Press Release

Capital Pacific Bank Hosts “Turning the Corner: A Business Intelligence Summit” on Thursday, June 3, 2010

5/12/2010

Press Contact:
Christie Nye
(503) 477-6387


Panel discussion features local experts sharing perspectives, resources and information on energy efficiency and the bottom line for Oregon businesses

Capital Pacific Bank, a business bank based in downtown Portland, will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 3, 2010, aimed at providing Oregon business leaders with resources and information on the topic of energy efficiency.

The expert panel includes Jeff Harris, Director of Emerging Technologies at Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Peter West, Director of Energy Programs at Energy Trust of Oregon, J. Ned Dempsey, Chairman and CEO at Pneu-Logic Corporation, and Bill Campbell, Principal at Equilibrium Capital. Capital Pacific Bank President and CEO Mark Stevenson will serve as the moderator for the panel discussion.

This is be the first of two 2010 “Turning the Corner” events hosted by Capital Pacific Bank and sponsored by Allen Trust Company, Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, and Moss Adams LLP. It takes place on Thursday, June 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at The Governor Hotel Grand Ballroom, located at 614 SW 11th Avenue in Portland. Admission is free. To secure a seat, business leaders can email on or before May 27, 2010.

About Capital Pacific Bancorp
Capital Pacific Bancorp (OTC: CPBO.OB) is the parent company of Capital Pacific Bank, which serves businesses, professionals and nonprofit organizations with comprehensive business banking expertise and an elite level of service. Headquartered in the Fox Tower in downtown Portland, the bank's full array of products and services are delivered through a strategic combination of Vice President-level client service officers and the innovative application of technology. For more information on Capital Pacific Bancorp, past press releases or letters to shareholders, please visit www.capitalpacificbank.com.

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