BUSINESS BANK of California earns its 30th consecutive 5-Star rating.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1997--Bauer Financial Reports Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., the nation's leading bank analyst, is pleased to announce that BUSINESS BANK of California, San Bernardino, has earned its 30th consecutive 5-Star rating representing seven and one-half years of SUPERIOR bank performance.

The award is based on an analysis of the most recent financial data as filed by BUSINESS BANK of California with federal regulators, supplemented by historical data.

"BUSINESS BANK of California's ability to maintain SUPERIOR 5-Star banking strength and performance time and again is commendable," said Paul A. Bauer, president of the research firm, "and a true measure of banking excellence."

Established in 1984, BUSINESS BANK of California serves two generations of its neighbors and friends in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and the surrounding community through four conveniently located, FULL-SERVICE offices in San Bernardino, Corona and Redlands.

BUSINESS BANK of California: "Bank Where Financial Professionals Provide Professional Financial Service."

CONTACT: BUSINESS BANK of California

Paul A. Bauer, 305/445-9500

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