Central Coast Pulse

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Central Coast Pulse, the podcast of American Riviera Bank, invites prominent members of our community to share their knowledge on important regional issues. Leaders from the commercial, non-profit and public health and safety sectors discuss issues our community is facing now and give their forecast as to how the future will look.

  1. Jul 14

    Roots That Run Deep

    What does it take to keep a family farm alive on California's Central Coast in 2026? In this episode of Central Coast Pulse, we go behind the numbers to meet the people doing exactly that. Brian Donovan, ARB's Regional Commercial Relationship Manager, talks with Hank Laubacher Jr. of Laubacher Farms in Oxnard, a fourth-generation strawberry farmer navigating rising water costs, shrinking market windows. Heidi Cummings, ARB's First Vice President and Regional Manager, sits down with Daniel Sinton of Sinton & Sons Ranch, a sixth-generation cattle rancher whose family has worked the hills east of San Luis Obispo since 1875. And Ann Hansen, ARB's Vice President and Chief Agricultural Lender, gets the industry-wide view from Paul Clark, Executive Director of the SLO Farm Bureau. Together they paint an honest picture of an industry under pressure, and the deep roots that keep it standing.

  2. Jun 3

    The Price of Paradise

    There's a reason why they call California's Central Coast the American Riviera. It's natural beauty is breathtaking. But living in this paradise comes at a high price. The Central Coast is facing a workforce housing crisis. Join ARB's Brian Donovan for a conversation with Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of the Housing Trust Fund of Ventura County, Danielle Borja, President and CEO of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Gagan Pawar, MD, MBA, CEO of Clinicas del Camino Real, for a conversation about the impact of the the workforce housing crisis on the wellbeing of our community.

  3. 03/17/2025

    Insurance on the Central Coast: Insights from Local Experts

    At American Riviera Bank, we're committed to providing our community with valuable financial insights that go beyond traditional banking. In our latest Regional Pulse podcast episode, we delve into a topic that's crucial for every Central Coast resident: insurance preparedness. Hosted by our Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Martinich, this episode features local insurance experts Kait Hamilton and Kelly Wiser. Their combined experience and deep roots in our community make them ideal guides for navigating the complex world of insurance in our unique coastal region.

  4. 08/27/2024

    Innovations in Housing on the Central Coast Part II: Adaptive Reuse and Collaboration

    In our latest podcast episode, we had an enlightening conversation with Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Santa Barbara Housing Authority. Rob shared innovative approaches to affordable housing, including adaptive reuse and employer-sponsored housing. Learn how these initiatives are making a difference on the Central Coast.

  5. 08/01/2024

    The CrowdStrike Incident: Critical Lessons Learned

    Join Laurel Sykes, Chief Risk Officer for the bank, and Paul Abramson, Chief Technology Officer, as they delve into the recent CrowdStrike incident that caused system outages and significant impacts across industries and the globe. Discover the lessons learned, the impact on different organizations, and the strategies to prevent similar problems in the future.

  6. 06/13/2024

    Innovations in Housing on the Central Coast with Scott Collins of HASLO

    Listen as we delve into the heart of our local community's most significant issues: housing development and affordable housing. We will discuss the challenges and triumphs, the untold stories behind revitalizing downtown buildings, strategic partnerships, and the incredible work Scott Collins and team from Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo are doing to preserve and create low-income housing opportunities in our communities. This critical discussion also highlights the middle-income down payment assistance program now available; click here for more information and to see if you qualify for this $50,000 grant.

  7. 04/24/2024

    How AI is Transforming Business on the Central Coast with Phil Carpenter

    In the 30th episode of the Regional Pulse podcast, the discussion with Phil Carpenter, Chief Marketing Officer at Alice Technologies, shed light on the transformative power of AI in various industries on the Central Coast.

  8. 03/27/2024

    How AI is Transforming Businesses on the Central Coast

    Join us for an in-depth exploration of the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on businesses and industries with our guest Max Drucker, CEO of Carpe Data of Santa Barbara. Discover how AI is influencing the future of work, particularly in the insurance sector, and gain insights into the evolving landscape where data science and regulatory environments intersect.

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Central Coast Pulse, the podcast of American Riviera Bank, invites prominent members of our community to share their knowledge on important regional issues. Leaders from the commercial, non-profit and public health and safety sectors discuss issues our community is facing now and give their forecast as to how the future will look.

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  • Creator
    americanrivierabank
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Central Coast Pulse