CIBC Demonstrates Commitment to Canadian Businesses

New marketing campaign targeted at helping companies grow

TORONTO, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) - Aligned with National Small Business Week across Canada, CIBC this week introduced a new marketing campaign demonstrating CIBC's commitment to helping Canadian businesses grow.

The new campaign, in both English and French, features business owners talking about what they are looking for from their bank and demonstrates how CIBC delivers on clients' needs with flexible business solutions, dedicated expertise and timely advice.

"CIBC has made a significant investment in its Business Banking franchise based on a fundamental focus on client relationships along with industry leading product innovations such as the introduction of the CIBC Unlimited Business Operating Account," explained Jon Hountalas, CIBC's Executive Vice President of Business Banking. "This new campaign showcases how our leading advice capabilities support our clients' business needs."

CIBC is committed to providing Canadian companies with industry expertise, innovative ideas and strategic solutions designed to create, protect and realize shareholder value while helping them grow their businesses. "Our goal is to deliver outstanding service and advice while ensuring our clients' financial strategies are aligned with their business strategies," says Mr. Hountalas.

CIBC (CM:TSX: NYSE) 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.

For further information: Kevin Dove, Senior Director, External Communications and Media Relations, CIBC, Tel: [phone], [email protected]