Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Location: Oakland, Calif. billion-asset community bank in Oakland, Calif., When it comes down to it, though, the community bank’s mission is radically simple.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2021

The next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has kicked off with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and other community financial institutions submitting applications for local businesses. See how Community Bank of the Bay partnered with Abrigo to help borrowers.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms. Kathleen C.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More importantly, how does one use such a thing — or even a bike — and operate it in an urban environment without falling off, getting hit and suffering injury? Bird , a company focused on e-scooters , provided more than 10 million rides in its first 12 months of operation. It’s hardly an academic concern. Scooter Accident.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The startup, located in Oakland, California, aims to facilitate food deliveries for nearby restaurants that receive high volumes of orders from delivery companies like Uber Eats. We developed this approach with input from customers and Dashers, including members of our Dasher Community Council. The company, called Virtual Kitchen Co.,

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Independent Banker

APRIL 28, 2016

Tony La Russa was a professional baseball manager for 33 years, serving the Chicago White Sox, the Oakland Athletics and the St. He currently serves as chief baseball officer for the Arizona Diamondbacks, overseeing the team’s baseball operations. What’s your message to community bankers about team building?

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. Bank Headquarters: Oakland, Calif. I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about,” she says.

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