Madison, Wis. – September 3, 2008 – Forward Community Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanne Myers, Chief Financial Officer of Community Business Bank, to its Board of Directors.

Myers has extensive banking experience through positions at Cramer Financial Group, Valley Bank and Community Banks, Inc. She served on the Board of Directors for the Madison Symphony and as trustee for the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the Madison Art Center Endowment Fund and the Madison Civic Music Foundation.

About Forward Community Investments:
Forward Community Investments expands the financial capacity of Wisconsin nonprofits through low-cost flexible financing and technical assistance.

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