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California Bank & Trust Announces 2024 Sacramento Small Business Award Winners

Awards program highlights the exemplary accomplishments of small businesses in Sacramento across five distinct categories

California Bank & Trust (CB&T), one of California’s leading banks, announced the winners of its inaugural California Bank & Trust Top Small Businesses in Sacramento Awards. This year's awards spotlight small businesses that have demonstrated community leadership, strategic excellence and inspirational achievements, setting new standards in their industries.

The 2024 California Bank & Trust Top Small Businesses in Sacramento Awards winners are: 

Small Business of the Year    
Platinum – University Automotive        
Gold – Otto Construction
Silver – Peach Tree Health

Small Business Leader of the Year
Platinum – Tiffani Scott (Paratransit Inc.)
Gold – Mark Haney (HaneyBiz)
Silver – Allison Otto (Otto Construction)

Small Business Workplace Culture
Platinum – Boutin Jones Inc. 
Gold – Kitchell CEM
Silver – Descor Builders 

Most Innovative Small Business
Platinum – University Automotive
Gold – Hauling Bodies and Landscaping LLC.Silver – Treasured Days Florals

Small Business Community Champion 
Platinum – Peach Tree Health
Gold – Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
Silver – Otto Construction

This year's California Bank & Trust Top Small Businesses in Sacramento Awards shine a light on each winner that has uniquely contributed to transforming their respective fields. Each of these winners plays an important role in driving economic prosperity across the Sacramento area. 

“Small businesses are the backbone of our region’s economy, fueling innovation, providing jobs and building strength in our communities,” said CB&T Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for Northern California Erica Fernandez. “CB&T is committed to supporting small businesses and enabling their continuous success, empowering them with financial resources and support to grow and achieve their goals.” 

The 2024 California Bank & Trust Top Small Businesses in Sacramento Awards received an overwhelming response, with nearly 500 votes for dozens of nominations from diverse sectors spanning multiple industries. 

To learn more about CB&T, please visit www.calbanktrust.com. Connect with us 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 14 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 11 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. 

Media Contact:
Sarah Bilyeu
California Bank & Trust
sarah.bilyeu@calbt.com
(619) 252-9111

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