by Pete Yang | Oct 23, 2024 | Environment
Transportation alternatives for employees According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, commuting via public instead of private vehicles reduces carbon monoxide by 95%, volatile organic compounds by 92% and carbon dioxide by 45% per mile. If these statistics...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Oct 23, 2024 | Financial
How to build business credit You spent years building your personal credit. Starting with small-limit credit cards, you gradually build your credit history by making on-time payments, getting bigger loans, and, eventually, a mortgage. If you did it right, you have a...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Aug 13, 2024 | Community
Consumers willing to shop local in 2024 A recent survey from online wholesale marketplace Faire, found that Americans are willing to spend an extra $2,000 on local businesses in 2024, if it means their favorite local stores will continue to thrive. On average, they...
by Ross Bentzler | Jul 24, 2024 | Digital
Protecting your business from email scams Business email compromise (BEC) scams are a cunning form of cybercrime where attackers impersonate trusted contacts to trick victims into sending money or sensitive information. These scams can cause significant financial...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Jun 17, 2024 | Financial
SBA offers new resource hub The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced its new Investing in America Small Business Hub. The online portal provides industry-specific resources to help small businesses access grants, contracts, and other...
