Simple gauge used to check banks' vital signs Apr 16, 2009
3 percent Columbia Bancorp, The Dalles: 102. 45 percent Pacific Continental Corp., Eugene: 7. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Banks lead Oregon stocks' problems Apr 1, 2009
9 percent,) Columbia Bancorp of The Dalles (down 57. 4 percent,) Cowlitz Bancorp of Longview, Wash. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Columbia River Bank Adopts FDIC Corrective Program Feb 13, 2009
Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On February 9, 2009 Columbia River Bank (the "Bank"), a wholly owned subsidiary of bank holding company Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ) ("Columbia"), entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and the Oregon Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, its principal federal banking regulators, which requires the Bank to take certain measures to improve its safety and soundness, including, among other things, a requirement to... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Pre-Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings Guidance Jan 10, 2008
THE DALLES, Oregon, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank. Roger Christensen, Columbia Bancorp President and CEO announced, "Given the volatility in the banking sector in combination with recent news from northwest banks, we believe it is potentially helpful to our investors that we release early earnings guidance, and we are proud to announce that we will exceed analysts' published expectations for our fourth... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Appoints Long-Time Executive James McCall as Interim Chief Credit Officer Dec 25, 2007
Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roger Christensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, headquartered in The Dalles, Oregon, announced James McCall has assumed the role of Chief Credit Officer on an interim basis ... "His knowledge and experience are a real credit to this organization." ABOUT COLUMBIA BANCORP Columbia Bancorp () is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, which operates 22... (PR Newswire)
Columbia River Bank Hires Chief Operating Officer Oct 4, 2007
Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roger Christensen, President and Chief Executive Officer for Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, announced today that Brian L. Devereux has been hired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the bank ... ABOUT COLUMBIA BANCORP Columbia Bancorp () is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, which is marking its 30th anniversary in business this year ... FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Advances Two Senior Employees Sep 25, 2007
Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roger Christensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Bancorp, financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, headquartered in The Dalles, Oregon, has announced the promotion of two senior bank employees. Greg Spear, Chief Financial Officer of Columbia Bancorp and Columbia River Bank (collectively "the company"), will have the new officer title of Vice-Chair of the holding company and drop the title of Chief Administrative Officer; Staci... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp to Present at the Howe Barnes Hoefer Arnett 12th Annual Bank Conference Aug 3, 2007
Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ) today announced plans to participate in the Howe Barnes Hoefer t 12th Annual Bank Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 13th and 14th ... ABOUT COLUMBIA BANCORP Columbia Bancorp () is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, which operates 21 branches located in The Dalles (2), Hood River, Bend (3), Madras, Redmond (2), Pendleton, Hermiston, McMinnville, Lake Oswego, Canby, and Newberg, Oregon, and in... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Reports Stabilization of Net Interest Margin in Second Quarter; Total Assets Continue to Grow Jul 25, 2007
July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, reported second quarter total assets of $1 ... Our expansion into the Vancouver, Washington market continues, and we expect to have a fully- operational branch there by the end of 2007," he added. EARNINGS TELECONFERENCE AND WEBCAST Columbia will conduct a Teleconference and Webcast on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at 12:00 noon Pacific Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) when management,... (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Jul 3, 2007
July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ) Board of Directors has approved a ... ABOUT COLUMBIA BANCORP Columbia Bancorp () is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, which operates 21 branches located in The Dalles (2), Hood River, Bend (3), Madras, Redmond (2), Pendleton, Hermiston, McMinnville, Canby, Lake Oswego and Newberg, Oregon, and in Goldendale, White Salmon, Sunnyside, Yakima, Pasco and Richland, Washington ... SOURCE Columbia Bancorp. (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Announces Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast Jul 3, 2007
July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, will hold its second quarter conference call and live webcast on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 ... The live webcast can also be heard by going to Columbia Bancorp's Web site, and selecting Presentations/Webcast under Investor Relations ... A text version of the webcast will be archived on Columbia Bancorp's web site. (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Recognizes $2.1 Million Loan Charge-Off; Resolving a Relationship With a Single Borrower May 8, 2007
Columbia Bancorp Recognizes $2 ... Columbia Bancorp Recognizes $2 ... May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, announced today it plans to recognize a charge-off of $2. (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Reports First Quarter ROE of 15.06% With 16% Annualized Loan Growth Apr 25, 2007
Columbia Bancorp Reports First Quarter ROE of 15 ... Columbia Bancorp Reports First Quarter ROE of 15 ... April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, announced today first quarter earnings and an overview of our long-term expansion into some of the fastest growing markets in the Northwest. (PR Newswire)
Columbia Bancorp Issues First Quarter 2007 Financial Guidance Apr 6, 2007
April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, issued guidance today estimating that its first quarter 2007 diluted earnings is expected to be $0 ... Although Columbia Bancorp's net interest margin has generally been above average among our peer group in the past, management expects margin compression will continue, resulting in earnings performance more in line with industry peers ... "We remain committed to our strategic... (PR Newswire)
Business briefs Feb 21, 2007
The other Oregon institutions are West Coast Bancorp, Pacific Continental Corporation, West Coast Bancorp and Columbia Bancorp. Advertisement. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Columbia Bancorp ponders move to Washington Jan 27, 2007
the company is "giving serious consideration to moving Columbia Bancorp's headquarters to Vancouver" to capitalize on the company's future growth and expansion in Washington. Columbia Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBBO) operates Columbia River Bank branches in the Washington cities of Goldendale, White Salmon, Sunnyside, Yakima, Pasco and Richland. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Columbia Bancorp Closes Record Year in 2006 Jan 25, 2007
Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, continued its steady growth and closed 2006 as its strongest year on record with more than $1 ... 00% "2006 was a strong year for Columbia Bancorp," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Christensen ... "We met our growth objectives for the year, and we're using that momentum to further expand the bank's brand and reach. In addition, we continue to work towards... (PR Newswire)
Christine Herb Named Chief Information Officer for Columbia River Bank Jan 3, 2007
Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roger Christensen, President and CEO of Columbia Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank announced today that Christine Herb has been named to the new position of Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer for Columbia River Bank ... ABOUT COLUMBIA BANCORP Columbia Bancorp ) is the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, which operates 20 branches located in The Dalles (2), Hood River, Bend (3), Madras,... (PR Newswire)
