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Western Alliance Bank Empowers the Next Generation of ‘Farmpreneurs’ at Green Our Planet’s Fall Giant Student Farmers Market
LAS VEGAS, November 10, 2025--More than 75 Western Alliance Bank team members joined students, teachers and community partners at Green Our Planet’s 12th annual Fall Giant Student Farmers Market on Oct. 16, helping young "Farmpreneurs" across the Clark County School District put financial literacy lessons into practice.
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