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Exchange Bank was honored to sponsor the Council on Aging of Sonoma County's annual Harvest Community Table, an event that celebrates the people, partnerships, and shared commitment helping older adults live with dignity, connection, and independence.

Santa Rosa is ranked sixth in the nation for its population of residents age 85 and older, making services for aging adults especially important in our community. (councilonaging.com) Funds raised through the event support programs that enhance quality of life, promote well-being, and help older adults remain independent in the communities they call home. These services can provide essential support—including meals, transportation, resources, and connections that help people age with greater security and dignity.

The need is personal and growing. Behind every service is a neighbor who wants to remain connected, a family seeking support, or an older adult working to maintain independence. We’re grateful to stand alongside the Council on Aging and everyone committed to building a community where people can age with dignity, purpose, and care.



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🎉🌍 Happy World Teachers' Day!

Today, we celebrate the teachers who do so much more than teach.

Teachers inspire curiosity, build confidence, encourage dreams and remind students that they are capable of more than they realize. Their impact can last a lifetime, and their work helps shape the future of our entire community.

At Exchange Bank, supporting education is one of our four pillars because we believe investing in students and educators is an investment in the strength and future of our communities.

We're honored to support organizations like the Sonoma County Office of Education, Career Technical Education Foundation, and Petaluma Education Foundation, whose dedication to teachers and students helps ensure educators have the resources, support and opportunities they need to make a difference every day.

To every teacher, educator and school professional: thank you for showing up, believing in your students and making a difference -- often in ways you may never fully see. We are grateful for all you do to help our children learn, grow, and believe in what's possible.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!



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Happy International Coffee Day! 🎉☕

At Exchange Bank, we know how important a great cup of coffee is to our community. Today, let’s celebrate the local coffee shops and roasters that help fill our mornings with cups of ambition that bring us all together.

Share your favorite local spot or tag your coffee buddy below. Let’s support our neighbors and enjoy every sip!

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We’re honored to share that Exchange Bank has once again been named Best Bank in Sonoma County in the The Press Democrat Readers’ Choice Awards.

This recognition is especially meaningful to us because it comes directly from the people and communities we’re privileged to serve.

For more than 135 years, Exchange Bank has been part of the fabric weaving Sonoma County residents together – helping families build their futures, supporting local businesses, investing in our communities, and showing up for the people and organizations that make this place home.

To our customers, employees, neighbors, and community partners: thank you. Your trust is what makes our work meaningful, and your continued support inspires us to keep doing what a community bank does best – supporting you.

Here’s to the local businesses, nonprofits and people who make Sonoma County a wonderful place to live, work and grow. We’re proud to be part of this community –and even prouder to serve it.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/01/best-of-sonoma-county-2026-awards/

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From Hamburg Germany to backyard BBQs!

DID YOU KNOW the cheeseburger has California roots? One of America’s most beloved meals may have gotten its start right here in California. In the 1920s, a Pasadena restaurant is credited with putting cheese on a hamburger—and the rest is delicious history.

Today, we’re celebrating by supporting another great California tradition: local businesses.

Thanks to our amazing customers like Belly: Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom for keeping us well-fed.

Grab a burger. Support a local restaurant. And keep our communities thriving.

Where do you get your favorite local burger? List them below and try something new!

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Exchange Bank is thrilled to be recognized once again as one of the Best Places to Work by the Press Democrat.

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Holly Hawkins presented at the award ceremony and spoke about the significance of the recognition.

She said, “I spend a lot of time thinking about people—what helps them feel valued, what helps them grow, and, honestly, what makes them want to come to work on Monday morning. Because work is a big part of our lives. It should be a place where people feel respected, where their ideas matter—and where they actually enjoy the people they spend their days with... Exchange Bank knows what it takes to build a workplace where people thrive and it shows every day with the way we invest in our people and the communities we serve."

Congratulations to all this year’s North Bay winners! We’re proud to be among so many organizations committed to creating workplaces where employees can grow, connect, and thrive.

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Knowledge is one of the most valuable investments we can make – in ourselves, our teams and the communities we serve.

On , we’re celebrating the importance of lifelong learning and the people at Exchange Bank who continue to pursue it.

Financial literacy is an important part of what we do, but so is investing in the knowledge and professional development of our own people. Each year, Exchange Bank is proud to support a select group of employees as they attend Pacific Coast Banking School, an intensive program designed to deepen their understanding of banking, leadership and the evolving financial services landscape.

Meet Exchange Bank’s 2026 Pacific Coast Banking School students:

Stacy Small – VP/Bank Operations Manager
Beth Ryan – VP/Senior Retail Operations Manager
Ramsay Brown, MBA – VP/Commercial Relationship Manager
Breanne Sturdevant, PMP – VP/Retail Banking Product and Project Manager
Morgan Steele, CRCM – VP/Senior Compliance Officer

The commitment is significant. Advanced education requires time, focus and dedication—often alongside the demands of a full professional and personal life.

But great things come from people who are willing to keep learning, keep challenging themselves, and keep raising the bar.

We’re proud of our 2026 students and grateful for the dedication they bring to their own growth, to Exchange Bank and the communities we have served for generations.

Here’s to lifelong learning – and to the people who make it a priority.



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In observance of Labor Day we will be closed Monday, September 7th

On , we’re celebrating the four guiding principles that Exchange Bank was founded on – and our community partners who make a difference in people’s lives every day.

📚 Education
Our commitment dates back to 1948. Today, we continue supporting equitable access to education and enrichment opportunities—because we believe every student deserves the resources and encouragement to reach their full potential.

🥕 Food Insecurity
Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Sonoma County. About one-third of the community does not have access to three healthy meals a day. Exchange Bank is proud to partner with organizations providing healthy meals to those in need. Over the last 7 years, we have provided more than 70,000 meals to feed the hungry.

💙 Health & Human Services
We believe in championing a just and healthy community where everyone can achieve well-being and reach their full potential. Access to health and human services allows individuals and families to overcome barriers, build stability, and move forward with dignity. In 2025, Exchange Bank partnered with healthcare providers to help establish cancer screenings for more than 10,000 low-income patients.

🏠 Housing & Homelessness
Safe, affordable housing remains one of Sonoma County’s greatest unmet needs. The County’s current consolidated planning documents identify rental housing for lower-income residents as the area of highest unmet need. In 2025, Exchange Bank partnered with organizations to help provide more than 4,000 homes to community members in need.

Giving back is more than a responsibility, it’s part of who we are. Through our community investments and employee volunteerism, we remain committed to investing in you and strengthening the communities we call home.

Please join us in celebrating Jody Lee, on reaching an incredible 5-year milestone as Assistant Vice President - Technical Project Manager!

Jody has been instrumental in leading complex projects, navigating challenges, and bringing people and technology together to turn ideas into meaningful results. Her expertise and ability to keep projects moving forward have made a lasting impact across our organization.

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