Conference Calls Today: 12-1 P.M. EST

January 29, 2010 (FinancialWire) (Investrend Broadcast Syndicate) — Information for conference calls listed here can be accessed via the Conference Call Search Function at BestCalls (http://www.bestcalls.com) by referencing the company ticker symbol. Conference calls scheduled today at 12 to 1 p.m. include: Provident Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: PROV), Center Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CLFC), Washington Banking Company (NASDAQ: WBCO).

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