May 22, 2026, Hoodline, Santa Rosa’s Poppy Bank Goes On Statewide Branch Binge
Acheckzai says Poppy’s branch push follows loan demand and aims to build density in existing territories, a point he discussed with The Press Democrat. The move also lines up with a broader revival in branch openings. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition reports the U.S. branch network saw a net gain in the first quarter of 2026 after years of closures.