HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass has relocated its Beaumont corporate offices to a building the bank owns in the city's historic downtown.

BBVA Compass moved into the space at 700 Calder Ave. at the end of 2014 after the two-story structure underwent a complete renovation. The bank's building, which sits squarely at the main entrance of downtown, is another example of the effort to make the city's core a better place to live and work.

"This location is more centralized and allows us to better serve our East Texas market," said Will Leonard, Beaumont city president for BBVA Compass. "As a native of Beaumont, I'm proud to see our bank be a part of the city's revitalization efforts."

Beaumont's private and public entities have focused on restoring and renovating downtown-area buildings and infrastructure since 1992. So far, they've invested more than $200 million in the effort, according to Carolyn Howard, executive director of Beaumont Main Street, a nonprofit organization dedicated to renovating the East Texas city's business district.

BBVA Compass' new building, which the bank has owned for several years, houses a retail banking branch as well as Global Wealth officers and Commercial bankers. The bank operates 18 branches in East Texas, including five in Beaumont and other cities in the Golden Triangle area.

About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 672 branches, including 341 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 77 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico, and commercial and private client offices throughout the U.S. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass earned the top ranking with customers in American Banker's 2014 annual reputation survey of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. It also has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and in 2014 ranked 12th nationally in total SBA loan volume. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com. 

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, Member FDIC.

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