WCBO West Coast Bancorp (MM)

Non-profit organization helps low-income women transition into the workforce. LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Coast Bank's sponsorship of the third annual "Art of Accessorizing," will help low-income women transition into the workforce. The fundraiser will showcase and sell original jewelry, handbags, hats and accessories of local designers who donate 30% of their sales to Dress for Success Oregon, a non-profit organization that provides interview-appropriate clothing to low-income women. The event will be held on November 14, 2007, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. Admission fees will be donated to Dress for Success Oregon. West Coast Bank Regional President Dave Hansen said, "The bank likes to support the communities in which we serve and worthwhile organizations like Dress for Success Oregon that help disadvantaged people become self sufficient." The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. For more information, see http://www.dressforsuccess.org/oregon or call Karen Fishel, Co-Founder, at 503.249.7300. West Coast Bancorp, (NASDAQ:WCBO), one of Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For, is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.6 billion in assets, operating 61 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's web site at http://www.wcb.com/. DATASOURCE: West Coast Bancorp CONTACT: Dave Hansen, Regional President of West Coast Bancorp, +1-503-603-8040 Web site: http://www.wcb.com/

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