Community bank's structure is prominent addition to local revitalization projectFREMONT, Calif., June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fremont Bank, one of California's oldest, independent, family-owned and managed banks, announced today the completion of its new Fremont, Calif. flagship branch at 39150 Fremont Blvd. The 34,000-square-foot, six-story building houses its main branch financial center, along with executive, administrative, and Fremont Bank Foundation staff. The opening of the facility comes as Fremont Bank celebrates its 60th anniversary year. The bank will mark both occasions by having a neighborhood block party on June 15 from 11 am - 3 pm to celebrate.The modern structure is at the gateway of the Capitol Avenue renewal, and it's the site of Fremont Bank's original headquarters. Fremont Bank's financial center occupies the first two floors where associates can help assist customers with day-to-day banking needs, commercial and personal loan support, along with wealth management and trust services.The building, which was recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as a 2022 Structures Honoree for Best Office Project (small), also includes state-of-the-art features, such as:An all-glass frontage A two-story grand hall Special electrochromic glass – tintable glass controlled electronically from a satellite dish on the roof that tracks ambient light as the sun shifts Unique "fins" on the facade provide visual interest and also work in concert with the electrochromic glass for sun shade Changeable, colored LED lights on the fins A 1,500-square-foot garden rooftop meeting space Striking rooftop trellis visible from the street"This incredible flagship location is a natural extension of Fremont Bank's commitment to the Tri-Cities and our other Bay Area communities," said Andy Mastorakis, Fremont Bank President and CEO

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) and the H.A.R.D. Foundation are excited to announce the award of a $100,000 grant from the esteemed Fremont Bank Foundation.