Mission Valley Bancorp reported record high net earnings of $3.478 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016, up 11 percent from the previous year. President & CEO Tamara Gurney of Mission Valley Bancorp, a CDBA member, stated "2016 was a very good year for Mission Valley and as we enter into 2017, our balance sheet is well positioned to benefit from a higher interest rate environment. We have a sound, diversified balance sheet, a solid capital base to carry us forward and a tremendous team dedicated to our success and to the success of our clients and shareholders. Mission Valley Bancorp is well positioned to maintain our course of steady and controlled growth throughout 2017 and beyond."