SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- First Business Bank
(OTC Bulletin Board: FBBN) has announced that John Brackett has been hired as
Vice President, Business Banking, responsible for business and strategic
development for the bank. He will be located at First Business Bank's
corporate headquarters in Del Mar Heights.

Brackett has worked in the banking industry in San Diego for the last
decade, and has held positions with Wells Fargo Bank and The Mony Group.

Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Business
Bank, said, "John is a highly qualified banker with over 10 years of banking
and financial experience. His expertise in business banking greatly
strengthens the business development team at First Business Bank."

Brackett is a graduate of San Diego State University and attended Pacific
Coast Banking School for graduate studies.

First Business Bank is exclusively focused on serving the special needs of
professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2001,
First Business Bank is dedicated to providing business professionals with
simple, fast and effective solutions. Experienced bankers deliver highly
tailored financial solutions while providing customers with educational and
networking opportunities. For more information, contact First Business Bank at
(858) 847-4780 or (858) 847-4781 (facsimile), 12265 El Camino Real, Suite 100,
San Diego, CA 92130, or visit the company's website at http://www.fbbank.com.

Media Inquiries: Rumpasri Chicharoen, First Business Bank 858-847-4780

                      Dan Peoples, Peoples & Company  858-552-1456

SOURCE First Business Bank

http://www.fbbank.com

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