LEGACY BANKS SELECTS THE EDCOMM GROUP TO DELIVER BRANCH SECURITY COMPLIANCE TRAINING

(NEW YORK, NY) - October 25, 2006

Legacy Banks has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver Branch Security compliance training for its bank-wide training needs. Legacy also chose to implement Edcomm’s own LMS, Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance.

Branch Security Excellence a computer-based, distance learning program, can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches all aspects of branch safety and security using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Participants learn from their own perspective, with a curriculum customized to their position. Branch Security Excellence covers all areas of Branch Security including: Opening and Closing Procedures, Robbery Prevention and Procedures, Bomb Threats, Kidnappings, Fires and Medical Emergencies. Additionally, they’ll be prepared to deal with cons and frauds from customers, and to be on the lookout for internal fraud.

Learning Link®, Edcomm’s full-featured learning management system has an open architecture that builds on industry-standard SCORM and AICC compliance, but adds features and capabilities far beyond any competing products. Learning Link® maintains a complete record of every learning and administrative activity and offers a wide variety of customizable, real-time reports available both onscreen and in CSV formats for download and integration into any HR system. Learning Link’s servers have been issued a SAS-70 attesting to the quality of their security, business continuity and performance.

For more information about programs like this, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www.bankersacademy.com.

Dating back to 1835, Legacy Banks is a community bank that provides a full line of financial services to individuals and businesses mainly in Berkshire County and surrounding areas, including retail banking, commercial banking, consumer finance and investment management services. The mission of Legacy Bancorp, Inc., is to anticipate, understand and assist its customers in achieving their financial goals and dreams.


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 off-the-shelf courses such as Teller Training, Compliance Training and Systems Training specifically designed for banks, credit unions and money services businesses 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