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Devanny Haley

Devanny Haley

About


Devanny Haley is Sr. Manager, Brand + Content at SmartBiz Bank and is based in Las Vegas, NV. She believes that every business - big and small - has a story to tell and considers it a privilege to be part of that journey.


Background


Devanny has worked for several publications, including local newspapers and has written for national online syndications. She founded her own marketing agency in 2015, and worked with a wide range of clients before joining the SmartBiz team in 2025. Her experience in storytelling, both from a written and visual perspective, help guide how SmartBiz Bank approaches business owners who are looking for financing to achieve their dreams.


Education


Devanny earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from University of Nevada, Reno, with an emphasis on Photojournalism. .

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1. We conduct a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, in processing your loan application, SmartBiz Bank and the lenders with whom we work will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may impact your credit score.

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