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Innovations in Housing on the Central Coast¶
(American Riviera Bank) - June is homeownership month, and we have a new podcast in a new series, "Innovations in Housing"! 🎙️ Listen as we delve into the heart of our local community's most significant issues: housing development and affordable housing.
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New Full-Service Branch Opening Soon in Atascadero¶
(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank® will open its newest full-service branch in Atascadero, a move that highlights the bank's commitment to expanding its Central Coast footprint and serving the vast banking needs of the regional communities. The new branch, located at 7035 El Camino Re…
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American Riviera Bancorp Announces Share Repurchase Program¶
(American Riviera Bank) - Santa Barbara, California (June 5, 2024) – American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the adoption of a share repurchase program under which the Company may rep…
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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. This National Homeownership Month, we have some solutions and tips to help simplify the home buying process…
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Banks on the Front Lines Protecting Older Americans from Financial Exploitation¶
(Laurel Sykes) - In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to educate clients on how to recognize and prevent elder financial abuse. Local bankers are in a unique position to recognize red flags commonly associated with fraud in our communities. At ARB, we bel…
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Investment Scams on the Rise: Authorities Sound the Alarm¶
(American Riviera Bank) - Consumers are increasingly falling victim to sophisticated investment scams, with cryptocurrency at the forefront of these deceptive schemes. Reports from the FBI, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation underscore…
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Insights from the 2024 UCSB South County Economic Summit¶
(American Riviera Bank) - UCSB Economic Forecast Project’s 2024 South County Economic Summit provided a comprehensive analysis of the current state of today’s economy, with a special focus on downtown Santa Barbara’s revitalization, regional job growth, and inflation. American Riviera Bank is proud…
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Celebrating Small Business Month: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge¶
(American Riviera Bank) - May is Small Business Month, and at American Riviera Bank, we're celebrating by sharing our unique business Financial Wellness Center. A multifaceted resource, the Wellness Center offers guided lessons and articles on crucial topics about running a small business. It's des…
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Dr. Elizabeth Cholawsky Inspires Women at Top 50 Women in Business Event¶
(American Riviera Bank) - Laurel Sykes, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at American Riviera Bank, was honored at the Pacific Coast Business Times Top Women in Business awards reception on Thursday, April 25, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The event honored 50 of the…
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American Riviera Bancorp Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2024¶
(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income was $2.2 million ($0.37 per share) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to $2.2 million ($0.38 per share) in the previous…
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