BANK OF COMMERCE (Proposed) SELECTS HOOVER INK PR

Firm To Develop PR, Investor Communications Program

APRIL 4, 2004 - Bank of Commerce (Proposed) has selected Hoover ink PR to develop and implement a public relations and investor communications program for the proposed Charlotte, NC-based small business bank.

"Harry Hoover has a great deal of experience in the financial sector, including helping me launch a previous small business bank - First Commerce," says Wes Sturges, President of Bank of Commerce (Proposed). "I'm glad he is available to help us promote this new venture."

Bank of Commerce (Proposed) plans to serve the needs of privately owned businesses in the Charlotte, NC area. From its midtown Charlotte office, it will offer guidance to customers from experienced loan officers, in addition to start-up capital and other financial products and services. Find Bank of Commerce (Proposed) online at www.bankofcommercenc.com.

Hoover ink PR is a Huntersville-based communications firm that develops and delivers bottom line messages for businesses serious about their success like Brent Dees Financial Planning, Carolinas AGC, The Bray Law Firm, New World Mortgage, Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas and Ty Boyd Executive Learning Systems. Find Hoover Ink on the web at www.hoover-ink.com.



For more information contact:   Harry Hoover    harry@hoover-ink.com    704-953-3406