WCBO West Coast Bancorp (MM)

OLYMPIA, Wash., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Coast Bank (NASDAQ:WCBO) received the "Corporate Business of the Year" award from the Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC) last week. The award is given to a business that has demonstrated a significant contribution to the economic vitality and fabric of the community of Thurston County, and has a history of supporting local community activities and programs. Regional President Tim Dowling accepted the award on behalf of the company. He said, "West Coast Bank believes in supporting the communities it serves. And our relationship-oriented employees make this possible with their volunteer hours and commitment to superior customer service. This award reflects their dedication." West Coast Bank operates area branches in Lacey, Olympia, West Olympia, Centralia, Chehalis, Hoodsport and Shelton. Their newest branch in Hawks Prairie is scheduled to open in July. West Coast Bancorp, one of Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For, is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.0 billion in assets, operating 53 offices in Oregon and Washington. The company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company web site at http://www.wcb.com/. DATASOURCE: West Coast Bancorp CONTACT: Tim Dowling, Regional President of West Coast Bancorp, +1-360-456-7758 Web site: http://www.wcb.com/

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