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Paragon Bank Expands Its Raleigh Headquarters to Accommodate Continued Growth
Local Bank Adds Eight Offices, New Conference Room and Lounge Area at Glenwood Avenue Location - March 08, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Director of Market Strategy
Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Building New Program, Brand Awareness - February 15, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Relocating Charlotte Operations to New SouthPark Office Space
Commercial Bank Purchases 16,427-Square-Foot Office on Morrison Boulevard in SouthPark - January 10, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Promotes Matt Davis to Chief Operating Officer
Davis Responsible for Overseeing Paragon’s Daily Operations, Credit Administration and Compliance Efforts - December 28, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Staff Teaches Daniels Middle School Junior Achievement Economics for Success
Bank Partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina to Lead Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs - December 21, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Named One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
Charlotte Business Journal Honors Local Commercial Bank in Small Business Category for 2012 - December 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jim Fielding Chief Credit Officer
Former Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator Responsible for Supervising Credit Activity for Paragon’s Clients - December 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Brian Reid Triangle Market President
22-Year Industry Expert Responsible for Leading Bank’s Sales Team in Business Development in Triangle Area - November 30, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Applied Bank® Recognized as the Highest Dollar Volume SBA Lender in Delaware
Applied Bank announced today that the SBA has recognized Applied Bank as the Highest Dollar Volume lender in SBA loans in Delaware. - November 21, 2012 - Applied Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Invests More Than $5,000 in Wake Education Partnership
Independent, Nonprofit Organization Helps Wake County Public School System, Local Business Community. - November 15, 2012 - Paragon Bank
First Commonwealth to Hold "How to Afford the High Price of College" Seminar
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is hosting a Seminar on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Amphitheater of Liberty High School, 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem PA. The seminar will cover a variety topics, all addressing "How to Afford the High Price of College." - October 24, 2012 - First Commonwealth FCU
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Lisa Valentino Vice President and Client Development Officer
20-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - October 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Sally A. Neuman Vice President and Business Development Officer
40-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Growing Core Deposits and Profitability - September 12, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Stallion Funding Closes Another Texas Hard Money Loan
Stallion Funding, a Texas Hard Money lender reached an agreement with a local builder to provide a cash out loan on two model homes in the Westgate section of South Austin. - August 26, 2012 - Stallion Funding
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President
35-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury and Wealth Management, Business Development - August 23, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Sponsor the Tees & Tunes Golf and Cabaret Classic
Popular Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County - August 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Live Oak Bank Contributes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation's America's Toothfairy Program
Live Oak Bank has generously donated $1,000 to National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy (NCOHF). - August 03, 2012 - Live Oak Bank
Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan
How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan by leveraging low yielding assets like receivables & inventory to accelerate wealth building. How to convert an existing IRA, 401(k) and 403 (b) plan into a tax-free plan. - July 31, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Stephanie Bryant as Vice President Development Officer
VP Development Officer Responsible for Managing Clients’ Personal Banking Accounts - July 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Metro Magazine Readers Name Paragon Commercial Bank "Best Bank for a Loan"
North Carolina’s First Business-Only Bank Receives Prestigious “Standing Ovation” Top Prize for Loan Services - July 25, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Terri Bowles as Client Relationship Coordinator
7-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Relations - July 18, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank’s Wire Room Crime Fighting Efforts Recognized by FBI Director Robert Mueller
Commercial Bank Focuses on Preventing Hijacking of Client Account Information - July 11, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: Tax-Free Retirement Plans
Enjoy the Magic and Power of Tax-Free compounding and Easy Access to Your Money When You Need It, Income Tax-Free and Penalty Free. - July 05, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Mark Bolash Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
12-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - June 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jessica Kerr Collins Vice President and Client Development Officer
Nine-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - May 31, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Lend Resources to the Alternative Board
