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Business Confidence Survey Results | Fall 2024

Business Confidence Survey results for Butte and Shasta Counties have been released.

The Golden Valley Bank Business...

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Thriving Together: Golden Valley Bank & The Union Restaurant
"Golden Valley Bank understands that the details matter and timing is everything"  - Brian Wong | Owner of the Union...
Golden Valley Bank Recognized on Top Performing Banks List

Golden Valley Bank has recently made American Banker's annual list of top performing publicly traded banks with less $2...

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Bauer Financial 5 Star Recognition

Golden Valley Bank Achieves Bauer Financial 5 Star Rating

Financial Strength & Stability

We are thrilled to announce...

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Holiday Social 2023

Ring in the holiday season with us at our Annual Holiday Social!

As the evening begins, we are excited to present our...

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2023 Run for Food

It's our honor to be the presenting sponsor for the Run for Food 5k event!

Held in beautiful Bidwell Park, this family...

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Now Open in Oroville!

Searching for a new Bank?

Look no further than Golden Valley Bank, your trusted financial partner. We are excited to...

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Business Confidence Survey Results | September 2023

Business Confidence Survey results for Butte and Shasta Counties have been released.

The Golden Valley Bank Business...

Golden Valley Bank Makes 2023 Top 200 List

Golden Valley Bank has recently made American Banker's annual list of 200 top performing publicly traded banks with...

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Founders Day at Golden Valley Bank

As the month of May approaches, the team at Golden Valley Bank is preparing for Founders Day on May 1st. This special...

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Butte & Shasta Economic Dashboard Launched

Introducing the new Economic Dashboard for Butte and Shasta Counties

Golden Valley Bank has teamed up with Shasta EDC...

2022 Annual Review Available Now

The 2022 Annual Review is out now. 

2022 was a great year of supporting our communities and giving back. Learn more...

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Holiday Social 2022

Ring in the holiday season with us at our Annual Holiday Social.This will be our first Holiday Social event since 2019...

Economic Snapshot 2nd Quarter 2022

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2022 Economic Snapshot

View the overall results on how our local economy is doing...

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Live Life Juice Co. & Golden Valley Bank

At Live Life Juice Co., it’s all about family, health, community and good food. From the inception of Live Life Juice...

Golden Valley Bank Makes Top 200 List

Golden Valley Bank has recently made American Banker's annual list of 200 top performing publicly traded banks with...

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2021 Annual Review Available Now

The 2021 Annual Review is out now. 

As these very unique times continue, we have remained focused on our Core Values,...

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Golden Valley Bank & Metal Works (Video)

The Golden Valley Bank Standard

Absolutely outstanding customer service, uncompromised in every way
  • We are easily...
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Protect Your Accounts with eAlerts

Protect your account(s) at no cost and get notified the moment something happens. eAlerts are delivered in real time...

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Golden Valley Bank in Redding Gives to Wild Horse Sanctuary

The Golden Valley Bank Redding team has been working all year long to raise money for their employee selected non...

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Golden Valley Bank Gives to Peg Taylor Center (Video)

Golden Valley Bank has been working all year long to raise money for our employee selected non profit Annual Recipient,

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2021 Run for Food (Video)

On November 25th 2021 the Community gathered early in the morning for an eagerly anticipated annual Run for Food event....

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Better Together-  Redding State of the City

There was a great turnout on Friday, Oct 8th in downtown Redding at the first outdoor State of the City presentation....

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New Website Launching Soon

We are launching a completely redesigned website on October 13th 2021! With this new site comes new features to make...

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Creative Composition Commercial (Video)

As part of our mission to provide absolutely outstanding customer service to our customers, we pay great attention to...

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Economic Snapshot 2nd Quarter 2021

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2021 Economic Snapshot

View the overall results on how our local economy is doing...

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Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation Update

Camp Fire Recovery Efforts

Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation has been committed to the recovery efforts in the...

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Run for Food and Golden Valley Bank (Video)

Watch our President and CEO, Mark Francis team up with the Jesus Center for the big 2021 Run for Food logo reveal! We...

Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary!

This year, we are celebrating our 15th anniversary in business! To many of us, 2006 doesn’t seem like all that long...

2020 Annual Review
In spite of the pandemic, 2020 was a good year for the Bank. Thank you to our customers, employees, community and...
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GVBCF Donates $75,000 to Help Get Our Community Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Golden Valley Bank announced that the Bank’s Community Foundation donated $75,000 to the Enloe Foundation to help kick...

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Chico Meals on Wheels 2020 Annual Recipient

Throughout 2020, funds were raised by our Employees after choosing Chico Meals on Wheels as their annual nonprofit...

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A Look Back at 2020 Community Foundation Efforts

2020 was certainly a year of giving and supporting our communities for Golden Valley Bank and our Community Foundation....

