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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.5

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

         THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") is made and entered into as of
this 17th day of August, 2005, by and between PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK, an
Oregon banking corporation (the "BANK") and MICHAEL GABERMAN ("EXECUTIVE"). This
Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date determined pursuant to the
Plan and Agreement of Merger dated as of the date hereof among Pacific
Continental Corporation (the "COMPANY"), the Bank, NWB Financial Corporation and
Northwest Business Bank (the "MERGER AGREEMENT"). If the Merger Agreement is
terminated for any reason, this Agreement will be null and void and of no
effect.

                                    RECITALS

   A. Executive is employed by Northwest Business Bank in a senior executive
management capacity, presently holding the position of Senior Vice President and
Manager of Commercial Lending.

   B. The Bank desires to employ Executive, and Executive wishes to accept such
employment, from and after the Effective Date pursuant to the terms set forth in
this Agreement.

                                    AGREEMENT

1)       DEFINITIONS.

         a)    Cause. "CAUSE" means any one or more of the following:

               i.   Removal or discharge of Executive pursuant to order of any
                    federal banking authority;

               ii.  Executive perpetrates fraud, material dishonesty, or other
                    act of material misconduct in the rendering of services to
                    the Company or the Bank or to customers of the Company or
                    the Bank, or if Executive engages in conduct which, in the
                    opinion of the Board of Directors, materially interferes
                    with the performance of Executive's duties or harms the
                    reputation of the Company or the Bank by reason of the
                    adverse reaction of the community to such conduct;

               iii. Executive conceals from, or knowingly fails to disclose to,
                    any federal banking regulatory authority or the Board of
                    Directors any material matters affecting the viability of
                    the Company or the Bank; or

               iv.  Executive fails (or refuses) to faithfully or diligently
                    perform any of the usual and customary duties of his
                    employment and either fails to remedy the lapse or formulate
                    a plan for its correction with the Company or the Bank (if
                    such failure is not susceptible to immediate correction)
                    within

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            thirty (30) days after notice to Executive explaining in detail the
            allegations and recommended correction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be terminated without:

            (a) Ten days written notice setting forth Company's intention to
               terminate for Cause;

            (b) An opportunity for Executive to rebut termination for Cause
               within five business days after receiving notice; and

            (c) A final finding, in good faith, by the Board of Directors that
               Cause existed.

         b) Change in Control Agreement. "CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT" means the
            Change in Control/Salary Continuation Agreement dated as of the date
            hereof among the Company, the Bank and Executive.

         c) Compensation. "COMPENSATION" means Executive's current base
            compensation, together with the maximum potential bonus amount
            payable as set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement.

         d) Good Reason. "GOOD REASON" means only any one or more of the
            following:

            i.      Reduction of Executive's base salary or elimination of any
                    significant compensation or benefit plan benefiting
                    Executive, unless the reduction or elimination is generally
                    applicable to substantially all similarly situated employees
                    (or similarly situated employees of a successor or
                    controlling entity of the Company or the Bank) formerly
                    benefited;

            ii.     The assignment to Executive without his consent of any
                    authority or duties materially inconsistent with Executive's
                    position as of the date of the Effective Date of this
                    Agreement; or

            iii.    A relocation or transfer of Executive's principal place of
                    employment that would require Executive to commute on a
                    regular basis more than 30 miles each way from his present
                    place of employment.

         e) Trade Secret. "TRADE SECRET" means information, including a drawing,
            cost data, customer list, formula, pattern, compilation, program,
            device, method, technique or process that:

            i.      Derives independent economic value, actual or potential,
                    from not being generally known to the public or to other
                    persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure
                    or use; and

            ii.     Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the
                    circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

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         f) Other Terms. Other defined terms shall have the meaning specifically
            assigned to them elsewhere in this Agreement.

2) TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this employment agreement is one (1) year,
   commencing on the Effective Date (the "TERM").

