Virginia Commerce Bank Receives the American Bankers Association’s Community Bank Award for ‘Making the Difference’

Virginia Commerce Bank has been nationally recognized by the American Bankers Association for its outreach efforts and contributions to the Northern Virginia community. The Certificate of Recognition for �Making the Difference,� which honors community banks� exceptional charitable achievements, was awarded at the American Bankers Association National Conference for Community Bankers in Phoenix, Arizona on February 17.

The award reflects Virginia Commerce Bank�s organizational commitment to �Making the Difference� in the Northern Virginia community and the collective contributions of the 325 VCB employees, who have dedicated hundreds of man hours and resources to a broad array of local community organizations.

�Since our inception, Virginia Commerce Bank has taken great pride in its talented team of employees who have committed themselves to reaching out to organizations who provide vital resources and support to the communities in which we operate,� said Peter A. Converse, President and CEO of Virginia Commerce Bank. �We are honored to receive this recognition from the American Bankers Association for our ongoing commitment and passion to community service and we will continue to deliver on our philosophy of �Making the Difference� in the years to come.�

In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Bank�s opening, each branch and department partnered with local charities to help in hands-on, meaningful ways as a way to thank communities throughout Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg that have contributed to Virginia Commerce Bank�s success throughout the years.

Selected Highlights of Virginia Commerce Bank�s 2008 Community Outreach Efforts Included:

Financial training for local area high school students
Event planning and assistance for the Special Olympics
Fundraising for the Ronald McDonald House
Donating home repairs to needy families in partnership with non-profit organization, Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Providing a series of free seminars in conjunction with the Loudoun Abused Women�s Shelter to train women on basic personal finance topics that empower them to better manage their finances
Partnering with the�Alexandria Department of Human Services, to provide a low income family with housing and basic necessities
Promoting economic independence for homeless and underprivileged individuals and families in conjunction with non-profit organization SERVE (Securing Emergency Resources through Volunteer Efforts)

About Virginia Commerce Bank

Established in 1988, Virginia Commerce Bank (Nasdaq:VCBI) is a full-service, community bank headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with over $2.7 billion in assets. The Bank serves the Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg markets with an expanding network of branch offices, a mortgage lending office and an investment services department. For further information about VCB�s many services and a map of convenient locations, please visit our Web site at VCBonline.com.

About the American Bankers Association

The American Bankers Association brings together banks of all sizes and charters into one association. ABA works to enhance the competitiveness of the nation's banking industry and strengthen America�s economy and communities. Its members � the majority of which are banks with less than $125 million in assets � represent over 95 percent of the industry�s $13.3 trillion in assets and employ over 2 million men and women.

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