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Banking & Finance

15 Jul

EECU opens Southwest Fresno ATM in May; 4,000-plus transactions since then

published on July 15, 2024 - 4:56 PM

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) celebrated the opening of its newest ATM last week at 1245 C Street in Southwest

08 Jul

Access Plus Capital’s new contract financing offers bridge to stability

published on July 8, 2024 - 2:29 PM

Fresno-based Access Plus Capital has launched a new contract financing program aimed at empowering small business growth. Contract financing bridges

14 Jun

BLOG: Strategies for small biz owners to navigate the current economic environment

published on June 14, 2024 - 3:32 PM

As the second half of 2024 comes into focus for business owners, Fresno and Visalia entrepreneurs are confident about their

10 Jun

Bank of America grants total quarter-million dollars for local programs

published on June 10, 2024 - 11:49 AM

Bank of America recently awarded its first round of grants for 2024 totaling $252,745 to 13 nonprofits serving Fresno, Tulare,

23 May

United Security Bank opens community’s only bank branch

published on May 23, 2024 - 12:05 PM

Bucking a trend of bank closures — many by national institutions — Fresno-based United Security Bank has opened a new office

17 May

Fresno credit union debuts 40-year mortgage product

published on May 17, 2024 - 2:11 PM

Noble Credit Union this week announced the launch of a 40-year mortgage product, designed to offer a more affordable and

14 May

Citi Foundation selects hispanic foundation for $1M grant

published on May 14, 2024 - 1:28 PM

The Citi Foundation announced nine nonprofits based in Northern California that have been selected as part of the fourth cohort

10 May

Valley Strong Credit Union’s newest branch on deck in Hanford

published on May 10, 2024 - 2:33 PM

Bakersfield-based Valley Strong Credit Union is expanding to Kings County with a May 20 opening date. This will be the

02 Apr

With completion of $143M merger, Fresno bank announces management changes

published on April 2, 2024 - 9:54 AM

Fresno-based Central Valley Community Bank is no more with the completion of a $143 million merger with a Santa Barbara-area

28 Feb

Navigating women entrepreneurs through funding barriers

published on February 28, 2024 - 1:01 PM

Startups are booming in the U.S, and across the globe, and that surge is being led by women entrepreneurs. According

BLOG: California’s workforce transformation must include people with disabilities

Posted: April 17, 2025 at 3:40 pm

We have something in common with Gov. Gavin Newsom and
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BLOG: Revolutionizing health care — why functional medicine is gaining business traction

Posted: April 15, 2025 at 3:15 pm

You’re tired, irritable and gaining weight. Your sleep is off,
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