareho…
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