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2012 - Press Releases and Articles

Press Releases

Articles

SAN DIEGO’S BEST BANK

Nominate us for Best Bank 2012
CB&T was voted the Best Bank in San Diego in the 2011 Union Tribune’s Readers Poll.

2011 GREENWICH AWARDS

CB&T, as part of Zions Bancorporation, has won 13 Greenwich Excellence Awards, including the awards for overall satisfaction for small business banking and overall satisfaction for middle market banking.

Small Business

National
- Overall Satisfaction
- Relationship Manager Performance
- Credit Policy – Response/Terms & Conditions
- Branch Satisfaction
- Treasury Management – Customer Service
Regional
- Overall Satisfaction – West

Middle Market

National
- Overall Satisfaction
- Relationship Manager Performance
- Treasury Management – Overall Satisfaction, Customer Service and Product Capabilities
Regional
- Overall Satisfaction – West
- Treasury Management – Overall Satisfaction - West

CRA

CB&T has been consistently rated since 2001 as “Outstanding” for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) activities by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

San Diego's Most Trusted Brands

California Bank & Trust is one of 20 companies recognized by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine for earning the trust and loyalty of their constituencies by adhering to high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.

SBA

CB&T is a top lender in both SBA 7(a) and 504, as a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation.
CB&T is a Preferred SBA Lender, as designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

City of Hope

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Over the past several years, California Bank & Trust has been proud to support the San Diego Chapter of City of Hope. During this time, CB&T and its employees have helped to raise over $1.5 million in donations to help this cause.
To learn more about City of Hope go to: coh.org.

United Way

Two women smiling with Live United t-shirts on.

During the 2012 annual fundraising campaign, CB&T employees raised over $100,000 for the United Way.
To learn more about the United Way go to: liveunitedsd.org

Smile for a Lifetime

CB&T is partners with Smile for a Lifetime, a non-profit organization led by Dr. Christian M. Forney, DDS, that offers free braces and orthodontia treatments to children in need.
In March of 2012, the first of four children started their treatment under this program. Pamela Campbell, Senior Vice President & Region Manager, CB&T, serves on the Smile for a Lifetime Board of Directors.
To learn more about Smile for a Lifetime go to: hvortho.com/smile-for-a-lifetime.php

SDSU Student Athlete of the Week Sponsorship

Over the past decade, CB&T has proudly supported San Diego State University.
Since 2008, California Bank & Trust has been the sponsor of the Student Athlete of the Week program, recognizing students for their academic achievements, sportsmanship and community involvement. Tory Nixon, Division President, CB&T, also serves on the SDSU Director's Cabinet.
To learn more about the program go to: http://goaztecs.cstv.com

San Diego Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement children listening to an adult.

California Bank & Trust makes a significant financial contribution to the Junior Achievement program in San Diego each year.
In addition to these donations, CB&T bankers serve as volunteers for the many programs Junior Achievement shares with our community, including the Job Shadow Program. Tracy Powell, Senior Vice President & Sales Manager, CB&T, serves on the San Diego Junior Achievement Board of Directors.
To learn more about Junior Achievement go to: JASanDiego.org

The Old Globe

California Bank & Trust has proudly supported The Old Globe for the past decade by making significant financial contributions each year, as well as providing leadership and volunteers for their various community programs.
CB&T is proud to support the arts through their efforts as well as art education reaching hundreds of children in the San Diego community each year. Sandy Redman, Senior Vice President & Branch Manager, Rancho Santa Fe Office, CB&T, serves on the Board of Directors for the Old Globe.
To learn more about the programs offered by The Old Globe go to: oldglobe.org

ACCION Small Business Workshop

A woman at a podium teaching a classroom full of people.

California Bank & Trust partners with ACCION San Diego to provide free workshops for businesses interested in learning about financing options.
These workshops provide an opportunity for business owners and those interested in starting a business, to gain insight into various financing options including: traditional financing from banking institutions like CB&T or loans from microlenders like ACCION San Diego.
To learn more about ACCION and these programs go to: ACCION: Small Business Resources.

CB&T Proudly Supports*

Alpha Project for the Homeless
American Heart Association
Boys & Girls Clubs of East County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Casa de Amparo
Connect
CREW
Economic Development Council
GSDBA
Greater San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jewish Family Services of San Diego
Junior Achievement
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Kids Korps USA
Kyoto Prize Symposium
La Jolla Playhouse

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
LEAD San Diego
Lucky Duck Foundation
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Museum of Contemporary Art
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Patrons of the Prado
Promises2Kids
San Diego Hall of Champions
TERI, Inc.
The Arc of San Diego
The Century Club of San Diego
The Old Globe
The Riford Center
The San Diego Council on Literacy
UC San Diego Foundation

* CB&T proudly supports many other organizations not listed.