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Altabank Opens Second St. George Location

01/26/2023
 

Altabank has opened a second branch in St. George, extends the bank’s presence in St. George and Washington County with an easy to access location on the city’s East side.



2/09/23
As a new year begins, Utah faces a period of significant economic uncertainty, according to research from Altabank’s Market Insights and the 2023 Economic Report to the Governor. Many traditional economic relationships have been permanently altered from the pandemic, with many industries still reeling from the effects of dramatic change. On top of that, the rapid rise of both inflation and interest rates have shifted the trajectory of the economy.

11/30/2022

Utah has nationally ranked No. 45 based on women-owned businesses this year, according to the Women’s Business Center of Utah. Overall, 16% of Utah businesses are owned by women. That may seem like a small portion, but Utah has shown a 77% increase in women-owned businesses since 2000. Some of the more common industries for Utah women in business are advertising, information technology, and business services.

2/27/2023

Kenny Knight, owner of Rage Fitness in Lehi, credits the discipline he learned in the Marines, as well as the obstacles he’s faced as a Black business owner for the success he’s had at Rage Fitness and in his other business ventures. Rage Fitness has built a reputation as a no-nonsense training center, but at the end of the day, it’s “still love."

1/26/2023

St. George - River Road BranchAltabank has opened a second branch in St. George, extends the bank’s presence in St. George and Washington County with an easy to access location on the city’s East side.

11/21/2022

Much has been said and written about the current status of the U.S. housing market. As home prices continue to rise across the country, potential buyers have been impacted in many ways. The home loans necessary for a buyer to complete a home purchase have also required several adjustments. For example, some buyers who anticipated a conventional or conforming loan found themselves needing to take a jumbo loan when the price of the home exceeded the conforming loan limit.

7/08/2022

If you can imagine how much Utah has changed in the last 50 years, try to imagine how much the state will transform in the next half-century. Jake Boyer, CEO of the Boyer Company, a full-service real estate development group based in Salt Lake City, has seen a stunning amount of growth in the community for a while now. However, Jake believes the biggest growth is still yet to come...


1/17/2023

Stan SorensenStan Sorensen, Altabank’s Chief Marketing Officer, was honored by Utah Business Magazine for “a measurable impact on the bottom line and going above and beyond.” Sorensen was named a Marketing Professional of the Year as part of the publication’s 2023 Sales & Marketers of the Year (SAMY) Awards issue.
 
12/21/2022

With the holidays upon us, the spirit of giving is even greater. Charitable organizations are conducting book drives, clothing drives, and food drives. It seems that every day a request for goods or money arrives in the mail. Additionally, people are giving freely of their time to help charities and people in need. With so many opportunities, how do you decide where to put your time and/or money? 


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8/10/2022

Now is an interesting time for both buyers and sellers in the housing market.

On the one hand, buyers may be relieved to see housing prices, while still rising, beginning to slow down in their climb. It may also be promising to see the number of homes on the market is also increasing, however, available housing is getting claimed at a quicker rate, which is typical in the summer.


11/21/2022

Altabank™, Division of Glacier Bank and Utah’s largest community bank, is supporting Intermountain Healthcare by organizing its third annual Reach Out and Read (ROR) Book Drive. This year’s book drive will take place from Monday, Nov. 28 – Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at all 24 Altabank locations.

8/12/2022

As the President and CEO of one of the most popular ski resorts not only in Utah, but in the entire world, Dave Fields has a lot on his plate. In addition to providing a world-class outdoor recreation experience year-round for guests, Fields also has oversight of Snowbird’s workforce, sustainability efforts, discussions with government leaders over infrastructure concerns and just about everything else you could think of.


11/08/2022

What makes running the day-to-day of Tanner Glass & Hardware even more interesting are the specialized skills and know-how required to supply the trade labor workforce. Leaders like Jennie have been searching for new ways, not only to expand their businesses but also to recruit new talent, including reaching out to young women who may want to work in construction. 

6/24/2022

Ever thought about how you would ride a bike if your legs didn’t work? What about skiing or paddleboarding? All these activities are possible for people with adaptive needs through Wasatch Adaptive Sports.

10/31/2022

Do you know what your credit score is? Do you know what constitutes a good credit score? It’s never been a better time to get smart about your credit.

