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Banking & Finance

02 Feb

SBA bars green card holders from business loan ownership starting March 1

published on February 2, 2026 - 1:45 PM

A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from

29 Jan

BLOG: Valley gears up for growth; 83% of biz owners seek financing

published on January 29, 2026 - 3:03 PM

The latest Bank of America Business Owner Report confirms what we see every day from entrepreneurs across our communities: cautious

29 Jan

Colliers, PACT Capital earn top real estate honors at Cen Cal Finance awards

published on - 12:43 PM

A pair of Fresno firms took top honors at Cen Cal Business Finance Group’s 41st annual awards breakfast Wednesday, recognizing

28 Jan

BLOG: Interfering with the Fed is a risk we can’t afford

published on January 28, 2026 - 2:07 PM

The Federal Reserve was established in 1913 in response to recurring financial panics, particularly the severe Panic of 1907, which

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

skyscrapers with bank logos at the top in a skyline image

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