Oak Valley Community Bank Named One of Central Valley’s Best Places to Work
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work: Central Valley by Best Companies Group. The bank also received recognition from Opportunity Stanislaus for "Growing the Economy" after increasing their workforce by 10% in 2024. CEO Chris Courtney attributed this success to the company's service culture and employee commitment. The bank currently operates 18 branches across various California locations, with plans to open their 19th branch in Lodi later this year. The Best Places to Work program evaluates company practices, programs, and benefits through employee surveys, providing participants with detailed feedback for improving retention and recruitment strategies.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) è stato riconosciuto come uno dei migliori posti di lavoro del 2025: Central Valley da Best Companies Group. La banca ha inoltre ricevuto un riconoscimento da Opportunity Stanislaus per "Far crescere l'economia" dopo aver aumentato il proprio organico del 10% nel 2024. Il CEO Chris Courtney ha attribuito questo successo alla cultura del servizio dell'azienda e all'impegno dei dipendenti. Attualmente la banca gestisce 18 filiali in diverse località della California, con l'intenzione di aprire la diciannovesima filiale a Lodi entro la fine dell'anno. Il programma Best Places to Work valuta le pratiche, i programmi e i benefici aziendali attraverso sondaggi tra i dipendenti, fornendo ai partecipanti un feedback dettagliato per migliorare le strategie di fidelizzazione e reclutamento.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) ha sido reconocido como uno de los Mejores Lugares para Trabajar 2025: Central Valley por Best Companies Group. El banco también recibió un reconocimiento de Opportunity Stanislaus por "Impulsar la Economía" tras aumentar su plantilla en un 10% en 2024. El CEO Chris Courtney atribuyó este éxito a la cultura de servicio de la empresa y al compromiso de sus empleados. Actualmente, el banco opera 18 sucursales en diversas localidades de California, con planes de abrir su 19ª sucursal en Lodi a finales de este año. El programa Best Places to Work evalúa las prácticas, programas y beneficios de las empresas mediante encuestas a empleados, proporcionando a los participantes comentarios detallados para mejorar las estrategias de retención y reclutamiento.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY)는 Best Companies Group이 선정한 2025년 중앙 밸리 최고의 직장 중 하나로 인정받았습니다. 이 은행은 2024년에 직원 수를 10% 증가시킨 후 Opportunity Stanislaus로부터 "경제 성장" 부문에서도 표창을 받았습니다. CEO 크리스 코트니는 이 성공을 회사의 서비스 문화와 직원들의 헌신 덕분이라고 평가했습니다. 현재 이 은행은 캘리포니아 내 여러 지역에 18개 지점을 운영하고 있으며, 올해 말에는 19번째 지점인 로디 지점을 개설할 계획입니다. Best Places to Work 프로그램은 직원 설문조사를 통해 회사의 관행, 프로그램 및 복지 혜택을 평가하며, 참가 기업에 직원 유지 및 채용 전략 개선을 위한 상세한 피드백을 제공합니다.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ : OVLY) a été reconnue comme l'un des Meilleurs Lieux de Travail 2025 : Central Valley par Best Companies Group. La banque a également reçu une distinction d'Opportunity Stanislaus pour « Faire croître l'économie » après avoir augmenté son effectif de 10% en 2024. Le PDG Chris Courtney a attribué ce succès à la culture de service de l'entreprise et à l'engagement des employés. La banque exploite actuellement 18 agences dans plusieurs localités de Californie, avec l'intention d'ouvrir sa 19e agence à Lodi d'ici la fin de l'année. Le programme Best Places to Work évalue les pratiques, programmes et avantages des entreprises à travers des enquêtes auprès des employés, fournissant aux participants des retours détaillés pour améliorer les stratégies de rétention et de recrutement.
Die Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) wurde von Best Companies Group als einer der Besten Arbeitsplätze 2025: Central Valley ausgezeichnet. Die Bank erhielt außerdem Anerkennung von Opportunity Stanislaus für das "Wirtschaftswachstum", nachdem sie ihre Belegschaft im Jahr 2024 um 10% erhöht hatte. CEO Chris Courtney führte diesen Erfolg auf die Servicekultur des Unternehmens und das Engagement der Mitarbeiter zurück. Die Bank betreibt derzeit 18 Filialen an verschiedenen Standorten in Kalifornien und plant, noch in diesem Jahr ihre 19. Filiale in Lodi zu eröffnen. Das Programm Best Places to Work bewertet Unternehmenspraktiken, Programme und Vorteile durch Mitarbeiterbefragungen und bietet den Teilnehmern detailliertes Feedback zur Verbesserung von Mitarbeiterbindung und Rekrutierungsstrategien.
- 10% workforce growth in 2024
- Recognition as one of Best Places to Work in Central Valley
- Expanding operations with new branch opening in Lodi
- Strong geographical presence with 18 current branch locations
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OAKDALE, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) is pleased to announce that it was named by Best Companies Group as one of 2025 Best Places to Work: Central Valley. At the same time, OVCB was recognized by Opportunity Stanislaus for “Growing the Economy” by increasing their workforce by
"Being named one of the Best Places to Work in the Central Valley for the second time is a true honor and a meaningful reflection of who we are as an organization. This recognition speaks to the environment we’ve worked hard to create: one that prioritizes growth, values each individual, and fosters a culture of excellence from the inside out. What truly sets us apart is our deep-rooted service culture. Our team consistently goes beyond expectations, creating experiences that build trust, strengthen relationships, and turn customers into lifelong advocates. That level of care doesn't just happen - it’s driven by a team that believes in our mission and takes pride in their work every day. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our employees. Your commitment to our customers, our communities, and to one another is the reason we continue to grow and succeed. This award belongs to each of you," stated Chris Courtney, CEO.
Best Places to Work: Central Valley is a survey and recognition program dedicated to celebrating those employers locally who excel at creating quality jobs and environments where employees are happy to work. As a research-driven program from Best Companies Group, Best Places to Work examines a company’s practices, programs, and benefits and surveys employees for their perspective. All companies that participated in the 2025 Best Places to Work: Central Valley program receive an in-depth evaluation identifying strengths and weaknesses according to their employees. In turn, this report can be used in developing or enhancing employee retention and recruitment programs.
We are honored to be recognized with this year’s Best Places to Work recipients; Black Water Consulting Engineers, DeHart Plumbing, Heating & Air, E- Technologies Group, Grimbleby Coleman, Haggerty Construction, IT Solutions/Currie, One Digital, Reed Family Companies, Stanislaus County Office of Education, The Wonderful Company, and Westwood Professional Services.
Best Places to Work: Central Valley is brought to you by Opportunity Stanislaus. For more information on Best Places to Work: Central Valley visit www.bestplacestoworkcentralvalley.com.
About Opportunity Stanislaus
Opportunity Stanislaus is a local economic development organization focused on improving the economic vitality of Stanislaus County. To do so, they help local entrepreneurs start and grow businesses and work to attract innovative companies to the county. For more information visit www.opportunitystanislaus.com.
About Oak Valley Community Bank
Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 18 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in their Eastern Sierra division, which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop. The company will open its 19th branch location in Lodi later this year. For more information visit www.ovcb.com.
| Contact: | Chris Courtney/Rick McCarty |
| Phone: | (209) 848-BANK (2265) Toll Free (866) 844-7500 www.ovcb.com |
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