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The Three-Day International Event Includes Shorter Distance Runs and the Portland Marathon Walk
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- West Coast Bank (Nasdaq: WCBO - News) is the exclusive bank sponsor of the 35th Annual Portland Marathon on October 1, 2006. West Coast Bank employees, as volunteers, will also provide support for runners and walkers in the event, heading up the West Coast Bank Aid Station located near mile 25 of the course.
President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs said, "The renowned Portland Marathon draws runners from all over the world. West Coast Bank is pleased to support the Portland-Vancouver community for the second consecutive year through our monetary and volunteer support of this exciting event."
The Portland Marathon has been dubbed the "best organized marathon in North America" by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons. Behind its success is founder and organizer Les Smith.
Smith said, "The Portland Marathon is an all volunteer-produced event that results in more than $2 million raised for charities. The event has an economic impact of more than $15 million for state and local economy. We are proud to have West Coast Bank as our sponsor."
Marathon Weekend kicks off September 28th with an Event Director's College, a Sports & Fitness Expo at the Hilton Portland, a Marathon Course Bus Tour and a Saturday Night Pasta Party. The event culminates on Sunday, October 1st, with the Portland Marathon, the 10K Mayor's Walk, a 5-Miler, and the Marafun Kids Run. For more information, see www.portlandmarathon.org.
West Coast Bancorp, one of Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For, is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.3 billion in assets, operating 56 offices in Oregon and Washington. The company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company web site at www.wcb.com.
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