Pacific Continental Bank Recognized in the 2012 Oregon Governor's
Volunteer Awards
EUGENE, Ore., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific
Continental Bank, the operating subsidiary of Pacific Continental
Corporation (Nasdaq: PCBK), announced today its selection as a
regional recipient of the 2012 Oregon Governor's Volunteer
Awards.
Eugene-based Pacific
Continental Bank was recognized in the Outstanding Business
Volunteer Program category for its "Giving with Heart" volunteer
program. PCB's "Giving with Heart" program provides bank employees
with up to 40 hours of paid time off each year in order to
volunteer in the community. In 2011 and through the first half of
2012, 186 bank employees contribution more than 2,800 volunteer
hours to more than 170 nonprofit organizations.
"Oregon is made richer by the
contributions of our talented and compassionate citizens," said
Governor John Kitzhaber. "These
award winners represent the best of the state—people who give their
time, energy and resources to lifting up others and making
Oregon a better place to
live."
"We are thrilled to be recognized by Governor Kitzhaber for our
'Giving with Heart' volunteer program. Receiving this level of
recognition is truly an honor," said Pacific Continental Bank's
Chief Executive Officer, Hal Brown.
"Our employees form the foundation of all our volunteer efforts;
their passion and ongoing commitment make our 'Giving with Heart'
program successful."
About the 2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards
The
2012 Oregon Governor's Volunteer Awards will honor 14 individuals
and 12 organizations from throughout the state for their commitment
to serving Oregon. Nominations
were received from all over the state and were carefully evaluated
by appointed review committees.
About Pacific Continental Bank
Pacific
Continental Bank, the operating subsidiary of Pacific Continental
Corporation, delivers highly personalized services through 14
banking offices in Oregon and
Washington. The Bank also operates
a loan production office in Tacoma,
Washington. With $1.3 billion
in assets, Pacific Continental has established one of the most
unique and attractive metropolitan branch networks in the Northwest
with offices in three of the region's largest markets including
Seattle, Portland and Eugene. Pacific Continental targets the
banking needs of community-based businesses, health care
professionals, professional service providers and nonprofit
organizations.
Since its founding in 1972, Pacific Continental Bank has been
honored with numerous awards and recognitions from highly regarded
third-party organizations including The Seattle Times, the Portland Business
Journal and Oregon Business magazine. A complete list of
the company's awards and recognitions – as well as supplementary
information about Pacific Continental Bank – can be found online at
www.therightbank.com. Pacific Continental Corporation's shares, a
component of the Russell 2000 Index, are listed on the Nasdaq
Global Select Market under the symbol "PCBK."
SOURCE Pacific Continental Bank