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TEAM CAPITAL BANK BRANCH AT 4285 WEST TILGHMAN STREET IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA WINS 2009 SARA AWARD

ASBURY, NJ, NOVEMBER 5, 2009---- J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc. (JGPCO), one of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region’s most respected development and design/build organizations, announced that the Team Capital Bank office at 4285 West Tilghman Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania has been honored with a Special Recognition by the Pennsylvania Council of SARA (Society of American Registered Architects) at its 6th Annual Professional Design Awards Banquet. JGPCO and Cerminara Architect of Hillsborough, New Jersey were responsible for the design and construction of the 2,400 square foot office, which is one of six JGPCO has completed or has under construction for Team Capital Bank in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The 4285 West Tilghman Street project involved the complete renovation of an existing building at the location.  A key part of the project was the removal of a section of the former structure’s foundation, allowing for the addition of a drive-thru lane.  In addition, all the former walls were demolished, enabling the new structure to be built upon the existing foundation.

To reflect Team Capital Bank’s focus on providing a high level of personal service, the space was designed to be warm and inviting.  Design elements included such things as a main lobby with high ceilings and tall windows, creating a bright, open feel; stacked stone accents, warm colors and accent lighting that enhance the welcoming atmosphere; and the Bank’s signature curved soffit over the Personal Banking Officer stations, which  both increase the sense of privacy and help guide patrons through the space.

The 4285 West Tilghman Street office is the second Team Capital Bank retail branch designed and built by the JGPCO and Cerminara team to win an award.  In 2008, the 1901 Hamilton Street branch in Allentown was named a winner in the Independent Community Banker Architectural (ICBA) Showcase, one of only five projects selected from entries submitted by banks throughout the country.

About Team Capital Bank
Team Capital Bank, a community bank that delivers banking services to personal and business customers, has eight banking offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Doylestown and Newtown, Pennsylvania and Flemington, Somerville and Phillipsburg, New Jersey.  The Bank is expanding into its fifth region:  Essex County, New Jersey.  Each office is managed locally, staffed by banking professionals with significant industry experience, and has a regional Board of Directors.  One of the fastest growing banks in the country, Team Capital Bank is committed to delivering banking services that are Different and Better. Team Capital Bank received its charter from the Office of Thrift Supervision in 2005 and is FDIC insured.  Team Capital Bank is a member of the FDIC, an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Lender. www.teamcapitalbank.com

About Cerminara Architect
Cerminara Architect was founded in 1990 by owner and principal, Carmine Cerminara. Since then, the firm has experienced steady growth while establishing and maintaining a strong client base. Our philosophy has always been to provide an outstanding quality of service, focusing on and responding the unique needs of each individual client. Over the past 19 years, we have designed more than 5 million square feet of various building types, providing us with knowledge and experience that we can apply to each new project. We currently hold licensure in both NJ and PA. We are also certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards ((NCARB), allowing us to practice anywhere in the country. In the past we have done work in states as far as Massachusetts and Texas.  To learn more please visit our website at www.cerminaraarchitect.com   

About J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc.
J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc (“JGPCO”) is a privately-held developer/builder with more than 20 years experience in the design/build, development, re-development and acquisition of commercial, educational and healthcare-related properties. In addition, JGPCO is recognized as a leader in both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets with a client and tenant roster that includes Merrill Lynch, Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Express, Cryovac/Sealed Air, Gargiulo Produce, Westfield Medical Center, Flemington BMW and Schuetz Containers. JGPCO presently holds an investment portfolio of over 3 million square feet of prime industrial, retail and office space.  The firm is based in Asbury, New Jersey and also maintains offices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  For additional information on J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc., please visit our website at www.jgpetrucci.com.

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