EDMONTON, September 28, 2011 – Canadian Western Bank (CWB or the Bank) is pleased to announce the opening of its new full-service commercial and retail banking centre in Richmond, British Columbia. The new branch, located on the NW corner of No. 3 Road and Alderbridge Way, offers CWB’s full complement of banking services for both business and personal clients. To acknowledge Richmond’s strong cultural diversity, services are being offered in both English and Chinese languages.
“The opening of our Richmond branch is a meaningful step in further expanding our footprint in the B.C. Lower Mainland,” said Greg Sprung, CWB’s Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager. “Richmond has grown to become a thriving municipality and this new branch improves our capacity to serve both new and existing clients in the area. We look forward to significant growth opportunities in the Richmond market as we continue to execute our strategy to develop our branch infrastructure in high potential areas of Western Canada.”
“We are excited to help clients in Richmond by offering banking services that are based on trusted, professional relationships and CWB’s unique understanding of western-based businesses,” added Michael Yeung, AVP and Branch Manager in Richmond. “Our entire staff is dedicated to providing an exceptional level of client service, which means we take the time to work with clients to find financial solutions that will help them meet their goals, whether it’s for their business or personal financial needs.”