ST. JOHN'S, June 15, 2012 /CNW/ - To celebrate 100 years of CIBC serving the St. John's area, branch staff will be hosting a community open house and invites the public.

"For 100 years CIBC has been helping clients meet their financial needs and achieve what matters to them," said Terry Gardiner, Market Vice-President, Retail and Business Banking, Atlantic Canada, CIBC. "We are proud to celebrate the many relationships we've forged over the years in this community with our clients as we look forward to serving St. John's for many more years to come. Today, we mark a branch milestone by celebrating an organization that is giving back by providing critical services to individuals within this community."

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, and has offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.