ZIONS BANCORPORATION SELECTS THE EDCOMM GROUP TO DELIVER COMPLIANCE TRAINING (NEW YORK, NY) – September 16, 2005

Zions Bancorporation has chosen The Edcomm Group to deliver Focus on Compliance for its training needs, and the training needs of its affiliates: Vectra Bank, California Bank & Trust, The Commerce Bank of Washington, National Bank of Arizona, Nevada State Bank, and Zions Bank.

Focus on Compliance, a computer-based, distance learning program, can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches banking compliance using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Participants learn from their own perspective, with a curriculum customized to their position. The program includes a quick reference guide to all banking regulations, as well as a glossary of terms and a library of reference materials. For more information about programs like these, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www.bankersacademy.com.

Zions Bancorporation originated in 1955 as Keystone Insurance and Investment Co. Today, Zions has over 400 banking offices in eight western states and affiliates including California Bank and Trust, The Commerce Bank of Washington, National Bank of Arizona and Nevada State Bank.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of classroom instruction, print publication, video production, online documentation, interactive web systems and multimedia programs. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many industry specific off-the-shelf products that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is an 18-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results. The Edcomm Group (www.edcomm.com), (www.bankersacademy.com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact:

Linda Eagle
President, The Edcomm Group
1-888-4EDCOMM
linda.eagle@edcomm.com