California Bank & Trust Initiates State-Wide “Give Day” During Inaugural Four-Day Virtual Conference

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California Bank & Trust (CB&T) hosted its first all-employee virtual conference from August 17-20, emphasizing investment in associates and community engagement. The event culminated in 'Give Day,' where over 115 employees volunteered with local charities including Feeding San Diego and Habitat for Humanity. CB&T achieved remarkable results, packing over 8,800 pounds of food and surpassing their goal of collecting 500 school supply backpacks, ultimately donating over 1,100. The conference showcased CB&T's commitment to its community and associates, reinforcing its long-term success strategy.

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• CB&T hosted its first all-employee virtual conference, enhancing team morale and connection.
• Over 115 associates participated in community service, indicating high employee engagement.
• Successfully surpassed the school supply donation goal, collecting over 1,100 backpacks.

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• None.

California Bank & Trust (CB&T), one of California’s leading banks with more than 80 branch offices located throughout the state, recently completed its first ever, all-employee virtual conference. The four-day conference took place from Aug. 17 to 20, with each day thematically designed to inspire and invigorate CB&T associates bank-wide; reinforce the organization’s values; and connect with clients and communities across the state. The conference concluded with “Give Day” – an event focused on the bank’s associates giving back to their communities through charitable acts and volunteerism.

CB&T back-to-school collection drive (Photo: Business Wire)

“We’ve spent more than a year managing the disruptive effects of operating in a pandemic and it felt like the right time to reinforce our long-standing emphasis on investment in our people and our communities,” said CB&T’s President and CEO, Eric Ellingsen. “By elevating our associates, we elevate California Bank & Trust, the long-term success of our clients and the communities we serve. It’s a full-circle effect.”

To celebrate “Give Day,” CB&T partnered with five non-profit organizations throughout the key markets of San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Charities included Feeding San Diego; Orange County United Way; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles; Mercy Housing California and Habitat for Humanity of Greater San Francisco.

More than 115 CB&T associates contributed to in-person and hands-on volunteer activities, including food sorting, mural painting and home building. Additionally, all CB&T locations participated in donation collections. Event highlights included:

• To support Feeding San Diego, CB&T associates helped sort, pack and prepare the distribution of fresh and nutritious food for those facing hunger. More than 8,800 pounds of food organized and packed to help San Diegans facing hunger.
• CB&T associates joined Orange County United Way in a community mural-painting project at Del Obispo Elementary, a Title 1 school. Their efforts included hand-painting inspirational quotes and images on the school’s handball courts.
• CB&T associates teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles to give back to their community through a hands-on project helping to build a house within the region. Associates also volunteered at three Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Los Angeles.
• CB&T set up collection bins from Aug. 2 to 20 at more than 80 branch locations throughout the state calling for school supply donations to benefit Mercy Housing California. With an initial goal of collecting 500 backpacks, CB&T doubled their goal with more than 1,100 backpacks filled with back-to-school items and distributed to students heading into the classroom.
• CB&T associates will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater San Francisco for a volunteering activity in the near future.

“We are deeply rooted in the communities we live and work in,” added Ellingsen. “Everything CB&T stands for was underscored throughout this full day of giving back – including community, connection and stewardship. It was really a very special way to wrap up our conference.”

To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com. 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 nearly 70 years. Today, it is among California’s leading banks with $12 billion in loans, $16 billion in deposits and more than 80 branch offices located throughout the state. A division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), CB&T has been voted “Best Bank” by the San Diego Union Tribune for eleven consecutive years, and “Best Commercial Bank” for eight years in a row. Readers of The Orange County Register have also voted CB&T as the county’s “Best Bank” for seven consecutive years; and the group has consistently won the Greenwich Excellence Awards for achievement in Middle-Market and Small Business. CB&T provides a full array of financial solutions for businesses and individuals, including commercial banking, business banking, small business lending, treasury management, international banking and wealth management. 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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FAQ

What was the main focus of California Bank & Trust's virtual conference in August 2021?

The main focus was to reinforce investment in associates and community engagement.

What charitable activities did California Bank & Trust participate in during 'Give Day'?

CB&T associates volunteered with local charities, sorted food, painted murals, and built houses.

How many backpacks did California Bank & Trust collect for students?

CB&T collected over 1,100 backpacks for students, exceeding their initial goal of 500.

Which non-profit organizations did California Bank & Trust partner with for community service?

CB&T partnered with Feeding San Diego, Orange County United Way, and Habitat for Humanity.

When did California Bank & Trust's virtual conference take place?

The conference took place from August 17 to August 20, 2021.