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IRVINE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Mr. Ivo Tjan Chairman and CEO of CommerceWest Bank (OTCBB:CWBK)joined the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) to present an Economic and Banking Outlook. CCAI is a non-profit technical and professional organization that provides training and information on surface coating technologies. It is their mission to improve the efficiency of local industry businesses, to maximize their competitiveness in all markets, with the goal of retaining business in California.

"In 2012 CommerceWest Bank is focused on creating new opportunities for businesses. We will achieve this by providing sound economic advice, lending more to small / mid size businesses and by providing state-of-the-art cash management tools that are proven to increase efficiencies."

Ivo Tjan, Chairman and CEO, stated aI enjoyed partnering with CCAI again for their event. It is great to work with an organization that has a mission similar to the goals of CommerceWest Bank. Providing their members with economic advice and business knowledge ensures that together, we can make a change in the Southern California market." He continued, "In 2012 CommerceWest Bank is focused on creating new opportunities for businesses. We will achieve this by providing sound economic advice, lending more to small / mid size businesses and by providing state-of-the-art cash management tools that are proven to increase efficiencies."

CommerceWest Bank is headquartered at 2111 Business Center Drive in Irvine, CA, with Regional Offices in Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are a full service business bank and offer a wide range of commercial banking services, including, concierge services, remote deposit solution, full service internet banking, lines of credit, term loans, commercial real estate lending, SBA lending, and full cash management.

Visit [ www.cwbk.com ] to learn more about the bank. "BANK ON THE DIFFERENCE"