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(Robert Orca) - In our increasingly digital world, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit unsuspecting victims. One of the most alarming trends is the rise in payment instructions fraud, a sophisticated scam that can lead to significant financial losses. This guide will equ…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - American Riviera Bank is pleased to have sponsored the recent Radius Real Estate & Economic Forecast event on March 12 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The event provided valuable insights into the current market landscape. The Bank's commitment to the local real…
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(Michelle Martinich) - In today's uncertain economic landscape, preparing for changes in the current rate environment is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. As your trusted community bank, we're here to shed light on the latest economic indicators and their potential impact on your financ…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - American Riviera Bank announced the expansion of its commercial banking capabilities with the launch of a comprehensive Treasury Services Group, as well as the reorganization of its Client Services Team. These strategic moves demonstrate the Bank's commitment to supporting the…
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(Heather Watters) - (March 19, 2025) – Santa Barbara, CA – American Riviera Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Vanderlinden as Vice President and Commercial Lending Officer at the Santa Maria Commercial Banking Center, and Saigeeta Patel to Senior Service Manager at the San Luis Obisp…
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(Heather Watters) - At American Riviera Bank, we're committed to providing our community with valuable financial insights that go beyond traditional banking. In our latest Regional Pulse podcast episode, we delve into a topic that's crucial for every Central Coast resident: insurance preparedness.…
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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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