3) EMPLOYMENT. The Bank will continue Executive's employment during the Term,
   and Executive accepts employment by the Bank on the terms and conditions set
   forth in this Agreement. Executive's title will be Senior Vice President,
   Relationship Banking Manager.

4) REPORTING AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE. Executive will report directly to the
   Bank's Director of Seattle Operations and will serve on the Bank's Planning
   Committee. Executive will be responsible for business development in the
   greater Seattle area and, in such capacity, will promote the Bank's products
   and services to both loan and deposit prospects primarily in community-based
   businesses, professional service groups and not-for-profit businesses.
   Executive's responsibilities will including managing the Bank's Relationship
   Banking Officers and Relationship Banking Assistants and such other duties
   that are consistent with his title and position.

5) COMMITMENT OF EXECUTIVE. Executive will use his best efforts to perform his
   duties and will devote full time and attention to these duties during working
   hours. Executive may engage in non-bank business activities with prior
   approval of the Bank's Board of Directors, which approval will not be
   unreasonably withheld.

6) SALARY. Executive will initially receive an annual base salary of $113,850,
   to be paid in accordance with the Bank's regular payroll schedule. The Bank's
   Compensation Committee will first review and adjust Executive's salary on
   August 16, 2006, and thereafter, in connection with its performance review on
   an annual basis, with the next regularly scheduled salary adjustment to be
   effective March 1, 2007. Extraordinary service may be recognized with
   unscheduled salary adjustments, but such adjustments are only made upon the
   recommendation of the Bank's CEO and at the discretion and with the approval
   of the Bank's Compensation Committee.

7) BONUS. Bonuses are determined annually by the Bank's Board of Directors, in
   accordance with the bonus plan currently in effect. Executive's maximum bonus
   potential will be 25% of current salary.

8) STOCK OPTIONS. On the Effective Date, Executive will receive an option to
   acquire 10,000 shares of Company common stock. Subsequent option grants will
   be discretionary and will be determined by the Bank's board of directors
   based on title and criteria applicable to all other the Bank employees. All
   options will have a five (5) year expiration period, and will vest in four
   equal installments (25% per year), with the first vesting occurring on the
   date of grant. The terms of the options shall be governed by the Company's
   current Stock Option Plan.

9) VACATION AND BENEFITS. Executive is eligible for five weeks of paid vacation
   per year. Generally, all paid vacation must be taken in the year accrued.
   Additional benefits

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   include health, life, disability and 401(k) retirement benefits as provided
   under the Bank's current plans (however, it is expected the Bank will
   continue the Bank's 401(k) plan through 2005), subject to annual revision.
   Medical and dental plans currently provide that the Bank pays 100% of the
   premiums for Executive and 50% of the premiums for Executive's dependents.
   The Bank will continue to pay current dues for the athletic club membership
   currently held by Executive, and the Bank will provide a monthly parking
   stipend covering 100% of Executive's parking. Consistent with Company
   policies, Company will reimburse Executive for business mileage and business
   cell phone.

10) TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PROVISIONS.

   a) Termination By Bank for Cause. If the Bank terminates Executive's
      employment for Cause before this Agreement terminates, the Bank will pay
      Executive the salary earned and expenses reimbursable under this Agreement
      incurred through the date of his termination. Executive will have no right
      to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination
      under this Section 10(a).

   b) Other Termination By Bank. If the Bank terminates Executive's employment
      without Cause before this Agreement terminates, or Executive terminates
      his employment for Good Reason, then the Bank will pay Executive a lump
      sum payment equal to the greater of (i) one-half (0.5 times) Executive's
      Compensation, or (ii) the Compensation to which Executive would have
      otherwise been entitled for the remainder of the Term.

