West Coast Bank is a Patron Sponsor of the Bite of Salem

SALEM, Ore., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Salem West Coast Bank is, once again, a sponsor of the popular Bite of Salem at the Riverfront Park from July 30-August 1. The carnival, car show, restaurant vendors and headliner concerts have repeatedly drawn more than 30,000 people to the city over the three days of the event.

West Coast Bank Salem Battle Creek Manager Ragan Eudy said, "The Bite of Salem has been a hit with Salem since it began 17 years ago. Many of our employees volunteer over the weekend and West Coast Bank is always pleased to support worthwhile events like this that support our local businesses."

For more information, see http://www.thebiteofsalem.com/sponsorship.htm.

West Coast Bancorp (Nasdaq: WCBO) is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.7 billion in assets, operating 65 locations 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 www.wcb.com.

SOURCE West Coast Bank