1/23/2008 Yakima, WA - Today two local Yakima Valley businesses, CubCrafters and Central Valley Bank, announced the start of a long-term partnership. CubCrafters President Todd Simmons commented, “It’s a pleasure to announce this new banking relationship to start the New Year.

Now, we have access to a comprehensive suite of banking products and services right here in Yakima, including lending and credit instruments that are both key assets in any manufacturer’s portfolio. Best of all, we get the kind of personal service that only a local community bank can provide.”

Simmons continued, “Mike Broadhead and Bill Perri of Central Valley bank were instrumental in developing the new relationship. Though so much of CubCrafters’ business comes from outside the Northwest, and indeed from around the country and around the world, all of those transactions and related services will now flow through CVB and the local community. This is another step in strengthening our roots in Yakima and in strengthening the relationships between businesses based in the Valley.”

Central Valley bank President Mike Broadhead added, “It is a pleasure to develop a community bank relationship with a successful, growing company that believes in the Yakima Valley. Central Valley Bank’s strategy is to continue to partner with and help grow businesses within our market area.”