   c) Death or Disability. This Agreement terminates (1) if Executive dies or
      (2) if Executive is unable to perform his duties and obligations under
      this Agreement for a period of 90 consecutive days as a result of a
      physical or mental disability arising at any time during the term of this
      Agreement, unless with reasonable accommodation Executive could continue
      to perform his duties under this Agreement and making these accommodations
      would not pose an undue hardship on the Bank. Disability shall be
      determined by the definition and procedure set forth in the Company
      disability insurance plan. If termination occurs under this Section 10(c),
      Executive or his estate will be entitled to receive all compensation and
      benefits earned and expenses reimbursable through the date Executive's
      employment terminated.

   d) Return of Bank Property. If and when Executive ceases, for any reason, to
      be employed by the Bank, Executive must return to the Bank all keys, pass
      cards, identification cards and any other property of the Bank or the
      Company. At the same time, Executive also must return to the Bank all
      materials relating to Trade Secrets of the Bank or the Company, whether in
      hard copy, electronic or other form. The obligations in this paragraph
      include the return of documents and other materials that may be in his
      desk at work, in his car, in place of residence, or in any other location
      under his control.

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   e) Limitation on Payment. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
      contrary, if the total of the payments to be received under this
      Agreement, together with any other payments or benefits received from the
      Company or the Bank (including under the Change in Control Agreement),
      will be an amount that would cause them to be a "parachute payment" within
      the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
      as amended (the "PARACHUTE PAYMENT AMOUNT"), then the sum of the payments
      to Executive shall be reduced so that the total amount thereof is $1 less
      than the Parachute Payment Amount.

11) NONCOMPETITION. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement,
    Executive will not become involved with a Competing Business or serve,
    directly or indirectly, a Competing Business in any manner, including,
    without limitation, as a shareholder, member, partner, director, officer,
    manager, investor, organizer, "founder," employee, consultant, or agent;
    provided, however, that Executive may acquire and passively own an interest
    not exceeding 2% of the total equity interest in a Competing Business. For
    purposes of this Agreement, the term "COMPETING BUSINESS" means any
    financial service institutions, including without limitation banks,
    insurance companies, leasing companies, mortgage companies, and brokerage
    firms that engage in business within King County, Washington and such other
    markets in which the Bank or the Company may have offices at the time of
    separation. The provisions of this Section 11 will apply while Executive is
    employed by the Bank and for a period equal to the greater of (a) six (6)
    months after the date of separation or (b) if Executive receives a payment
    pursuant to Section 10(b)(ii) of this Agreement, then for the remainder of
    the Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive is entitled to a
    payment under Section 10(b)(ii), Executive may forego such payment and be
    released from this noncompetition restriction.

12) NONSOLICITATION. During the term of the noncompetition provision set forth
    in Section 11, Executive will not, directly or indirectly, persuade or
    entice, or attempt to persuade or entice (i) any employee of the Bank or the
    Company to terminate his/her employment with the Bank or the Company, or
    (ii) any person or entity to terminate, cancel, rescind or revoke its
    business or contractual relationships with the Bank or the Company.

13) CONFIDENTIALITY. Executive will not, after the date this Agreement is
    signed, including during and after its term, use for his own purposes or
    disclose to any other person or entity any Trade Secret of the Bank or the
    Company.

14) ENFORCEMENT.

   a) Executive and the Bank stipulate that, in light of all of the facts and
      circumstances of the relationship between Executive and the Bank, the
      agreements referred to in Sections 11, 12 and 13 (including without
      limitation their scope) are fair and reasonably necessary for the
      protection of the Bank's goodwill and other protectable interests. If a
      court of competent jurisdiction should decline to enforce any of those
      covenants and agreements, Executive and the Bank request the court to
      reform these provisions to the maximum extent that the court finds
      enforceable.

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      Executive acknowledges that the Bank will suffer immediate and irreparable
      harm that will not be compensable by damages alone, if Executive
      repudiates or breaches any of the provisions of Sections 11, 12 or 13 or
      threatens or attempts to do so. For this reason, under these
      circumstances, the Bank, in addition to and without limitation of any
      other rights, remedies or damages available to them at law or in equity,
      will be entitled to obtain temporary, preliminary, and permanent
      injunctions in order to prevent or restrain the breach, and the Bank will
      not be required to post a bond as a condition for the granting of this
      relief.

