CBAI (Illinois) Selects Profit Technologies as Preferred Revenue Enhancement Provider.

DAVIDSON, N.C. -- The Community Bankers Association of Illinois has joined with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in selecting Profit Technologies as its Preferred Provider for Revenue Enhancement services. These services incorporate a Total Institution Financial Review that is

"The Community Bankers Association of Illinois strives to provide its members with the tools necessary to remain competitive in today's banking industry. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with our newest preferred service provider, Profit Technologies," said Michael W. Kelley, president, Community BankService Corporation, Inc. (a CBAI member corporation).

Over the past 30 years, Profit Technologies has developed unparalleled expertise in discovering profits hidden in processes, pricing and system and transaction flows. This expertise, which is superior to any other revenue enhancement firm, is embodied in Profit Technologies' Value Creation Strategies(TM). These strategies provide the baseline for profitability reviews, in conjunction with custom applications and strategy development based on each client's strategic and profitability objectives.

"We are proud to add Community Bankers of Illinois to the growing list of community banking organizations that choose Profit Technologies for revenue enhancement," said Cliff McKee, executive managing director at Profit Technologies. "We look forward to deepening our relationship with the member banks of CBAI (Illinois) as we help them grow stronger in the midst of the highly competitive banking industry."

About CBAI

The Community Bankers Association of Illinois was founded in 1974 and has grown into a full-service association for today's community bankers. CBAI proudly represents more than 500 Illinois financial institutions and 130 associate members. The Association creates money-saving opportunities for its members and provides first-class educational seminars and schools. Moreover, CBAI professionally lobbies for the Illinois community banker. For more information visit www.cbai.com.

About Profit Technologies

Profit Technologies is an international earnings enhancement firm providing specialized profitability and performance improvement solutions to enterprises worldwide. Since its inception in 1973, Profit Technologies has successfully performed over 700 engagements, producing over $12 billion in enhanced revenue and cost reduction benefits for its clients. For more information visit www.profit-tech.com.