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Office: (817) 531-5810

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VERNON BRYANT OF SOUTHWEST BANK TO BE HONORED AS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Business Hall of Fame Inductee Vernon Bryant Discusses the Economy

Texas Wesleyan University Presents the Chairman and CEO of Southwest Bank and Fort Worth’s Executive of the Year. Bryant leads Tarrant County’s largest locally owned independent commercial bank and will be honored at the 40th annual Business Hall of Fame dinner on October 27. Don’t miss his unique perspective of current economic conditions, based on his nearly 30 years of experience in the banking community.

From downtown, take 287-South to E. Rosedale. Stay on E. Rosedale 1 mile to Wesleyan Street. Martin Hall is on the corner—turn left on Wesleyan for parking. Free to the public.

     Tuesday, Oct. 20

     9:30 a.m.

     Nicholas Martin Hall

     Texas Wesleyan University

     1309 Wesleyan St.

     Fort Worth, TX 76105

Bryant to Be Honored at 40th Annual Business Hall of Fame Dinner

Bryant will be honored as Fort Worth’s 2009 business executive of the year Tuesday, Oct. 27. Tickets to the reception and dinner at the Fort Worth Club are $250 for individuals and $2,500 for tables of ten. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Texas Wesleyan University’s Office of the President at 817-531-4401.

The Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame is sponsored by Texas Wesleyan University, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Worth Business Press. Proceeds from the event benefit Wesleyan business students by providing funds for the Thomas H. Law Scholarship.

     Tuesday, Oct. 27

     6 p.m.

     The Fort Worth Club

     306 W. Seventh St.

     Fort Worth, TX 76102

     817-336-7211 (Fort Worth Club) or 817-531-4401 (Texas Wesleyan University)