15) ARBITRATION. Except for as set forth in Section 14 of this Agreement, at
    either the Bank's or Executive's request, the parties must submit any
    dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with, or
    relating to, this Agreement or any breach or alleged breach of this
    Agreement, to arbitration under the American Arbitration Association's rules
    then in effect (or under any other form of arbitration mutually acceptable
    to the parties). A single arbitrator agreed on by the parties will conduct
    the arbitration. If the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator, each
    party must select one arbitrator and those two arbitrators will select a
    third arbitrator. This third arbitrator will hear the dispute. The
    arbitrator's decision is final (except as otherwise specifically provided by
    law) and binds the parties, and either party may request any court having
    jurisdiction to enter a judgment and to enforce the arbitrator's decision.
    The arbitrator will provide the parties with a written decision naming the
    substantially prevailing party in the action. This prevailing party is
    entitled to reimbursement from the other party for its costs and expenses,
    including reasonable attorneys' fees. All proceedings will be held at a
    place designated by the arbitrator in King County, Washington. The
    arbitrator, in rendering a decision as to any state law claims, will apply
    Washington law.

16) WITHHOLDING. All payments required to be made by the Bank hereunder to
    Executive shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any,
    relating to tax and other payroll deductions as the Bank may reasonably
    determine should be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

17) MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

   a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and
      agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes
      all prior agreements, correspondence, representations, or understandings
      between the parties relating to its subject matter. Notwithstanding the
      preceding sentence, the terms of this Agreement are separate from and do
      not supercede the terms of the Change in Control Agreement (except as set
      forth in Section 10(e) of this Agreement).

   b) Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding and enforceable against,
      and will inure to the benefit of, the heirs, legal representatives,
      successors and assigns of the Bank and Executive.

   c) Waiver. Any waiver by a party of its rights under this Agreement must be
      written and signed by the party waiving its rights. A party's waiver of
      the other party's

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      breach of any provision of this Agreement will not operate as a waiver of
      any other breach by the breaching party.

   d) Amendment. This Agreement may be modified only through a written
      instrument signed by both parties.

   e) Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. The
      invalidity of any provision will not affect the validity of other
      provisions of this Agreement.

   f) Counsel Review. Executive acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to
      consult with independent counsel with respect to the negotiation,
      preparation, and execution of this Agreement.

   g) Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and construed
      in accordance with Washington law, except to the extent that federal law
      may govern certain matters. The parties must bring any legal proceeding
      arising out of this Agreement in King County, Washington.

   h) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
      each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which taken together
      will constitute one and the same document.

   i) Assignability. The Bank may assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder
      in whole, but not in part, to any corporation, bank or other entity with
      or into which the Bank may hereafter merge or consolidate or to which the
      Bank may transfer all or substantially all of its assets, if in any such
      case said corporation, bank or other entity shall by operation of law or
      expressly in writing assume all obligations of the Bank hereunder as fully
      as if it had been originally made a party hereto, but may not otherwise
      assign this Agreement or its rights hereunder. Executive may not assign or
      transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder.

                      [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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This Employment Agreement is effective as of the date first set forth above.

                                                PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK

                                                By     /s/ Hal Brown
                                                   -----------------------------

                                                Its    CEO
                                                    ----------------------------

                                                EXECUTIVE:

                                                       /s/ Michael Gaberman
                                                --------------------------------
                                                Michael Gaberman

Agreed to and ratified as of the date first set forth above.

                                                PACIFIC CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

                                                By     /s/ Hal Brown
                                                   -----------------------------

                                                Its    CEO
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.6

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

        THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") is made and entered into as of
this 17th day of August, 2005, by and between PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK, an
Oregon banking corporation (the "BANK") and FRED HOLUBIK ("EXECUTIVE"). This
Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date determined pursuant to the
Plan and Agreement of Merger dated as of the date hereof among Pacific
Continental Corporation (the "COMPANY"), the Bank, NWB Financial Corporation and
Northwest Business Bank (the "MERGER AGREEMENT"). If the Merger Agreement is
terminated for any reason, this Agreement will be null and void and of no
effect.

