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Darktrace Unveils New Cloud-Native Security Solution Using AI to Provide Real-Time Cyber Resilience for Cloud Environments

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI , today unveiled a new Darktrace/Cloud ™ solution based on its unique Self-Learning AI.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI , today unveiled a new Darktrace/Cloud ™ solution based on its unique Self-Learning AI.
  • Cloud environments are constantly evolving so security professionals need to increase the level of visibility while keeping up with changing compliance, risk and security requirements.
  • "Unlike static cloud security tools that provide snapshots of a specific point in time, Darktrace/Cloud is real-time, all the time.
  • Darktrace first extended its Cyber AI capabilities to cloud environments in 2016, applying its world class algorithms to granular network traffic.

Sunwest Bank is a Winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023

SANDY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Idaho by TopWorkplaces.com. The award recognizes the bank for its culture and employee feedback evaluated by independent third-party survey group, Energage.

Key Points: 
  • At Sunwest Bank, we value our employees and their personal goals just as much as their work.
  • SANDY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Idaho by TopWorkplaces.com.
  • The award recognizes the bank for its culture and employee feedback evaluated by independent third-party survey group, Energage.
  • "What a wonderful honor for Sunwest Bank to be recognized as a Top Workplace again," said Sanya Allmaras, EVP, and Director of Operations at Sunwest Bank.

Sunwest Bank to Host 14th Annual Economic Forum in Newport Beach

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank will host its 14th annual Economic Forum on November 2, 2023, in Newport Beach, CA. Taking place at VEA Newport Beach, the forum will convene business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the US economy.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank will host its 14th annual Economic Forum on November 2, 2023, in Newport Beach, CA.
  • Taking place at VEA Newport Beach, the forum will convene business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the US economy.
  • Sunwest Bank CEO Eric Hovde will headline the event and provide in-depth analysis on the direction of the US economy and financial markets.
  • Register to attend the Sunwest Bank Economic Forum at: https://www.sunwestbank.com/economic-forum/

Revio Secures $2.5M in Venture Financing to Accelerate Community Bank Growth

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The financing will enable Revio to accelerate the adoption of its growth-focused, customer-insights platform.

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  • The financing will enable Revio to accelerate the adoption of its growth-focused, customer-insights platform.
  • Revio’s platform enables community and regional financial institutions to identify actionable opportunities to grow relationships and increase customer retention, lifetime value, and profitability.
  • By analyzing customer data using machine learning and data models, Revio can better understand behavior and recommend the next-best product.
  • “Revio’s focus on revenue and deposit growth is exactly what many institutions are looking to partner on, especially in this environment.”

Milestone Unlocked: Renewable America's Ferro Ranch Project Paves the Way for Local Solar Success with CCAs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable America (RNA), a leading provider of local small utility-scale solar+storage and multi-customer community microgrids projects in California, today announced the achievement of mechanical completion for its project located in the Petaluma area of Marin County, CA. The deal is financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle. The solar site will become part of MCE's service area portfolio and produce an estimated 2,300 megawatt hours (MWh) per year - powering up to 300 homes and saving roughly 19,000 tons of CO2 emissions throughout the project's lifetime.

Key Points: 
  • The deal is financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle.
  • California is striving to secure 90% of its electricity from renewable and zero-carbon energy by 2035.
  • RNA's commitment to the clean energy transition is demonstrated through its solar and storage projects, optimized to enhance grid resiliency.
  • Specifically, the site will occupy only 3.6% of the parcel's total acreage and retain the natural state of the remainder.

Sunwest Bank Named Top Workplace by AZCentral

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Monday, July 17, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace by AZCentral.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank has been named a Top Workplace by AZCentral.
  • A leading regional bank primarily serving the southwestern United States, Sunwest has Arizona branch offices in Scottsdale and Flagstaff.
  • "At Sunwest, it is our people that make the difference," said Sunwest Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Don Satiroff.
  • The recognition from AZCentral comes on the heels of Sunwest Bank winning the Top Workplaces USA award earlier this year as well as being named a Top Workplace in Financial Services this month.

City First Broadway Announces New Executives and Managerial Positions

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Broadway Financial Corporation (“Broadway”, “we”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ Capital Market: BYFC), parent company of City First Bank, National Association (the “Bank”, and collectively, with the Company, “City First Broadway”), today announced the following executive appointments:

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  • Broadway Financial Corporation (“Broadway”, “we”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ Capital Market: BYFC), parent company of City First Bank, National Association (the “Bank”, and collectively, with the Company, “City First Broadway”), today announced the following executive appointments:
    LaShanya Washington, as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer; and
    Sonja S. Wells, Executive Vice President, as East Commercial Regional Executive.
  • Ms. Washington is being promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
  • She has served as Deputy Chief Credit Officer of the Bank since August 2022 and was previously Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.
  • “I am also pleased to announce the promotion of LaShanya Washington to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, stepping into and filling a critical position for the Bank.

First Foundation Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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Key Points: 
  • Naghibi is an attorney, licensed in the State of California since 2018 and in the State of Washington since 2021.
  • Lillian Gavin who has served as Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Credit Officer since March 2017, will immediately assume the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer.
  • Marsha Vick, CISA, CRP, CRISC, CICA, Senior Vice President, Director of Audit, who joined the Bank in September 2017, will now assume the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer.
  • I have full confidence that these appointments will greatly benefit the organization, said Scott F. Kavanaugh, President and CEO.

Sunwest Bank Secures Multiyear Partnership with CRE FinTech Blooma

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Monday, December 5, 2022

In September, Sunwest Bank announced the renewal of its partnership with emergent FinTech, Blooma, as part of a larger digital transformation initiative.

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  • In September, Sunwest Bank announced the renewal of its partnership with emergent FinTech, Blooma, as part of a larger digital transformation initiative.
  • A task that has been accomplished in partnership with key players in the banking technology space most recently, with Blooma.
  • At Sunwest Bank, our vision and focus on digitization, process improvement, and enhancing our customer experience, is of paramount importance.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $2.0 Billion in assets.

Sunwest Bank Expands into the Southeast and Opens Branch in Sarasota, FL

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank , a leading entrepreneurial business bank, is pleased to announce it has opened a branch in Sarasota, Florida.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunwest Bank , a leading entrepreneurial business bank, is pleased to announce it has opened a branch in Sarasota, Florida.
  • "I'm proud to announce Sunwest Bank has expanded into the Florida Market," said Chad Campbell, Sunwest Bank President, Florida.
  • "The Florida expansion represents Sunwest Bank's continued growth and success as we move into 2022," said Carson Lappetito, Sunwest Bank President.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $2.0 Billion in assets.