Community Bank Encourages Consumers and Businesses to Take a Hands-on Approach in the Tough Economy Portland, Ore.
() April 25, 2009 — In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), Umpqua Bank encourages businesses and communities to get involved in local service activities. The community bank established its industry-leading Connect Volunteer Network (Connect) in 2004, providing all full-time associates with 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer. Today, Umpqua's Connect program has grown to include nearly 1,300 associate participants who contributed 25,719 volunteer hours in 2008 alone. Realizing that today's economic environment has created an increased need for non-profit and community support, Umpqua recommends the following tips for getting involved in volunteerism at work, home or play. About Umpqua Bank Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has 150 locations between Napa, Calif. and Bellevue, Wash., along the Oregon and Northern California Coast and in both Central California and Central Oregon. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past three years in a row on FORTUNE magazine's list of the country's "100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns retail brokerage subsidiary Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York Inc., which has locations in Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua Bank's Private Client Services Division provides tailored financial services and products to individual customers. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit . Share The News
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