                                    RECITALS

        A.      Executive is employed by Northwest Business Bank in an executive
management capacity, presently holding the position of Executive Vice President
and Chief Credit Officer of Northwest Business Bank.

        B.      The Bank desires to employ Executive, and Executive wishes to
accept such employment, from and after the Effective Date pursuant to the terms
set forth in this Agreement.

                                    AGREEMENT

1)      DEFINITIONS.

        a)      Cause.  "CAUSE" means any one or more of the following:

                i.      Removal or discharge of Executive pursuant to order of
                        any federal banking authority;

                ii.     Executive perpetrates fraud, material dishonesty, or
                        other act of material misconduct in the rendering of
                        services to the Company or the Bank or to customers
                        of the Company or the Bank, or if Executive engages
                        in conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of
                        Directors, materially interferes with the performance
                        of Executive's duties or harms the reputation of the
                        Company or the Bank by reason of the adverse reaction
                        of the community to such conduct;

                iii.    Executive conceals from, or knowingly fails to disclose
                        to, any federal banking regulatory authority or the
                        Board of Directors any material matters affecting the
                        viability of the Company or the Bank; or

                iv.     Executive fails (or refuses) to faithfully or
                        diligently perform any of the usual and customary
                        duties of his employment and either fails to remedy
                        the lapse or formulate a plan for its correction with
                        the Company or the Bank (if such failure is not
                        susceptible to immediate correction) within

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                        thirty (30) days after notice to Executive explaining in
                        detail the allegations and recommended correction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be terminated without:

                        (a)     Ten days written notice setting forth Company's
                                intention to terminate for Cause;

                        (b)     An opportunity for Executive to rebut
                                termination for Cause within five business days
                                after receiving notice; and

                        (c)     A final finding, in good faith, by the Board of
                                Directors that Cause existed.

        b)      Change in Control Agreement.  "CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT"
                means the Change in Control/Salary Continuation Agreement dated
                as of the date hereof among the Company, the Bank and Executive.

        c)      Compensation. "COMPENSATION" means Executive's current base
                compensation, together with the maximum potential bonus amount
                payable as set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement.

        d)      Good Reason.  "GOOD REASON" means only any one or more of the
                following:

                i.      Reduction of Executive's base salary or elimination
                        of any significant compensation or benefit plan
                        benefiting Executive, unless the reduction or
                        elimination is generally applicable to substantially
                        all similarly situated employees (or similarly
                        situated employees of a successor or controlling
                        entity of the Company or the Bank) formerly
                        benefited;

                ii.     The assignment to Executive without his consent of any
                        authority or duties materially inconsistent with
                        Executive's position as of the date of the Effective
                        Date of this Agreement; or

                iii.    A relocation or transfer of Executive's principal
                        place of employment that would require Executive to
                        commute on a regular basis more than 30 miles each
                        way from his present place of employment.

        e)      Trade Secret.  "TRADE SECRET" means information, including a
                drawing, cost data, customer list, formula, pattern,
                compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that:

                i.      Derives independent economic value, actual or potential,
                        from not being generally known to the public or to other
                        persons who can obtain economic value from its
                        disclosure or use; and

                ii.     Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the
                        circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

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        f)      Other Terms.  Other defined terms shall have the meaning
                specifically assigned to them elsewhere in this Agreement.

2)      TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this employment agreement is one (1)
        year, commencing on the Effective Date (the "TERM").

3)      EMPLOYMENT. The Bank will continue Executive's employment during the
        Term, and Executive accepts employment by the Bank on the terms and
        conditions set forth in this Agreement. Executive's title will be
        Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader.

