Bank Day 2025 Recap
03/31/2025
This month, branches across our footprint hosted high school seniors for VBA Bank Day! These high school seniors can win up to $7,500 in scholarships from the Virginia Bankers Association by writing an essay on their experience. We can't wait to read about what these students learned about how we serve our communities and ways these students can manage their financial future.
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Bank Day 2025
02/10/2025
Blue Ridge Bank is excited to partner with the Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation (VBA) to offer seniors a unique scholarship opportunity in March called Bank Day.
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Strong U.S. Productivity and Consumer Activity Despite Global Uncertainty
02/06/2025
In 2024, global GDP grew 3.1%, driven by easing inflation and higher household incomes, with central banks adopting accommodative policies. The S&P 500 surged 31%, fueled by strong economic fundamentals and investor optimism. Looking to 2025, the OECD projects 3.2% global GDP growth, with continued disinflation and stronger private sector confidence. U.S. growth is expected at 2.5%, with inflation near 2% and gradual interest rate cuts. Financial services and energy sectors are poised to perform well under the new administration. Risks include potential U.S. tariffs and China's weak consumer sentiment, which could affect global trade and European economies.
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Clyde Clark Receives Leadership Award.
02/05/2025
We're proud to announce that Clyde Clark, our Hampton Roads Senior Relationship Manager, is a 2025 Virginia Black Business Leader Awards Winner! This award is presented by Virginia Business Magazine and considers factors such as career achievement, community impact and mentorship.
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Announcing Our Final BRB Jackpot Savings Account Grand Prize Winner
01/27/2025
Denita Gray has been named the final BRB Jackpot Savings Account grand prize winner of $100,000 in January at our Luray Branch. In 2024, Blue Ridge Bank made the decision to discontinue this account to put a greater focus on the bank's additional core banking products.
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