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Local businesses and B Corporations are the fabric and economic lifeblood of our communities, defining the character of a place, providing essential goods and services, and investing in the long-term growth of their communities. We are proud to serve our business clients to understand their needs and provide banking solutions that help them meet their goals.

Berrett Koehler Publishers CEO and CFO David Marshall sitting at his desk

Client Spotlight

Berrett-Koehler Publishers - Ideas That Make An Impact

Oct 11, 2022

A for-profit company with a mission: to connect people and ideas for a world that works for all.

Exterior of Abacus Wealth Partners building

Client Spotlight

Abacus Wealth Partners – Investments with a Positive Impact on Society and the Environment

Oct 04, 2022

At Abacus Wealth Partners, comprehensive financial planning is about more than just the numbers.

Four people pose for a ribbon cutting at Plazita Schools

Client Spotlight

Plazita Schools, Inc Preschool - Investing in Community through Immersion Education

Sep 07, 2022

Educating the children of our world with cultural and language immersion and a focus on preparing their students for kindergarten.

Choose a Bank that Invests in Tomorrow

Beneficial State Bank serves the triple-bottom-line of people, planet, and prosperity for all. That means prioritizing social justice and environmental sustainability. Our clients want to see their money put to good use – funding causes that defend our planet and build resiliency in our communities. Change your bank and help change the world.

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A1 Design Build crew at a protest in support of BLM after George Floyd's murder

Client Spotlight

A1DesignBuild, Cultivating Design Through Co-Operative Ownership

Aug 15, 2022

A1 DesignBuild is equally owned and democratically governed by the people who work there.

Donpreyel Martin, owner of Insight Design & Print, installs graphics on a truck

Client Spotlight

Insight Design & Print: Supporting Local Business and Nonprofits in the Central Valley

Aug 08, 2022

Insight Design & Print produces high-quality work affordably, helping their clients convey clear and professional messages.

Beneficial State Bank client Alyssa Ndombeson, owner of Good Fill in Fresno, sits on steps, smiling at the camera.

Why You Should Support Black-Owned Businesses

Aug 01, 2022

We're celebrating the Black-owned businesses and organizations that make our communities great places to live and work.

A selfie of Mark (left) and Mara (right) co-founders and publishers of Neighbor2Neighbor, both smiling at the camera with the Los Angeles hills in the background

Client Spotlight

Neighbor2Neighbor: Promoting Small Businesses in Los Angeles

Jul 26, 2022

Neighbor2Neighbor (N2N) was founded in 2005 to help neighbors find companies that are honest, fair, and generous.

Stacey Abrams, candidate for Governor in Georgia, stands in a crowd of supporters. Camp Presents works with this campaign.

Client Spotlight

Camp Presents - B Corp Media Company Focused on Environmentally Sustainable Storytelling

Mar 22, 2022

Camp Presents is a sustainable media company, balancing the interests of shareholders, workers, environment, and community.

Dinh Nguy stands in front of packaged bread in his West Sacramento bakery.

Client Spotlight

United Bakery - Small Business Creates Opportunity and Delicious Sourdough

Mar 08, 2022

United Bakery in West Sacramento, California specializes in producing varieties of flavors and shapes of sourdough bread.

Areas our clients are making an impact

Affordable Housing

Economic, Business, and Job Development

Education and Youth Development