Paragon Commercial Bank’s story: Paragon Commercial Bank was formed in 1999 to serve the financial needs of small- to medium-sized operating companies, as well as those companies’ owners and managers.

Why they won: Paragon Commercial Bank seems to be leading the pack in terms of health and wellness offerings; in 2008, for instance, the company introduced quarterly health fairs and subsidized half of the cost of a personal trainer for employees. Paragon has a fitness facility onsite, at which the bank offers fitness classes that include Pilates, kickboxing, low impact aerobics, and yoga.