VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:RVSB): In a September 14, 2009 proclamation from Mayor Royce E. Pollard and the Vancouver City Council, Riverview Community Bank was acknowledged for a decade of supporting the "Six to Sunset" Concert Series in Esther Short Park.
The City proclaimed its gratitude to Riverview as a valuable community partner, even in difficult economic times, for its steadfast support, commitment and vision to America's Vancouver, for maintaining the quality for life for all its citizens by providing a family-friendly, fun and free opportunity for the community to enjoy.
"Community is so important to us, it's part of our name," said Pat Sheaffer, CEO of Riverview. "Since moving our headquarters to downtown Vancouver in 1990, we've focused on being the best corporate citizen possible. Esther Short Park is a true gem for the City of Vancouver and we're pleased to do our small part in supporting the City and our friends and neighbors throughout the region."
The Riverview "Six to Sunset" concert series features local and regional talent and drew nearly 300,000 people over the last ten years, providing both a cultural event for the community as well as an economic stimulus to downtown businesses.
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 $920 million, it is the parent company of the 86 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 four lending centers. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail customers.