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Banking & Finance

13 Apr

Study: Fresno spent big during the pandemic. See how we ranked

published on April 13, 2021 - 11:37 AM

A new study from online lending markeplace LendingTree found that consumer spending in Fresno was nearly 15% higher than prior

01 Apr

Program launched to allow crowdfunding for business microloans

published on April 1, 2021 - 4:57 PM

Many small business owners have struggled to receive a loan due to equity barriers, but the Fresno Metro Black Chamber

23 Mar

Shuttered venue grant applications to be taken starting April 8

published on March 23, 2021 - 10:33 AM

Shuttered venues now have a date attached to financial relief. The Small Business Administration has made an estimated opening application

16 Mar

Curious about cryptocurrency? This local bank CEO will chair a webinar about its future

published on March 16, 2021 - 1:20 PM

Technology has accelerated business development across industries, and for banking, that means financial technology (fintech) and cryptocurrency. The Greater Sacramento

08 Mar

Fresno bank leader Jim Ford announces retirement

published on March 8, 2021 - 1:20 PM

Jim Ford, president and CEO of Central Valley Community Bank, announced his intention to retire in a year’s time. He

25 Feb

Banks confident in PPP process entering small-biz exclusive period

published on February 25, 2021 - 12:17 PM

More than a month into the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program, community banks have cited mostly smooth sailing.

22 Feb

SBA to take small biz PPP applications only for two weeks

published on February 22, 2021 - 11:24 AM

The Biden Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote

17 Feb

Chase program helps Fresno entrepreneur put down roots

published on February 17, 2021 - 1:57 PM

For many business owners and entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities, the financial foundation and credit requirements needed to get loans to

16 Feb

Experts say GameStop debacle will prompt more regulation

published on February 16, 2021 - 3:01 PM

GameStop stock has been on a roller coaster ride, sparking outrage from Wall Street after hedge funds lost out on

16 Feb

Entrepreneurs, meet your local CDFIs at this online event

published on - 10:11 AM

Valley Community Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a webinar panel presentation featuring local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)