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Fri, January 9, 2009
Thu, January 8, 2009 Tracking the Economy?s Growth: Cardinal Bank and George Mason University Economic Conference
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) announced today that it will collaborate with George Mason University and the Washington Business Journal to present the 17th Annual Cardinal Bank and George Mason University Greater Washington Economic Conference: Tracking the Economy's Growth.
This premier regional economic conference will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, at The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner. The conference provides an effective forum for business and political leaders to gain actionable insight on where Greater Washington's economy is headed in 2009 and beyond.
"We are delighted to continue our partnership with George Mason University to present such an instructive economic forum," said F. Kevin Reynolds, President of Cardinal Bank. "As financial turbulence reached unprecedented levels in 2008, it will be worthwhile for all to hear what driving forces and business trends are expected to impact our regional economy in the new year."
Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., a Dwight Schar Faculty Chair, University Professor and Director of the Center for Regional Analysis, School of Public Policy at George Mason University, will present his prognosis on the state of the Greater Washington economy and the near term outlook for 2009. Other distinguished speakers at the conference include Steven Pearlstein, Columnist, The Washington Post, and John McClain, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Center for Regional Analysis – George Mason University. Alex Orfinger, Publisher, Washington Business Journal, will serve as our conference moderator. A final highlight of the morning will be the award presentation to Dr. Stephen Fuller or Mr. Steven Pearlstein, as winner of the Cardinal Bank 2008 Economic Challenge.
"The partnership between Cardinal Bank and George Mason University on our annual Economic Conference is a perfect fit," commented Dr. Stephen Fuller. "The conference's focus is on the economic forecast, regional trends and current issues for 2009, and Cardinal's focus is on providing business solutions and financial resources to help companies meet their growth and income objectives."
About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia with assets of $1.638 billion at September 30, 2008, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 25 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, please visit our Web site at [ www.cardinalbank.com ] or call (703) 584-3400.
