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March 15, 2023
An Update Regarding Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank
Ash Patel, Chairman, President & CEO of CBC explains what happened with these two banks and their closures, and how CBC is positioned differently for strength and longevity as a private bank.
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March 10, 2023
A Message Regarding the Silicon Valley Bank News
Market volatility is a natural part of our economic cycle and we know that the news from Silicon Valley Bank today may have many people nervous. We want to ensure you that as a privately held bank with no ties to Silicon Valley Bank, CBC has endured many financial crises in our 20 year history […]
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October 28, 2020
Top Tips To Get Your Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiven
When it comes to banking, not all financial institutions are created equal. A community bank is a financial institution serving a specific geographic area or community. They are locally owned and operated, and provide services tailored to the local community’s needs, like personal and business banking, loans, mortgages and investment services. Community banks offer several advantages compared to larger national or international banks. Here are a few reasons why some individuals may consider community banks to be better.
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April 20, 2020
The CARES Act Explained
The CARES Act is the largest economic rescue package in the history of the U.S. There are a lot of great things in it, but it’s also quite complicated. We’ve broken it down for you so you can take action to get financial relief for yourself, your family, your employees and your business.