Golden Valley Blog

"Golden Valley Bank understands that the details matter and timing is everything"  - Brian Wong | Owner of the Union...

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

Golden Valley Bank Achieves Bauer Financial 5 Star Rating

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

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

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

Held in beautiful Bidwell Park, this family...

Searching for a new Bank?

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

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

The Golden Valley Bank Business...

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

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

Introducing the new Economic Dashboard for Butte and Shasta Counties

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

The 2022 Annual Review is out now. 

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

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

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2022 Economic Snapshot. 

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

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

The 2021 Annual Review is out now. 

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

The Golden Valley Bank Standard

• We are easily...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have released the 2nd Quarter 2021 Economic Snapshot. 

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

Camp Fire Recovery Efforts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View the overall...

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

The Alerts You Want, When and Where You Want Them

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

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

The Run...

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

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

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

They needed help with...

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

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

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

The Business...

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

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

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

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

Update as of March 17th, 2020

Fellow Shareholders,

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

Making Dreams Come True

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

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

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Press Release

New Director Appointed to the Board of Golden Valley Bank

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

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

View the overall...

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

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

Updated Security Enhancement Now Available

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

A letter from our President and CEO, Mark Francis:

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

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

James Doss Appointed to the Board of Golden Valley Bank

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

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

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...

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

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

Now Partnering with MoneyPass^® a Surcharge-Free ATM Network

It's Easy and Accessible

• Find ATMs near you at ...

Save the Date!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Golden...

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

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

One day really can make a difference!

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

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

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

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

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

60,000.

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

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

Your signature and “For Mobile Deposit Only...

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to NorthStar who celebrated their 35th Anniversary on June 8th! We appreciate all they do in our...