West Coast Bank Supports Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development

NEWBERG, Ore., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Coast Bank is the title sponsor of the 6th Annual Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for the second consecutive year. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course in Newberg, August 20, 2010, and will benefit the Chamber's economic development programs.

Regional President Dave Hansen said, "West Coast Bank shares the Chamber's commitment to strengthening the community by creating and retaining jobs. Our ongoing sponsorship of this annual fundraiser helps attain these important goals."

For more information, contact Angie Stevens, Director of Programs and Marketing, at 503-538-2014, or see www.chehalemvalley.org

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