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Banking & Finance

19 Jan

BLOG: What you need to know about retirement contributions in 2026

published on January 19, 2026 - 2:40 PM

The new year is upon us, making it an ideal time to assess (and, in many cases, reassess) contribution options

19 Jan

After 46 years, Community West Bank founding director steps down

published on - 1:33 PM

The board of directors of Community West Bancshares, the parent company of Fresno-based Community West Bank, announced the retirement of

09 Jan

Fresno fintech MKG Enterprises moves toward $75M capital raise

published on January 9, 2026 - 3:04 PM

Fresno-based fintech company MKG Enterprises Corp. is taking steps toward major growth, recently completing an independent financial audit and now

08 Jan

Central Valley Banking Shifts: More digital, fewer branches, steady deposits

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published on January 8, 2026 - 2:40 PM

Over the past five years, the banking landscape throughout the Central Valley has shied. While the total number of bank

26 Dec

Best Of: Give a Little Bit — Your 2025 winners

published on December 26, 2025 - 12:16 PM

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, The Business Journal hosted its 12th annual Best of Central Valley Business awards, showcasing

24 Dec

Best of: Lean on Me — Your 2025 winners

published on December 24, 2025 - 12:31 PM

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, The Business Journal hosted its 12th annual Best of Central Valley Business awards, showcasing

23 Dec

‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary endorses Hanford doc’s diabetes education startup

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published on December 23, 2025 - 3:01 PM

A Hanford-based diabetes education company has caught the attention of “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary, who highlighted My Diabetes Tutor

17 Dec

Two major Central Valley banks merge, creating $5B banking giant

published on December 17, 2025 - 9:36 AM

Two of the largest Central Valley-based banks, Community West Bancshares and United Security Bancshares, agreed to merge in an all

21 Nov

RANKED: Central Valley accounting firms expand roster of CPAs

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published on November 21, 2025 - 11:22 AM

The Central Valley’s largest accounting firms added dozens of new certified public accountants from 2024 to 2025. The top five

06 Nov

Blog: Bank of America is doubling down on American workers – from veterans to community college hires

published on November 6, 2025 - 1:05 PM

Here in the Fresno region, our community is honored to include so many brave military men and women serving our