From the Beginning…

In the fall of 1997 a group of community leaders - all small business owners - had a vision for a new bank, a bank that was truly dedicated to the community. The concept was simple but serious; to create a bank where the environment was friendly and personal, but fiercely serious about delivering the best banking service possible… to earn the public's trust by conducting the business of banking with integrity and innovation while striving to create opportunities for local businesses and families to grow economically, professionally and personally.

The group knew that finding the right people to run the Bank was the key… people who could understand the vision and had the experience to deliver it. Over the next year, they assembled just that kind of team; professionals hand-picked for their special talents and their commitment to delighting customers.

On February 8, 1999, Bank of Clark County opened its doors for the first time.

Now with two locations, the Bank's tradition of hand-picking the very best talent continues. The Bank's reputation as a first-class financial institution is continually affirmed. The Better Business Bureau of Oregon and SW Washington presented Bank of Clark County with its distinguished "Torch Award" for a Large Institution for 2007. US Banker recently named Bank of Clark County as 25th amongst the Top 200 Community Banks in the nation.

Described by some as "aggressive-conservative," the Bank's Team works intensely hard to meet the business needs of clients with passion and imagination. It is always important to make good business decisions, and the Bank will do all it can to help. They will listen to your needs and figure out how to deliver.

So what's being a "community" bank all about anyway? It's about being leaders in the community; in Chambers and Service Clubs, in economic development and the revitalization of business districts; in trade associations and a wide array of other not-for-profit organizations.

"So what's the big deal?" you ask. A bank like this will probably be swallowed up like most others around…by one of those giant, out of the state, 1-800 who knows, who cares banks. "Not likely to happen" says Mike Worthy, the Bank's CEO, "because we, and our customers, remember the dream… and live it every day." Simple, but serious.