Promerica Bank Celebrates 3rd Anniversary and Honors Its Founding Organizers

Promérica Bank (OTCBB: PMRA) -- In a spirited, well-attended celebration by prominent Los Angeles business and community leaders, Promérica Bank celebrated its 3rd Anniversary and honored its Founding Organizers. The event, recently held at Promérica Bank's downtown Los Angeles location, included a tribute to the families who joined together in an historic effort to financially empower small businesses with the creation of the first Latino formed bank in California in over 30 years.

Founding Chairwoman Maria Contreras-Sweet welcomed the founding shareholders and special guests including Promérica Bank's Board of Directors, clients and civic and community leaders. She reaffirmed the criticality of their vision, stating that "Small businesses drive innovation and are critical to the economic strength of our nation creating 2/3 of all new jobs. This reaffirms the Founding Organizers' vision to form Promérica Bank to provide financial services in a culturally sensitive, consultative approach to serve the Los Angeles community." Contreras-Sweet then introduced Promérica Bank's President and CEO, John H. Quinn, who emphasized how important the Founding Organizers and shareholders have been to the growth of the Bank. "In an environment of tremendous economic instability, our shareholders' support and promotion of Promérica Bank have given us a critical advantage, enabling us to build productive new banking relationships in the diverse markets in which they operate."