4)      REPORTING AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE. Executive will report directly to
        the Bank's Director of Seattle Operations and will serve on the Bank's
        Planning Committee. Executive will be responsible for managing the
        Bank's Commercial Banking Officers and Commercial Banking Assistants in
        the Seattle market. In that capacity, Executive will monitor and
        evaluate team members' loan and deposit pipelines and maintain an
        appropriate personal portfolio himself. Executive will undertake such
        other duties that are consistent with his title and position.

5)      COMMITMENT OF EXECUTIVE. Executive will use his best efforts to perform
        his duties and will devote full time and attention to these duties
        during working hours. Executive may engage in non-bank business
        activities with prior approval of the Bank's Board of Directors, which
        approval will not be unreasonably withheld.

6)      SALARY. Executive will initially receive an annual base salary of
        $143,595, to be paid in accordance with the Bank's regular payroll
        schedule. The Bank's Compensation Committee will first review and
        adjust Executive's salary on August 16, 2006, and thereafter, in
        connection with its performance review on an annual basis, with the
        next regularly scheduled salary adjustment to be effective March 1,
        2007. Extraordinary service may be recognized with unscheduled salary
        adjustments, but such adjustments are only made upon the recommendation
        of the Bank's CEO and at the discretion and with the approval of the
        Bank's Compensation Committee.

7)      BONUS. Bonuses are determined annually by the Bank's Board of
        Directors, in accordance with the bonus plan currently in effect.
        Executive's maximum bonus potential will be 30% of current salary.

8)      STOCK OPTIONS. On the Effective Date, Executive will receive an option
        to acquire 10,000 shares of Company common stock. Subsequent option
        grants will be discretionary and will be determined by the Bank's board
        of directors based on title and criteria applicable to all other the
        Bank employees. All options will have a five (5) year expiration
        period, and will vest in four equal installments (25% per year), with
        the first vesting occurring on the first anniversary of the date of
        grant. The terms of the options shall be governed by the Company's
        current Stock Option Plan.

9)      VACATION AND BENEFITS. Executive is eligible for five weeks of paid
        vacation per year. Generally, all paid vacation must be taken in the
        year accrued. Additional benefits include health, life, disability and
        401(k) retirement benefits as provided under the

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        Bank's current plans (however, it is expected the Bank will continue
        the Bank's 401(k) plan through 2005), subject to annual revision.
        Medical and dental plans currently provide that the Bank pays 100% of
        the premiums for Executive and 50% of the premiums for Executive's
        dependents. The Bank will continue to pay current dues for the athletic
        club membership currently held by Executive, and the Bank will provide a
        monthly parking stipend covering 100% of Executive's parking. Consistent
        with Company policies, Company will reimburse Executive for business
        mileage and business cell phone.

10)     TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PROVISIONS.

        a)      Termination By Bank for Cause. If the Bank terminates
                Executive's employment for Cause before this Agreement
                terminates, the Bank will pay Executive the salary earned and
                expenses reimbursable under this Agreement incurred through
                the date of his termination. Executive will have no right to
                receive compensation or other benefits for any period after
                termination under this Section 10(a).

        b)      Other Termination By Bank. If the Bank terminates Executive's
                employment without Cause before this Agreement terminates, or
                Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason, then the
                Bank will pay Executive a lump sum payment equal to the
                greater of (i) one-half (0.5 times) Executive's Compensation,
                or (ii) the Compensation to which Executive would have
                otherwise been entitled for the remainder of the Term.

        c)      Death or Disability. This Agreement terminates (1) if Executive
                dies or (2) if Executive is unable to perform his duties and
                obligations under this Agreement for a period of 90 consecutive
                days as a result of a physical or mental disability arising at
                any time during the term of this Agreement, unless
                with reasonable accommodation Executive could continue to
                perform his duties under this Agreement and making these
                accommodations would not pose an undue hardship on the Bank.
                Disability shall be determined by the definition and procedure
                set forth in the Company disability insurance plan. If
                termination occurs under this Section 10(c), Executive or his
                estate will be entitled to receive all compensation and benefits
                earned and expenses reimbursable through the date Executive's
                employment terminated.

