Business Bank of Nevada Donates Computer Equipment to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and WestCare Nevada, Inc.

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Business Bank of Nevada today announced that is has donated much needed computer equipment to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and WestCare, a Nevada-based nonprofit group providing a wide array of treatment programs and social services to adults, children and families in four states. The bank's computer equipment will help these nonprofit organizations administer current programs and expand their services through the use of technology.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum opened its doors in July 1991 in a renovated 35,000 square foot building located at 900 Las Vegas Boulevard North near Cashman Field. The Museum combines education and entertainment through multi-sensory exhibits. Animated exhibits, live animals and rare animal mounts and other displays bring natural history alive.

"It takes strong community supporters like Business Bank to help us keep our doors open and offer the many programs we have here at the museum," said Marilyn Gillespie, director of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. "A lot of hard work has gone into building a first class natural history museum in our community, and we're excited to celebrate our 11-year anniversary next month. We hope the community, along with our many longtime supporters, will join with us for this celebration."

Gillespie added that the anniversary celebration would take place at the museum on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum features various exhibits including the Prehistoric, African, International Wildlife, Marine Life, Hands-On Discovery, and Learning Center. Approximately 30,000 school age children visit the museum every year. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum was recently named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute.

The computer equipment the bank donated to the Natural History Museum and WestCare consisted of Pentium II 200 processors, monitors, keyboards and more. Over the last 18 months, the bank has been upgrading its computer equipment to more state-of-the-art technology and donating its older model equipment to various nonprofit organizations. Over the last several months, Business Bank has donated computer equipment to New Horizons Academy, M.A.S.H. Village, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Center for Independent Living.

"Even though we're a small company with limited resources, we're always looking for a variety of ways that we can help the communities we serve," said Business Bank President and CEO John Guedry. "Monetary support is not the only type of outreach companies can provide to their communities. In-kind donations, like computer equipment, and volunteer support are just as important as the cash donations and can have just as much impact as the monetary support."

WestCare Nevada, Inc., plans to use the bank's computer equipment for its vocational training program that helps its clients find employment. WestCare entered the Las Vegas community nearly 30 years ago and has become one of the most respected and successful substance abuse, family treatment and transitional living facilities in the valley. Last year, WestCare provided services to about 50,000 individuals in Nevada. WestCare has operations in four states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Nevada.

Business Bank contributes financial assistance to nonprofit institutions and organizations that enhance the quality of life and promote public interest where the company conducts its business. The four main areas of giving include education, health and human services, community development, and arts and culture.

About Business Bank

Business Bank, with over $202 million in total assets as of March 31, 2002, is in its seventh year of operation and is one of the fastest-growing independent banks in Nevada. The bank has four branch offices in the state, with three in the Las Vegas area and one in Carson City. Business Bank is FDIC Insured and is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Its stock is listed on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) at ticker symbol BBNV. Additional information about Business Bank is available at www.bbnv.com.