CB&T recognized for its community-focused efforts that are helping to make Orange County a better place to live
ORANGE COUNTY – (March 28, 2024)– California Bank & Trust
(CB&T), one of California’s leading banks, was recognized in the Orange
County Business Journal’s 2023 Companies That Care. The annual awards program spotlights companies that have gone above and beyond for the OC community through philanthropic efforts and accomplishments.
Our commitment to strengthening communities across California is displayed in numerous activities throughout the state each year. One effort our organization is proud of is our annual Give Week, where this past year, nearly 200 associates volunteered a collective 650 hours for a dozen non-profits. This included the assembly of 250 literacy kits with Orange County United Way for distribution to student at two local elementary schools,” said CB&T President and CEO Eric
Ellingsen
The Orange County Business Journal also noted the innovative programs and critical resources CB&T provides to businesses and organizations in their communities, such as its Community Development Grant Program. This program gives specific consideration to nonprofits that focus on providing vital community services to revitalize or stabilize low-and moderate-income communities. The spotlight also noted CB&T’s Diversity Banking Program, which provides wider access to loans and lines of credit for businesses owned by minorities, women, Veterans and the LGBTQ community.
In addition, CB&T maintains its commitment to sustainability, including financing clean energy projects and implementing green building standards. The bank also strengthens communities through the CB&T Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, designed specifically to support associates’ involvement in volunteer activities with organizations and causes that ignite their passion.
To learn more about CB&T’s commitment to empowering California’s communities, visit www.calbanktrust.com. In addition, connect with CB&T on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About California Bank & Trust (CB&T): CB&T has been helping Californians and their businesses grow and prosper for 70 years. A division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), CB&T continues to earn recognition year after year across California. CB&T has been voted “Best Bank” by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune for 13 consecutive years, and “Best Commercial Bank” for 10 years in a row. Readers of The Orange County Register have also voted CB&T as the county’s “Best Bank” for 10 consecutive years; CB&T was also named a 2023 “Best Bank” in the Sacramento Bee’s Sacramento Favorites; and the bank has consistently won Greenwich Excellence Awards for achievement in Middle-Market and Small Business. Its experienced and professional bankers are backed by major resources yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. Each is committed to providing clients with valuable economic insights and connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need in order to succeed. To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com.
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Sarah Bilyeu
California Bank & Trust
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