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Congratulations Jeff on Employee of the Year!

It comes at no surprise that during the year of virtual meetings and technology challenges that our Technology Officer,...

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A Bank Built for Community

When you bank with us, we put your money back into our communities. We understand how important it is to be known and...

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Chico Make A Difference Day 2020

The Golden Valley Bank crew went out to participate in Chico Make A Difference Day which was changed to Chico Make...

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Bear Fire Relief Donation

Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation & FHLBank San Francisco Donate $40,000 to the Rebuild Paradise Foundation &...

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Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation Donates to Enloe Foundation

Golden Valley Bank announced today that the Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation donated $25,000 to Enloe...

2nd Quarter 2020 Economic Snapshot & Business Confidence Survey

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2020 Economic Snapshots for Chico, Redding and Oroville areas.

View the overall...

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Golden Valley Bank Commits $25,000 to Bear Fire Relief

Golden Valley Bank (OTCCB: GVYB) today announced a $25,000 contribution to support Bear Fire relief also referred to as...

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eAlerts Update

The Alerts You Want, When and Where You Want Them

We’re excited to announce that we upgraded eAlerts on September 17th,...

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Run for Food Presenting Sponsor

We are thrilled to join The Jesus Center as Presenting Sponsor for the Run for Food for the next three years!

The Run...

Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks

Golden Valley Bank has made American Banker Magazine’s 2020 ranking of the top 200 publicly-traded community banks in...

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Umbrella Alley | Redding City Identity Project
Thank you Jake and Redding Chamber of Commerce for letting us partner in creating this beautiful work of art in...
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Supporting Local: Chico Nissan Hyundai

During these challenging times, our local businesses need the community's support. We are highlighting some of our...

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Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation Donates to COVID-19 Relief

CHICO, Calif. – Golden Valley Bank announced today that they are contributing $250,000 to the Golden Valley Bank...

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GVBCF Donates to Chico Meals on Wheels
After the Camp Fire, Chico Meals on Wheels had to evaluate the best way to get food to many.

They needed help with...

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Employee Spotlight: Joelle Campbell
Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

I drink iced tea, milk, or juice out of wine glasses or brandy snifters. My inner...

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Business Confidence Survey | May 2020

We have released the May 2020 Business Confidence Survey for Chico, Redding and Oroville areas.

The Business...

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Employee Spotlight: Ray Block
Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

My family settled just west of Gridley, CA in the 1850s buying land and forming a...

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Coronavirus Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Be aware of recent coronavirus scams trying to take advantage of the economic support bills. The Department of Business...

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Message Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are open to support you in your banking needs! Please note that our Chico Office hours have changed. Both Chico and...

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2020 Shareholder Letter

Update as of March 17th, 2020

Fellow Shareholders,

In an effort to do our part to curb the spread of the coronavirus...

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A Bank Built for Business | Video

Making Dreams Come True

We provide the support and guidance to get things done. You can feel confident that your...

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Redding Customer Testimonials

Kevin and Marla Butler, Julie Gussenhoven, and Scott and Lisa Halsey are valued customers of Golden Valley Bank from...

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Employee Spotlight: Laurie Kee

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

I started my banking career as an ROP student in Apple Valley, California 34 years...

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Customer Wins Christmas Decorating Contest

Christmas cheer is in the air in Redding, CA! Our customers, Ryan and Kellie Belcastro, earned first place in the...

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2019 Employee of the Year | Julie Simon

Saturday night we announced the 2019 Employee of the Year – Julie Simon. Julie's comes to work everyday with a laugh...

2019 Holiday Social | Thank You

Thank you to the many people from the community who came out last night to celebrate the holidays with us. We...

Golden Valley Bank Employee Spotlight

Our Front of the House is continuing to develop and move into other departments! Dayle Quiroga has become a...

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Annual Holiday Social 2019 | Invite

Ring in the holiday season with us at our Annual Holiday Social. There will be plenty of cheer in the air with wine...

Redding Location One Year Anniversary | Invite

Join us Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM in celebration of our One Year Anniversary at our new location at 250 Hemsted...

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Matt Gallaway Joins Board of Directors

Press Release

New Director Appointed to the Board of Golden Valley Bank

CHICO, Calif. - Golden Valley Bank (OTC...

2nd Quarter 2019 Chico Economic Snapshot Released

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2019 Economic Snapshots for Chico, Redding and Oroville areas.

View the overall...

Golden Valley Bank Featured in Independent Banker Magazine

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) just released their September issue of Independent Banker Magazine....

Employee Picnic 2019 | Company Event

We had a blast spending quality time with all of the Golden Valley Bank employees and their families this weekend....

