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We are guided by a simple aspiration: benefit to all, harm to none. This means investing in and serving our local communities, contributing to environmental sustainability, offering inclusive, fair, and equitable more products, and nurturing our team. In the Better Banking Blog, we explore what a Beneficial Banking™ system looks like and how it can serve all of us.

Client Spotlight: Berrett-Koehler Publishers - Ideas That Make An Impact Berrett Koehler Publishers CEO and CFO David Marshall sitting at his desk

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

Client Spotlight

Berrett-Koehler Publishers - Ideas That Make An Impact

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

Oct 11, 2022

Client Spotlight: Abacus Wealth Partners – Investments with a Positive Impact on Society and the Environment Exterior of Abacus Wealth Partners building

Exterior of Abacus Wealth Partners building

Client Spotlight

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

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

Oct 04, 2022

Client Spotlight: Plazita Schools, Inc Preschool - Investing in Community through Immersion Education Four people pose for a ribbon cutting at Plazita Schools

Four people pose for a ribbon cutting at Plazita Schools

Client Spotlight

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

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

Sep 07, 2022

Client Spotlight: A1DesignBuild, Cultivating Design Through Co-Operative Ownership A1 Design Build crew at a protest in support of BLM after George Floyd's murder

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

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

Aug 15, 2022

Client Spotlight: Insight Design & Print: Supporting Local Business and Nonprofits in the Central Valley Donpreyel Martin, owner of Insight Design & Print, installs graphics on a truck

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

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

Aug 08, 2022

Why You Should Support Black-Owned Businesses Beneficial State Bank client Alyssa Ndombeson, owner of Good Fill in Fresno, sits on steps, smiling at the camera.

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

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

Aug 01, 2022

Client Spotlight: Neighbor2Neighbor: Promoting Small Businesses in Los Angeles 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

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

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

Jul 26, 2022

Client Spotlight: Camp Presents - B Corp Media Company Focused on Environmentally Sustainable Storytelling Stacey Abrams, candidate for Governor in Georgia, stands in a crowd of supporters. Camp Presents works with this campaign.

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

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

Mar 22, 2022

Client Spotlight: United Bakery - Small Business Creates Opportunity and Delicious Sourdough Dinh Nguy stands in front of packaged bread in his West Sacramento bakery.

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

Client Spotlight

United Bakery - Small Business Creates Opportunity and Delicious Sourdough

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

Mar 08, 2022

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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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