California Bank & Trust (CB&T), one of California's leading banks, has been named Best Bank for the 14th consecutive year, and Best Commercial Bank for the 11th time in this year's San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll.
Since its founding more than 70 years ago, CB&T has helped families and businesses across the state grow and prosper through its team of knowledgeable bankers. The bank prides itself on offering the individualized touch of a local bank with the resources of a large financial institution.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for the 14th year in a row,” said CB&T President and CEO Eric Ellingsen. “This recognition reflects our commitment to build the best banking relationships in California. I’m extremely grateful to our customers who put their trust in us and for our employees who deliver outstanding service every day.”
CB&T's financial solutions, exceptional service and philanthropic efforts set it apart from other banks. With tailored products and services for businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans and the LGBTQ community, CB&T aims to equalize access to financial services for businesses and people of all backgrounds. In the last year, CB&T raised $95,000 of employee-sponsored donations to donate to United Way as a part of its annual Giving Campaign. In addition, during its third annual CB&T Give Week, nearly 200 associates of CB&T collectively performed 650 hours of volunteer service at 12 California nonprofit organizations. These are just a few of the many ways CB&T gives back to communities across the state.
Winners of the annual “San Diego’s Best” awards are chosen by readers of The San Diego Union-Tribune, who nominate and vote on their favorite businesses in San Diego. The San Diego Union-Tribune touts itself as the region's largest media company, reaching 96% of San Diego County households weekly. CB&T, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A., recently received 20 Greenwich Excellence Awards for 2024 for delivering superior customer service. In addition, various California regional business publications have recognized its executives as influential and impactful community leaders.
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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 11 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.
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