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(Robert Orca) - This April, our ARB team enthusiastically celebrated Teach Children to Save Day with local students! What began in 1997 as the American Bankers Association Foundation's vision has grown into an amazing nationwide movement that's touched millions of young lives across America. This…
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(Paul Abramson) - 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 external payment fraud stemming from compromised or impersonated email accounts, scams that can lead to significa…
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(Laurel Sykes) - As the blossoms of spring begin to emerge, the season provides an opportune moment to refresh not only our physical surroundings but also our digital environments. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, spring cleaning your digital services is a crucial step towards…
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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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(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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