3/1/2023

Wasatch Adaptive Sports and AltabankWasatch Adaptive Sports, or WAS, is a non-profit organization based at Snowbird Ski Resort and works to make outdoor recreation affordable and accessible for all adaptive needs. They strive to make a community without barriers so anyone can have the opportunity to recreate outdoors.
 


6/8/2020

Utah’s largest community bank announced it was named a 2020 Webby Awards’ Honoree for Best User Interface for its new website.






























11/30/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple’s iTunes Store, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Audible and Stitcher Radio. In this year’s final episode of Altabanking, a business podcast…

10/29/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple’s iTunes Store, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Audible and Stitcher Radio. In this episode: 6:33: The importance of highlighting women in business…

09/03/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and Stitcher Radio. The pandemic has supercharged the housing market across the nation, driven by…

8/10/2021
Understanding Sweep Accounts Automation is everything these days, especially when it comes to money management. Thanks to sweep accounts, idle money gets a boost, even while you sleep. A sweep…

7/9/2021
Mortgage rates remain near historic lows and Utah homeowners are benefitting. Current low refinancing rates are helping Utahns consolidate debt into fewer loan payments, decrease the loan term and save…

7/2/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and Stitcher Radio. Halfway through 2021, Utah’s overall economy is on the rebound and the…

08/12/2022
As the President and CEO of one of the most popular ski resorts not only in Utah, but in the entire world, Dave Fields has a lot on his plate. In addition to providing a world-class outdoor recreation experience year-round for guests, Fields also has oversight of Snowbird’s workforce, sustainability efforts, discussions with government leaders over infrastructure concerns and just about everything else you could think of.

4/16/2021

Subscribe: Available now on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify. The past year was a rollercoaster that threw everyone for a loop, but four months into 2021, there is a…

11/08/2022
What makes running the day-to-day of Tanner Glass & Hardware even more interesting are the specialized skills and know-how required to supply the trade labor workforce. Leaders like Jennie have been searching for new ways, not only to expand their businesses but also to recruit new talent, including reaching out to young women who may want to work in construction.


12/18/2020

Altabanking episode 41 with Natalie Gochnour Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The State of Utah’s Economy with Natalie Gochnour Segment Title: Altabanking, The State of Utah’s Economy GRANT: Welcome to…


12/11/2020

Altabanking episode 40 with Mike Baum Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Business Credit Cards with Mike Baum Segment Title: Altabanking, The Rewards Of A Business Credit Card GRANT: Welcome to…


11/27/2020

Altabanking episode 38 with Community Banks Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The Benefits of Commercial Banking with Your Community Bank Segment Title: Altabanking, The Benefits of Commercial Banking GRANT: Welcome…

7/8/2022

If you can imagine how much Utah has changed in the last 50 years, try to imagine how much the state will transform in the next half-century. Jake Boyer, CEO of the Boyer Company, a full-service real estate development group based in Salt Lake City, has seen a stunning amount of growth in the community for a while now. However, Jake believes the biggest growth is still yet to come...


5/23/2022
Getting a small business up and running in a small town was seemingly pretty easy back in the day. All it took was a vision and a handshake for Fred Titensor’s great-grandfather to open up his irrigation supply dealership about 70 years ago in Lewiston, Utah...

4/5/2022
Natalie Gochnour reviews Utah's 2021 economy and discusses where things are headed for 2022 in this episode of the Altabanking podcast.



7/27/2021

Years ago at a loan closing with a long-time client, we discovered an error on a key provision of the loan agreement. We were embarrassed at the oversight and apologized…































1/29/2020

Community banks have a finger on the pulse of the local community and are known for their friendly, personal service and dedication to residents of the area . When you…


1/27/2020

There are many factors at play when it comes to commercial construction lending for companies looking to purchase additional investment properties, get into a new manufacturing facility, open new storefronts,…

11/08/2022
New to online banking? In this video we’ll will walk you through creating an online account so you can manage your finances from home.
 
10/19/22
This won’t come as a surprising statement, but in commercial banking there is a tremendous amount of financial risk. It just comes with the territory.
 
02/19/2021
The pandemic took everyone by surprise and its effect on small businesses across the country has been a topic of interest. The COVID-19 relief support options that subsequently followed have…

05/12/2022
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