        d)      Return of Bank Property. If and when Executive ceases, for any
                reason, to be employed by the Bank, Executive must return to the
                Bank all keys, pass cards, identification cards and any other
                property of the Bank or the Company. At the same time, Executive
                also must return to the Bank all materials relating to Trade
                Secrets of the Bank or the Company, whether in hard copy,
                electronic or other form. The obligations in this paragraph
                include the return of documents and other materials that may be
                in his desk at work, in his car, in place of residence, or in
                any other location under his control.

        e)      Limitation on Payment. Notwithstanding anything in this
                Agreement to the contrary, if the total of the payments to be
                received under this Agreement,

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                together with any other payments or benefits received from the
                Company or the Bank (including under the Change in Control
                Agreement), will be an amount that would cause them to be a
                "parachute payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2)(A)
                of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "PARACHUTE
                PAYMENT AMOUNT"), then the sum of the payments to Executive
                shall be reduced so that the total amount thereof is $1 less
                than the Parachute Payment Amount.

11)     NONCOMPETITION. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
        Agreement, Executive will not become involved with a Competing Business
        or serve, directly or indirectly, a Competing Business in any manner,
        including, without limitation, as a shareholder, member, partner,
        director, officer, manager, investor, organizer, "founder," employee,
        consultant, or agent; provided, however, that Executive may acquire and
        passively own an interest not exceeding 2% of the total equity interest
        in a Competing Business. For purposes of this Agreement, the term
        "COMPETING BUSINESS" means any financial service institutions, including
        without limitation banks, insurance companies, leasing companies,
        mortgage companies, and brokerage firms that engage in business within
        King County, Washington and such other markets in which the Bank or the
        Company may have offices at the time of separation. The provisions of
        this Section 11 will apply while Executive is employed by the Bank and
        for a period equal to the greater of (a) six (6) months after the date
        of separation or (b) if Executive receives a payment pursuant to Section
        10(b)(ii) of this Agreement, then for the remainder of the Term.
        Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive is entitled to a payment
        under Section 10(b)(ii), Executive may forego such payment and be
        released from this noncompetition restriction.

12)     NONSOLICITATION. During the term of the noncompetition provision set
        forth in Section 11, Executive will not, directly or indirectly,
        persuade or entice, or attempt to persuade or entice (i) any employee of
        the Bank or the Company to terminate his/her employment with the Bank or
        the Company, or (ii) any person or entity to terminate, cancel, rescind
        or revoke its business or contractual relationships with the Bank or the
        Company.

13)     CONFIDENTIALITY. Executive will not, after the date this Agreement is
        signed, including during and after its term, use for his own purposes
        or disclose to any other person or entity any Trade Secret of the Bank
        or the Company.

14)     ENFORCEMENT.

        a)      Executive and the Bank stipulate that, in light of all of the
                facts and circumstances of the relationship between Executive
                and the Bank, the agreements referred to in Sections 11, 12 and
                13 (including without limitation their scope) are fair and
                reasonably necessary for the protection of the Bank's goodwill
                and other protectable interests. If a court of competent
                jurisdiction should decline to enforce any of those covenants
                and agreements, Executive and the Bank request the court to
                reform these provisions to the maximum extent that the court
                finds enforceable.

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                Executive acknowledges that the Bank will suffer immediate and
                irreparable harm that will not be compensable by damages alone,
                if Executive repudiates or breaches any of the provisions of
                Sections 11, 12 or 13 or threatens or attempts to do so. For
                this reason, under these circumstances, the Bank, in addition to
                and without limitation of any other rights, remedies or damages
                available to them at law or in equity, will be entitled to
                obtain temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctions in
                order to prevent or restrain the breach, and the Bank will not
                be required to post a bond as a condition for the granting of
                this relief.

