PrivateBancorp is the holding company for two PrivateBank subsidiaries that provide commercial and private banking, business and real estate lending, investments, and money management services to middle-market companies, commercial real estate investors, business owners, executives, and wealthy individuals and their families. The banks have some 35 offices in major markets in the Midwest and Southeast. PrivateBancorp is modeled after a traditional European private bank, placing emphasis on personal service in an effort to establish life-long relationships with its clients.

MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. operates as a holding company for MetroBank, National Association; and Metro United Bank that provide commercial banking products and services in Texas and California. The company offers retail deposit products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, individual retirement accounts, noninterest-bearing demand deposit transaction accounts, and interest-bearing NOW accounts. Its loan portfolio includes commercial and industrial loans comprising loans to wholesalers, manufacturers, and business service companies; commercial mortgage loans to finance the purchase of real property; loans for the construction of residential and non-residential properties; loans for commercial properties, such as multi-family, office, industrial, warehouse, and retail centers; and consumer loans comprising automobile loans, lines of credit, and other personal loans. The company also provides government guaranteed lending programs; trade finance loans and letters of credit to facilitate export and import transactions for small and medium-sized businesses; and single-family residential mortgage products through third party mortgage companies, as well as offers ATM cards, debit cards, and online banking services. As of December 31, 2009, it operated 19 branches in the greater Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco metropolitan areas. MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

LNB Bancorp is the holding company for The Lorain National Bank, which operates more than 20 branches in Ohio's Cuyahoga, Erie, Lorain, and Summit counties. The bank serves local businesses and individuals, offering such deposit products as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, and IRAs. It also offers trust services and credit cards. The bank's lending activities primarily consist of commercial loans (approximately 60% of its portfolio) and real estate mortgages, as well as installment and home equity loans. The Lorain National Bank offers brokerage and investment services to customers through an agreement with Investment Centers of America.

Birch Financial Inc. commenced business in August 1994 with the primary intent of providing premium financing to the landscape industry. In July 1995, Automatic Installment Services (AIS) was contracted to administer the loans of their clients with financial oversight resting in the hands of Nelson Colvin, President of Birch Financial, Inc. Birch Financial, Inc. operates with a line of credit from First Bank in St. Louis, MO. The company has over $25,000,000 in Premium Financing Loans and $1,200,000 in Equipment Loans. Birch Financial, Inc. is also doing business in Nevada, Arizona and Utah, providing premium financing primarily to landscape contractors. The company is planning to enter the Texas and Florida markets in the near future. Birch Financial, Inc. has a captive market with a familiar database of clients and a known credit history. It has the advantage of working through affiliated companies that guarantee the loan return.

Zions Bancorporation originated as Keystone Insurance and Investment Co., a Utah Corporation, in April 1955. In April 1960, Keystone, together with several individual investors, acquired a 57.5 percent interest in Zions First National Bank from the LDS Church. In 1965, the name of the company was changed to Zions Bancorporation. (However, it operated as Zions Utah Bancorporation from 1966 to 1987.) The first public offering of shares in Zions Bancorporation was made in January 1966. There continued to be some minority shareholders until April 1972, when the company exchanged the remaining minority shares for common shares. Zions Bancorporation's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ZION. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Financial 100 Index.

Alliance Bankshares has enjoyed a healthy partnership with mortgages since 1996. The financial institution is the holding company for Alliance Bank and its home funding subsidiary, Alliance Mortgage Division. Alliance Bankshares operates branches and loan production offices in the DC suburbs of northern Virginia. The bank offers such services as checking and savings accounts, CDs, corporate credit cards, and cash management. Its lending activities mainly consist of residential and commercial mortgages, with business and consumer loans rounding out its portfolio.

Banco Guipuzcoano (BG) offers a variety of financial services to individuals and businesses, including savings, checking, and credit card services. Financial consultation, asset management, retirement planning, insurance, and investment products are also available; in addition, the bank is active in international business and real estate. Its ASPRO division handles corporate finance. BG, which was founded in 1899, operates nearly 260 branches in the region. The company is merging with larger rival Banco de Sabadell.

Abington Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Abington Savings Bank, doing business as Abington Bank that provides various financial products and services in Pennsylvania. It primarily generates deposits and originates loans. Abington Bancorp, Inc. company’s deposit product line comprises interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts. Abington Bancorp’s loan portfolio includes one-to four-family residential mortgage loans; commercial real estate and multi-family residential real estate loans; construction loans; home equity lines; commercial business loans; and consumer loans, such as automobile loans. The company also offers securities and annuities through an affiliation with a third-party broker-dealer, as well as provides online banking and telephone banking services. Its banking office network consists of headquarters and main office in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; 12 additional full service branch offices; and 7 limited service banking offices located in Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. Abington Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

IBW Financial Corporation operates as the holding company of Industrial Bank, National Association (Bank). The Bank provides a range of commercial and consumer lending services primarily to individuals and small businesses. It also offers a variety of loans for the needs of small businesses, including accounts receivable lines of credit, Small Business Administration loans, and equipment loans. The Bank also provides a range of deposit services to its customers, including personal checking; low activity student checking.

Nevada State Bank's mission is simple. We will continue to build on the strength and security of our 50‐year heritage by creating financial solutions for Nevada's families and businesses through client‐focused activities, technology and great teamwork.

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