TomatoBank Sponsors Luncheon for CRA Officers and HR Directors

Alhambra, CA – TomatoBank, N.A., Los Angeles’ dynamic leading multi-ethnic bank today announced that it will host a community development service luncheon for financial institution Community Reinvestment Act Officers and Human Resource Directors.  The event, co-sponsored by City National Bank and the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2007 in downtown Los Angeles.

The luncheon will introduce the Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program (RVLDP) to bankers focused on community development and human resource directors seeking growth opportunities for employees.

The RVLDP trains and places young and seasoned professionals as board and committee members within nonprofit organizations. Through a 10-month program participants acquire the tools needed to become contributing members of the nonprofit community.

 “TomatoBank is pleased to co-sponsor this event with City National Bank and the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce.  As a community bank, TomatoBank recognizes the importance of working with the local nonprofit community,” said TomatoBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stephen Liu.

 “The RVLDP experience is incredible. RVLDP participants gain a tremendous amount of knowledge through the 10-month program.  In addition, participants get an opportunity to apply those learned skills since every participant is assigned to a chosen nonprofit organization during the 10-month period,” said Jesse Torres, TomatoBank Executive Vice President and RVLDP graduate.

WHO:  Financial Institution CRA Officers and Human Resource Directors

WHAT: Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program Luncheon

WHEN: Thursday, October 11, 2007
              11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: 555 South Figueroa Street
                 13th Floor
                 Los Angeles, CA 90012

RSVP: Sonia Paulino at (213) 989-2144 or spaulino@lajcc.org.

Tomatobank (www.tomatobank.com) is Los Angeles' dynamic, leading multi-ethnic bank.  TomatoBank operates branches in Alhambra, Arcadia, Cerritos, City of Industry, Chula Vista, Diamond Bar and West Los Angeles.