Business Bank of Nevada Provides Much Needed Support to Nevada-based Nonprofit Organizations.

Business Editors

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

The efforts of Business Bank of Nevada (OTCBB:BBNV) and its employees, have helped a number of nonprofit organizations in the Las Vegas and Carson City areas.

While the bank continues to be very supportive of the tragic events of Sept. 11, it also recognizes the needs of the local communities it serves and has donated more than $15,000 to a variety of community-based organizations in its market areas.

The nonprofit groups recently helped by the bank and its employees include the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Nevada Chapter, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nevada, Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, Opportunity Village Magical Forest, and United Way of Southern Nevada.

In addition to the monetary support, the bank provided these organizations with countless hours of volunteer support and in-kind donations that these groups say is invaluable to their operations.

"When it comes to helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation find a cure for such a devastating disease, Business Bank is always there helping us in so many different ways," said Colleen Ashworth, western region chapter development of JDRF. "Whether it's raising money, providing volunteer support for our annual walk event, serving as corporate recruitment chairman for the walk, serving on our board of directors or securing auction items for our spring gala, Business Bank epitomizes the word community-minded."

The bank's philanthropic outreach continues next month with holiday food drives and adopt-a-family programs in the Las Vegas and Carson City areas.

The food drive in Las Vegas will support the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, while the food drive in Carson City will support F.I.S.H. The adopt-a-family holiday program in Carson City will also support F.I.S.H., while the one in Las Vegas will support H.E.L.P. of Southern Nevada.

"I don't think any of us can fully comprehend the suffering that people back east are experiencing right now, and our hearts go out to these families and individuals who have lost so much," said Business Bank President and CEO John Guedry. "We recognize, however, that the tragic events of September 11 have affected every community across the country, and helping people and families in our local communities is just as important."

Guedry added that because the bank's philanthropic budget is modest compared to larger companies, a sizeable portion of the bank's community outreach comes in the form of volunteer and in-kind support.

This volunteer support will be exemplified once again in early December when the bank's employees take part in a house framing with Habitat for Humanity of Las Vegas and help provide staffing at the Opportunity Village Magical Forest holiday event.

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.

Business Bank, with more than $185 million in total assets, is in its sixth 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 and possible career opportunities is available at www.bbnv.com.