• Valley Bank expanded relationship-focused commercial banking operations into Phoenix, Arizona.
• Move extends Valley presence in one of fastest-growing US markets, building on existing footprint via tax credit advisory affiliate Dudley Ventures.
• Arizona buildout targets commercial and industrial banking for middle-market companies across Phoenix metro area.
• Matt Weidle will oversee region; Heath Scheid will lead Arizona expansion as regional president.
• Commercial team will operate from Valley office at 22 East Jackson Street in Phoenix alongside Dudley Ventures.

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