MANHATTAN BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 14, 2012) - Beach Business Bank (OTCBB: [ BBBC ]) (the "Bank") is pleased to announce a series of promotions within a number of areas of the bank.

• LeeAnn Dayyat to the position of First Vice President and Credit Administration Officer
• Mercedes Limon-Navarro to the position of First Vice President and Loan Processing Manager
• Michael Dahlberg to the position of First Vice President and Relationship Manager
• Lynn Flanagan to the position of First Vice President and Operations Administrator
• Kathleen Ryan to the position of First Vice President and Sr. Credit Administration Officer
• Kathleen Salmons to the position of First Vice President and Note Manager
• Nicole Swain to the position of First Vice President and Sr. Commercial Relationship Manager
• Janice Craton to the position of Vice President and Client Services Manager
• Mary Fong, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
• Denise Chambliss to the position of Assistant Vice President and Client Services Manager
• Mary Jane Himmelstein to the position of Assistant Vice President and Credit Administration Service Specialist
• Alicia Madrigal to the position of Assistant Vice President and Loan Processor/Bank Officer
• Kristin LeFevers to the position of Senior Client Services Representative
• Melissa Rivera to the position of Senior Central Services Support Representative
• Erin Katherman to the position of Credit Administration Officer

Furthermore, two colleagues have achieved specialized designations:

• Jackie Nixon, Vice President has achieved the designation of Automated Clearing House Professional
• Andrea Parker, Assistant Vice President has achieved the designation of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist®

"We are excited to promote all of these dedicated colleagues who daily make a difference for the Bank," noted Robert Franko, Beach Business Bank president and CEO. "Their continued support and effort, along with the efforts of all of our professional colleagues, is a key element to the Bank's loyal customer base, and our continued growth and success," he added.

The Bank's Chairman Jim Gray commented, "One of the most important functions for a Board and management is the recognition of top performers. We are proud to have so many great colleagues at Beach Business Bank. Most of these employees have been with us for many years. Our Board is always aware of their dedication. It is terrific when we can recognize that formally and publically."

Beach Business Bank is headquartered at 1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Lobby Level, in Manhattan Beach, and has two other full-service offices at 180 E. Ocean Blvd. in Long Beach, CA and at 650 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, CA. The Bank is first and foremost a community business bank serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, the South Bay and Orange County residents and businesses. The Bank also has a division named The Doctors Bank®, which serves physicians and dentists nationwide. In addition, Beach Business Bank provides loans to small businesses, focused around the SBA 7(a) and Express lending programs. For more information on the Bank, please visit [ www.beachbusinessbank.com ] or call toll-free to (866) 862-3878.

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

The financial information in this press release is based on our unaudited financial results. Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank's business, and the intent, belief, and current expectations of the Bank, its directors, or its officers, are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore the Bank's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that the Bank is subject to include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, including fluctuations in interest rates and costs and changes in economic policy; the ability of the Bank to perform in accordance with its plans; competition; regulatory matters; and other risks detailed in its filings with the State of California Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Bank does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.