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The American Riviera Bank Regional Pulse podcast invites prominent members of our community to share their knowledge on important regional issues. Leaders from the commercial, non-profit and public health and safety sectors discuss issues our community is facing now and give their forecast as to how the future will look.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In our latest podcast episode, we had an enlightening conversation with Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Santa Barbara Housing Authority. Rob shared innovative approaches to affordable housing, including adaptive reuse and employer-sponsored housing. Learn how these initiatives are making a difference on the Central Coast.
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
The CrowdStrike Incident: Critical Lessons Learned
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Join Laurel Sykes, Chief Risk Officer for the bank, and Paul Abramson, Chief Technology Officer, as they delve into the recent CrowdStrike incident that caused system outages and significant impacts across industries and the globe. Discover the lessons learned, the impact on different organizations, and the strategies to prevent similar problems in the future.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Innovations in Housing on the Central Coast with Scott Collins of HASLO
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Listen as we delve into the heart of our local community's most significant issues: housing development and affordable housing.
We will discuss the challenges and triumphs, the untold stories behind revitalizing downtown buildings, strategic partnerships, and the incredible work Scott Collins and team from Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo are doing to preserve and create low-income housing opportunities in our communities.
This critical discussion also highlights the middle-income down payment assistance program now available; click here for more information and to see if you qualify for this $50,000 grant.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
How AI is Transforming Business on the Central Coast with Phil Carpenter
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
In the 30th episode of the Regional Pulse podcast, the discussion with Phil Carpenter, Chief Marketing Officer at Alice Technologies, shed light on the transformative power of AI in various industries on the Central Coast.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
How AI is Transforming Businesses on the Central Coast
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on businesses and industries with our guest Max Drucker, CEO of Carpe Data of Santa Barbara. Discover how AI is influencing the future of work, particularly in the insurance sector, and gain insights into the evolving landscape where data science and regulatory environments intersect.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Technology on the Central Coast Part 2
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
In the second installment of our two-part series on Technology on the Central Coast, our Chief Risk Officer, Laurel Sykes, engages in a conversation with Randy Berg from Transphorm and Paul Abramson, our Chief Technology Officer. They delve into the challenges faced by the industry and explore innovative solutions to tackle the pressing issue of workforce development. Additionally, they uncover exciting prospects for individuals seeking a career in technology on the Central Coast.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Technology on the Central Cost with Randy Berg of Transphorm, Part 1
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, we invite you to listen and learn more about the thriving technology industry on the Central Coast of California. Our Chief Risk Officer, Laurel Sykes, sits down with Randy Berg of Transphorm to discuss this unique network of innovation in our own backyard and how our community's younger population could benefit from programs and new job titles that are now available.
Stay tuned next month for Part 2 in the series, where we will also discuss industry challenges, including some creative new ideas to address the critical need for workforce development.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Workforce Housing on the Central Coast: the Missing Middle
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Lori Murray, Senior Vice President and Residential Lending Manager at American Riviera Bank, discusses the workforce housing situation on the Central Coast with Jon Standring of the Coastal Housing Coalition, including the "Missing Middle," accessory dwelling units (ADU), and the roadblocks they are facing.
As president at Beachside Partners, Jon Standring focuses on acquisitions, development and disposition of commercial and residential real estate throughout the South Coast. Since 2008, he has successfully negotiated and closed hundreds of real estate transactions and completed more than $300 million in real estate sales throughout California over the last decade. Jon is an active member in the Santa Barbara community, currently serving as President of the Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club Foundation and President for the Coastal Housing Coalition.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In the second episode of this two-part series, Michelle Martinich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at American Riviera Bank continues the conversation of how individuals and businesses can make small changes for big impacts on the Central Coast. She is joined by Joe Campanelli of Campanelli & Associates Corporation and Dennis Allen of Allen Construction.
Joe Campanelli has been a member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association since 1974. He received the California Energy Commission’s “Flex Your Power Award” from Governor Schwarzenegger and was awarded the Builder of the Year “Members Choice Award” for best Santa Barbara Contractor in 2008. He is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Green Building Alliance and helped to create the “Built Green” checklist for home owners and the city.
Dennis Allen has served as a consultant on the County of Santa Barbara’s Smart Build Santa Barbara Committee for the past 14 years, encouraging energy efficiency and sustainable practices in building projects within the County. Allen Construction is a general contracting firm, specializing in environmentally friendly, custom residential and commercial building. Dennis also serves as Chair of the Bren Graduate School Dean’s Council at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he is heavily involved in efforts to infuse sustainability into graduate curriculum and campus buildings.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Green Building, Episode 1: The Economics of Eco-Friendly Building
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
In the first episode of this two-part series, Michelle Martinich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at American Riviera Bank, sits down with Joe Campanelli of Campanelli & Associates Corporation to discuss how individuals and businesses can make small changes for big impacts on the Central Coast.
Joe Campanelli has been a member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association since 1974. He received the California Energy Commission’s “Flex Your Power Award” from Governor Schwarzenegger and was awarded the Builder of the Year “Members Choice Award” for best Santa Barbara Contractor in 2008. He is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Green Building Alliance and helped to create the “Built Green” checklist for home owners and the city.