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Digital Security Tokens | Update Available

Updated Security Enhancement Now Available

Golden Valley Bank is proud to deliver the highest level of security for our...

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Golden Valley Bank Wins ICBA Community Bank Service Award

A letter from our President and CEO, Mark Francis:

To our Communities,

The Independent Community Bankers of America

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WES Camp Fundraiser

On August 3rd, 2019, Whiskeytown Environmental Camp organized a fundraiser to revive the camp which was...

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4th of July Fireworks | Event

Our very first 4th of July celebration at our office in Redding for our customers, employees and families was...

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James Doss Joins Board of Directors

James Doss Appointed to the Board of Golden Valley Bank

CHICO, Calif. - Golden Valley Bank (OTCBB: GVYB), headquartered...

Employee Spotlight

Have you been seeing new faces when you walk into the Bank? We have been making internal changes to better serve you....

Get the Home Loan You Deserve

If you're thinking about refinancing at today's low rates - or you're in the market for a new home - we're ready to...

New ATM Coming Soon

We are installing a new ATM soon! It will provide an improved look and better banking experience for our customers. You...

Fireworks Show | Invite

Grab your seat to watch the Freedom Festival Fireworks show from our location with a great view!We will have food...

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MoneyPass

Now Partnering with MoneyPass® a Surcharge-Free ATM Network

It's Easy and Accessible

  • Find ATMs near you at ...
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2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting | Event

Save the Date!

Be sure to save the date for Golden Valley Bank's Annual Shareholder Meeting Thursday, April 11th at...

4th Quarter 2018 Chico Economic Snapshot Released

We have released the 4th Quarter 2018 Economic Snapshot. In Q4 18, overall performance was up 2.1% with strong...

Featured in Upgraded Living Magazine

President and CEO Mark Francis and his wife Jolene Francis were featured in this month's issue of Upgraded Living...

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Connecting Our Community in Redding | Video

We are committed to helping local businesses thrive, connect and build. Our employees are empowered to make decisions...

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Camp Fire Relief Efforts
The Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation and our 40 local business fundraising partners implemented relief efforts...
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$10,795.12 Donated to Little Red Hen

Each year, Golden Valley Bank employees and Directors choose a worthy cause or organization for which to raise funds....

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Business Online Banking | Upgrade

A New Business Online Banking Experience is coming on January 9th!

With Golden Valley Bank's Business Online Banking...

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Congratulations Angie on Employee of the Year!

Saturday night we announced the 2018 Employee of the Year – Angie Kechloian. Angie is always helping others and is...

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Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation

We are no longer setting up these funds due to an overwhelming amount of requests in the last 2 weeks.

The Golden...

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Redding Location Officially Open

We celebrated with the Redding community at our Grand Opening of our new location at 250 Hemsted Drive! The...

Annual Holiday Social 2018 | Event

Our Annual Holiday Social has been changed to a Holiday Fundraiser for the Camp Fire Relief Efforts.Please join us for...

Chico Make A Difference Day 2018 | Event

One day really can make a difference!

The Golden Valley Bank crew went out for the 4th year to participate in Chico...
Thank You Katie

As Legacy Partners to the Chico Chamber of Commerce, we want to say a big thank you to Katie Simmons who is stepping...

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New Location Now Open in Redding

This week we officially opened our doors at our new location at 250 Hemsted Drive in Redding, CA! The...

2nd Quarter 2018 Chico Economic Snapshot Released

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2018 Economic Snapshot. Three of the other four components showed strong increases in...

Redding Grand Opening Ceremony | Invite

Join us Thursday, October 25th at 5 p.m. to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Redding Business Banking Center at 250...

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Little Red Hen Changes Lives

Each year, Golden Valley Bank employees and Directors choose a worthy cause or organization for which to raise funds....

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Help Us Reduce Waste
60,000.

That’s how many single use plastic water bottles we estimate we have given to folks in our lobby since 2006....

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Mobile Deposit Endorsement Changes

On July 1, 2018, the requirement for mobile deposit endorsements changed.

Your signature and “For Mobile Deposit Only...

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Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation | Updates

In response to the Carr Fire and the growing need for support, the Golden Valley Bank Community Foundation is ...

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1st Quarter 2018 Chico Economic Snapshot Released

We have released the 1st Quarter 2018 Economic Snapshot. The Chico economy increased 3% in Q1 18, up for the second...

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Chico Heat Meet & Greet with Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley

As part of our Title Sponsorship we gifted Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley a Meet & Greet...

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2018 Finalist in ABA Bank Marketing Video Contest

We are excited to announce that for the second year our Connecting Our Community story has been chosen as a Finalist...

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Connecting Our Community: 5th Story | Video

Learn how we are Connecting Our Community through local business owners who are proud partners to Golden...