BUSINESS MEMO: BANK RECOGNITION

The Bank of Missouri has received a "Blue Ribbon Bank" commendation from Veribanc, Inc., an independent research firm which specializes in evaluating federally-insured financial institutions in the U.S on earnings, assets, management, and capital strength.

"The honor of being recognized as one of the safest banks in the country is very rewarding," said R. David Crader, president and chief executive officer of the Bank of Missouri, which has two locations in Perryville and one at Cape Girardeau, 1622 N. Kingshighway.