San Diego and Big Bear Lake, California, May 5, 2014 - First National Bank of Southern California and First Mountain Bank announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First National Bank of Southern California will acquire First Mountain Bank for approximately $14.1 million in cash. The purchase price is equivalent to $9.00 per share but … [Read more...] about First National Bank of Southern California and First Mountain Bank Announce Merger Agreement
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Senator Bob Dutton Running for SBD Assessor/Recorder
San Bernardino County, CA, February 25, 2014 - On February 21st, Senator Bob Dutton (ret.) filed his nomination papers to run for San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder. Dutton, known to many here in the Big Bear Valley, has much support from elected officials, community leaders, and associations that represent the county. As an elected official from the Inland Empire, … [Read more...] about Senator Bob Dutton Running for SBD Assessor/Recorder
Medical Supplies Center Closes With “Heavy Heart”
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 16, 2013 - The medical building at the corner of Fox Farm Road and Sandalwood Drive is going through some more changes. Gloria Wandell, who co-owns the building with her husband Mark and Dr. Richard Baumgartner, says they are quickly phasing out the Medical Arts Supplies and Wellness Center. Starting in January, the space will be leased out to … [Read more...] about Medical Supplies Center Closes With “Heavy Heart”
Pam Scannell Takes the Reins
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 21, 2013 - There was a seamless transition in leadership over the weekend at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce. Rachel Wade served her last day as Executive Director on Friday, November 15, and former Operations Manager Pam Scannell took over the next day. Wade, who resigned from the Chamber to work from home, said, “I couldn’t ask for a better … [Read more...] about Pam Scannell Takes the Reins
Chamber Executive Shifts Priorities
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 18, 2013 - The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Executive Director Rachel Wade has tendered her resignation. Wade started in March of 2012; her last day will be November 15, 2013. Wade said, "I have to say that resigning from the Chamber was a very hard choice to make. The Chamber is a very important part of our business … [Read more...] about Chamber Executive Shifts Priorities