VANCOUVER, Wash., May 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:RVSB) today announced that Riverview Community Bank has been named one of Washington's Best 100 Companies to Work For by Washington CEO Magazine.
Riverview was selected from among more than 200 Evergreen State companies nominated for consideration. The overall rankings will appear in the magazine's July issue in four categories -- large, medium, small and non-profits.
"The companies included in the list have demonstrated that they value their employees and their contributions to overall success," said Bob Ritter, publisher and chief executive officer of the magazine. "Our evaluation is extensive. It included surveys of both employees and management and review by a distinguished group of human resource professionals."
"We don't work for awards, but it is gratifying to be acknowledged for our efforts," said Ron Wysaske, President of Riverview Community Bank. "All of our employee-owners are responsible for these results and for creating a positive team environment dedicated to delivering on our brand promise to provide the best local, personal service to our clients."
Ritter said all 100 companies would be honored June 28 with dinner, music and a celebration of success. The event will be held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. The top three companies in each category will receive special recognition.
Hebert Research, Inc. tabulated all surveys and supplied analysis. Those results were then reviewed by five judges who determined the final ranking.
About the Company
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington -- just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $820 million, it is the parent company of the 84-year-old Riverview Community Bank, as well as Riverview Mortgage and Riverview Asset Management Corp. There are 18 branches, including ten in fast-growing Clark County, three in the Portland metropolitan area and three lending centers. Recognized as the 2006 Fastest Growing Company in Southwest Washington for companies over 10 years old by the Vancouver Business Journal, the Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail customers.