Pacific Continental Bank Selected as Finalist for Business Ethics Award

EUGENE, Ore., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Continental Bank, the bank subsidiary of Pacific Continental Corporation (Nasdaq: PCBK), today announced that it was recently recognized by Oregon Ethics in Business as a finalist in their 2011 awards ceremony. Annually, Oregon Ethics in Business, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, honors Oregon-based organizations and individuals who have demonstrated ethical business practice in its broadest interpretation: in the workplace, the marketplace, the environment, and the community.

In acknowledging the award, Pacific Continental's Chief Executive Officer Hal Brown said, "Being recognized by Oregon Ethics in Business is indeed a special recognition and one in which we are proud to receive. Over the years we have received several third-party awards, but to be recognized as one of Oregon's most ethical companies is truly a tremendous honor."  

About Pacific Continental Bank

Pacific Continental Bank, the operating subsidiary of Pacific Continental Corporation, delivers highly personalized services through fourteen banking offices in Oregon and Washington. The Bank also operates a loan production office in Tacoma, Washington. With $1.2 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 are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "PCBK" and are a component of the Russell 2000 Index.

Oregon Ethics in Business

The Oregon Ethics in Business Awards honor those organizations and individuals who have demonstrated ethical business practice in its broadest interpretation: in the workplace, the marketplace, the environment, and the community. The recipients of these awards will have, by act and example, gone beyond the expected to achieve excellence in ethical business practices. More information on this nonprofit organization can be found on their website at www.oregonethicsinbusiness.org

SOURCE Pacific Continental Bank