Triangle-Based Business Bank Partners with Organization Supporting Small Business Owners - May 26, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Holds Presentation on Harvesting Retirement Income
Mark Staples of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Discusses Planning for Retirement - May 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Sponsors Triangle Tea Society Events
Group Offers Networking Opportunities to Triangle-Area Women Business Leaders. - May 11, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Contributes Almost $40,000 to Raleigh and Charlotte Communities in 2011
Donations Include Funding for Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County and First Tee of the Triangle - April 25, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Donate $5,000 to Wake Education Partnership
Local Bank Contributes to Education Nonprofit Focused on Increasing Student Performance - April 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Andy Scott Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
14-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - April 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Hosts Wake Education Partnership Leadership Council’s Semi-Annual Meeting
Paragon President and CEO Bob Hatley Serves as 2012 Leadership Council Chair - April 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
28-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development. - March 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank Executes More Than $13.8 Million in Small Business Loans for 2011
Raleigh Small Business Community Receives About $11.8 Million in Loans from Paragon - March 17, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Commercial Bank to Host Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association Seminar on Social Media
February 21 Event Explores Benefits and Uses of Social Media - February 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Live Oak Bank Helps Fund a Dental Expedition to Thailand
This December, David Sperow, a practicing dentist for 16 years, will forgo the usual holiday festivities and travel 8,800 miles to volunteer in two separate underprivileged regions of Thailand. - December 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Crescent State Bank Named to “The Financial 100”
Local Bank Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - December 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank’s Paula Crocker Accepted Into the North Carolina School of Banking
Community Bank Sponsors Community Banker’s Enrollment - November 23, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Live Oak Bank Supports a Little Kid with a Big Heart
Through a $3,000 donation, Live Oak Bank helped a little boy jump start his fundraising efforts. - November 17, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Crescent State Bank Hosts Kildaire Fall Festival Hot Dog and Shred Day
Local Bank Provides Free Hot Dogs and Shredding Services as Part of Customer Appreciation Day - November 13, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Live Oak Bank Supports Their Community
Live Oak Bank sponsors people and pooches with their Arthritis Foundation local chapter. - October 20, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Live Oak Bank Supports the Atlanta Pet Rescue
Through a $1,000 sponsorship, Live Oak Bank helps to rescue homeless pets. - September 21, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Live Oak Bank Pledges $3,000 to Assist Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. will hold this years First Ladies' Luncheon on Friday, September 16th, providing an educational opportunity for distinguished guests to learn how the organization lends healthcare assistance to developing countries. - September 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Crescent State Bank Offers MoneyIsland Program to Increase Financial Literacy
Community Bank Seeks to Educate Youth, Parents and Teachers on Valuable Financial Skills with Interactive Online Program - July 30, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Jonathan Hill Joins Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust as Investment Strategy Specialist
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that Jonathan Hill has been hired as an investment strategy specialist. He will be based in the bank’s Coral Gables headquarters and will work within Gibraltar’s wealth management division. - July 28, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Hires Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, Broward County Market Executive
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that it has hired Randall Vitale as Senior Vice President, market executive for Broward County. Established in 1994, Gibraltar Private is an integrated private banking and wealth management company dedicated to enhancing the wealth and well-being of its clients and their families. - July 21, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
Hermes Capital Partners Delivers Capital Through Structured Project Finance
Hermes Capital Partners, LLC. of Los Angeles, is an independent private banking firm focused on a method of finance based on the merits and economics of a given project, rather than the rating and credit profile of the project's sponsor. This new program engineered and developed by Hermes is... - July 13, 2011 - Hermes Capital Group
Crescent State Bank Names New Appraisal and Evaluation Administrator
Alice M. Ligon Joins Community Bank - July 02, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Names News Vice President, Branch Sales Manager
Gary Williams Joins Community Bank’s Preston Office - June 23, 2011 - Crescent State Bank
Bellwether Community Credit Union Receives NHBCA Business in the Arts Award
The credit union was selected from 31 nominations for their dedication to New Hampshire’s cultural landscape. - May 26, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union