PRESS RELEASE
May 22, 2007

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Hawks Prairie Grand Opener Underway – Local Merchants Showcased

 

LACEY, Wash. - Lacey is vibrant with economic growth, with no area growing stronger than Hawks Prairie — site of Venture Bank’s newest financial center — which begins it’s grand opening May 23.

 

The bank is celebrating its Hawks Prairie grand opening over a two-week period:
May 23 through June 6, 2007. Location: 8308 Quinault Drive (crosses at Marvin Rd.).

 

$25,000 Cash / 7 Nights in Ixtapa
Grand prize for the Hawks Prairie opening is a chance to win $25,000 in cash. A first-place prize of a 7-night Ixtapa, Mexico vacation is also being awarded, along with a $500 U.S. Savings Bond for the second place prize.

 

Many More Prizes
A key element of the celebrations will be the awarding of many local merchants’ gift certificates as third place prizes, gift certificates and really nice bank merchandise. For years, Venture Bank has maintained strong presence and leadership among the Lacey business community. Venture’s bank officials warmly embrace the new businesses relationships they are forming at Hawks Prairie, and welcome inquiry.

 

Barbecue — Friday, June 1
Venture Bank officers and staff will host a Hawks Prairie barbecue on Friday, June 1, with Ramblin’ Jack’s food being served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and again from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The fab four “Beetles” (four identical VW Bugs from KBSG Radio) will be featured at the Hawks Prairie Financial Center for an appearance that day.

 

Friendly Neighbors
As part of new construction, the Lacey Police Department has been allocated space for a Hawks Prairie substation, where officers can frequent, in the same building as the bank.

 

Venture Reaches One $ Billion
Venture Bank, with over $1 billion in assets and 18 financial centers in four western Washington counties, offers a full spectrum of financial services, including business loans, commercial, construction, residential and consumer loans, deposit products, and other banking services. The bank also provides a broad range of investment services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Venture Wealth Management, Inc. Further information can be found at ww.venture-bank.com.

 

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