August 21, 2025
Supporting Multi-family Housing in Visalia
Community West Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank) has awarded a $1.975 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant t…
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The annual award recognizes Central Valley family-owned and operated businesses that have made significant contributions to the community and demonstrated exceptional service and leadership. Visalia Ceramic Tile was recognized for its business performance, commitment to excellence, and positive impact on the Visalia community.
Under the leadership of Sam Bruce, President & CEO, the businesses have stayed 100% family-owned and built a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship while investing in its employees, its industry, and the community it calls home.
The company's commitment extends well beyond its own operations. Bruce currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and previously served as the organization's president. Through his involvement with the NTCA, he has advocated for professional education, higher industry standards, workforce development, and continued advancement of the tile contracting profession.
Visalia Ceramic Tile is also an NTCA Five-Star Accredited Contractor, a distinction recognizing contractors committed to industry best practices, ongoing training, and excellence in tile installation.
At Community West Bank, we're fortunate to work with businesses throughout California that invest in their employees, support their communities, and contribute to the strength of our local economies.
Visalia Ceramic Tile is a great example of what can be accomplished through hard work, strong leadership, quality craftsmanship, and a long-term commitment to the community.
Congratulations to Sam Bruce and the entire Visalia Ceramic Tile team on this well-deserved recognition. We're proud to have you as a Community West Bank customer and proud to celebrate your continued success.
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