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Western Alliance Bank Provides $15 Million in Venture Debt to Support Banyan’s Series A Round

Western Alliance Bank today announced it has closed on a $15 million venture debt term loan to support the Series A round for Banyan, a leading network creating new applications for stock-keeping unit (SKU) data.

Western Alliance Bank Provides $65 Million Loan Package to Support Rapid Growth of connectRN’s Health Care Workforce Platform

Western Alliance Bank today announced that its Boston office has closed on a $65 million loan package for connectRN, a platform connecting nurses and aides with flexible work opportunities.

Announcing Bob Curley’s Promotion to Chief Executive Officer for Bridge Bank

Bob Curley has been promoted to chief executive officer for Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Western Alliance Bancorporation, one of the country’s top-performing banking companies, today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Buena Vista Gaming Authority Announces Completion of Debt Restructuring Plan

The $185.0MM Term Loan, Structured by Western Alliance Gaming, Consolidates Debt and Provides Working Capital For The Tribe’s Future Growth.

Western Alliance Ranks #1 Among Banks Above $50B by American Banker

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) today announced its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, ranks #1 among the nation’s top-performing large banks with $50 billion or more of assets per American Banker.

Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank CEO John Guedry Announces Retirement, Effective Dec. 31

John Guedry, who has served as chief executive officer for Bank of Nevada and First Independent Bank for more than a decade, has announced he will retire from his role on Dec. 31.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Added to KBW Nasdaq Bank Index for Q3 2022

Index rebalancing sees Western Alliance Bancorporation moved to larger-bank index from previous position on KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index.

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Western Alliance Bank Adds Treasury Management Veteran to Specialized Mortgage Services Team

Western Alliance Bank welcomes David Bolocan as head of commercial deposits and treasury management, for the bank’s Specialized Mortgage Services group.

Western Alliance Bank Hires Global Markets Banking Professional James Barron as Senior Foreign Exchange Sales Advisor

Western Alliance Bank’s Global Markets Group today announced the hiring of James Barron as senior foreign exchange sales advisor. Based in Boston, Barron will focus on expanding the East Coast presence of the banks’s Global Markets Group, formerly Interna