Business Bank of California Announces Appointment of James Bookhout as Vice President, Branch Manager.Business Editors SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino, city, United States San Bernardino (săn bûr'nədē`nō), city (1990 pop. 164,164), seat of San Bernardino co., S Calif., at the foot of the San Bernardino Mts.; inc. 1854. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002 Business Bank of California The Bank of California was founded in San Francisco, California on July 5, 1864 by William Chapman Ralston. It was the first commercial bank in the Western United States, the second-richest bank in the nation, and considered instrumental in developing the American Old West. , a division of Business Bancorp (BZBC) is located at 140 South Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, 92408. Alan J. Lane, president of Business Bank of California, announced the appointment of James Bookhout as vice president, branch manager of the bank's Riverside Office, located at 3400 Central Avenue, Suite 245. Bookhout, a 45-year resident of the Inland Empire In·land Empire A region of the northwest United States between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains, comprising eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Farming, lumbering, and mining are important to the area. , was previously associated with Provident Bank in the capacity of vice president, business banking manager. He has an impressive community banking background that spans almost 30 years and has significant experience in the areas of commercial and real estate lending, and business development. Bookhout's strong connection to the Riverside business community gives him an added edge to assist with building the customer base for the Riverside office, which opened in August of 2001. His ties to the community include membership in the Crossroads Rotary Club and membership in the Riverside Chamber of Commerce. He was formerly the chairman of the Chino Chino (chē`nō), city (1990 pop. 59,682), San Bernardino co., S Calif.; founded 1887, inc. 1910. It is the business and processing center of a diversified farming (notably dairying) area. Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle and a member of the Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Cucamonga (răn`chō k  'kəmäng`gə), city (1990 pop. 101,409), San Bernardino co., S Calif. Advisory Commission. Bookhout has
provided leadership to many local community organizations in the
development and betterment of the Inland Empire.
When asked what brought him to Business Bank of California, Bookhout said, "Business Bank of California has targeted the market that I am comfortable with, the local business community." Business Bank of California has affirmed its commitment to the city of Riverside by purchasing property located at Vine Street
Business Bank of California has served California businesses since 1984. The bank operates 16 branches in the Southern California cities of Corona, Hemet, Hesperia, Ontario, Phelan, Riverside, Redlands, Upland and San Bernardino, and in the Northern California cities of San Rafael, Petaluma, San Francisco, South San Francisco South San Francisco, city (1990 pop. 54,312), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1908. South San Francisco has several industrial parks; its manufactures include medical supplies and equipment, foods, paint, paper products, consumer goods, and clothing. and Hayward. They are strongly focused on providing high-quality, personalized services to small businesses. Information regarding Business Bancorp stock can be obtained on Nasdaq utilizing the symbol (BZBC) or by accessing their Web site at www.businessbank.com. |
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