15)     ARBITRATION. Except for as set forth in Section 14 of this Agreement,
        at either the Bank's or Executive's request, the parties must submit any
        dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with, or
        relating to, this Agreement or any breach or alleged breach of this
        Agreement, to arbitration under the American Arbitration Association's
        rules then in effect (or under any other form of arbitration mutually
        acceptable to the parties). A single arbitrator agreed on by the parties
        will conduct the arbitration. If the parties cannot agree on a single
        arbitrator, each party must select one arbitrator and those two
        arbitrators will select a third arbitrator. This third arbitrator will
        hear the dispute. The arbitrator's decision is final (except as
        otherwise specifically provided by law) and binds the parties, and
        either party may request any court having jurisdiction to enter a
        judgment and to enforce the arbitrator's decision. The arbitrator will
        provide the parties with a written decision naming the substantially
        prevailing party in the action. This prevailing party is entitled to
        reimbursement from the other party for its costs and expenses, including
        reasonable attorneys' fees. All proceedings will be held at a place
        designated by the arbitrator in King County, Washington. The arbitrator,
        in rendering a decision as to any state law claims, will apply
        Washington law.

16)     WITHHOLDING. All payments required to be made by the Bank hereunder to
        Executive shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any,
        relating to tax and other payroll deductions as the Bank may reasonably
        determine should be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or
        regulation.

17)     MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

        a)      Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
                understanding and agreement between the parties concerning its
                subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements,
                correspondence, representations, or understandings between the
                parties relating to its subject matter. Notwithstanding the
                preceding sentence, the terms of this Agreement are separate
                from and do not supercede the terms of the Change in Control
                Agreement (except as set forth in Section 10(e) of this
                Agreement) or the Severance Agreement among NWB Financial
                Corporation, Northwest Business Bank and Executive, dated as of
                January 1, 2005.

        b)      Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding and enforceable
                against, and will inure to the benefit of, the heirs, legal
                representatives, successors and assigns of the Bank and
                Executive.

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        c)      Waiver. Any waiver by a party of its rights under this
                Agreement must be written and signed by the party waiving its
                rights. A party's waiver of the other party's breach of any
                provision of this Agreement will not operate as a waiver of any
                other breach by the breaching party.

        d)      Amendment.  This Agreement may be modified only through a
                written instrument signed by both parties.

        e)      Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable.
                The invalidity of any provision will not affect the validity of
                other provisions of this Agreement.

        f)      Counsel Review. Executive acknowledges that he has had the
                opportunity to consult with independent counsel with respect to
                the negotiation, preparation, and execution of this Agreement.

        g)      Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and
                construed in accordance with Washington law, except to the
                extent that federal law may govern certain matters. The parties
                must bring any legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement in
                King County, Washington.

        h)      Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
                counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but
                all of which taken together will constitute one and the same
                document.

        i)      Assignability. The Bank may assign this Agreement and its rights
                hereunder in whole, but not in part, to any corporation, bank or
                other entity with or into which the Bank may hereafter merge or
                consolidate or to which the Bank may transfer all or
                substantially all of its assets, if in any such case said
                corporation, bank or other entity shall by operation of law or
                expressly in writing assume all obligations of the Bank
                hereunder as fully as if it had been originally made a party
                hereto, but may not otherwise assign this Agreement or its
                rights hereunder. Executive may not assign or transfer this
                Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder.

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This Employment Agreement is effective as of the date first set forth above.

                                        PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK

                                        By     /s/ Hal Brown
                                           -------------------------------------

                                        Its    CEO
                                           -------------------------------------

                                        EXECUTIVE:

                                             /s/ Fred Holubik
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                        Fred Holubik

Agreed to and ratified as of the date first set forth above.

                                        PACIFIC CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

                                        By   /s/ Hal Brown
                                           -------------------------------------

                                        Its      CEO
                                           -------------------------------------

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