SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK CHOOSES EDCOMM’S TELLER AND TELLERINSIGHT SYSTEM SIMULATION TRAINING

(NEW YORK, NY) – August 12, 2006

Seacoast National Bank has chosen The Edcomm Group to deliver Teller and TellerInsight System Simulation training for its bank-wide training initiative.

Edcomm’s Teller and Platform Training programs with System Simulation Training (SST) allow students to learn at their own pace in a non-threatening, simulated environment that looks and feels like the real TellerInsight system. By using Edcomm’s award-winning “Observe-Practice-Demonstrate” model, tellers and platform personnel are able to execute realistic transactions, and learn an assortment of tasks that are fundamental to fulfilling the requirements of today’s banking applications. The simulation program covers a series of real-world transactions including Check Cashing, Deposits, Teller Balancing, Account Opening and Customer Searches — ensuring that the teller and platform staff is fully prepared and up to speed for conversion, even before the system is fully ready to deploy.

Achieving Teller Excellence is a comprehensive eLearning training program that teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude that make tellers successful. The program teaches participants the tools necessary for careers in banking and provides them with both the skill and professionalism to excel.

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.

Since its original charter in 1926, Seacoast National Bank (formerly First National Bank and Trust of the Treasure Coast ) has succeeded through a clear vision, planned strategic growth and talented, professional employees. The operating subsidiary of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida, Seacoast National Bank is the second largest publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Florida, and today operates 41 offices.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of eLearning programs, classroom instruction, multimedia production and online and print based documentation. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many banking specific off-the-shelf products such as Teller Training and Compliance Training that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is a 19-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