Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) announced that it will sponsor along with George Mason University and the Washington Business Journal the 22nd Annual Greater Washington Economic Conference: Up, Down, or Sideways: Where is the Economy Heading in 2014?

The premier regional economic conference will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the McLean Hilton Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Cardinal Bank has sponsored this conference since 2003, providing a forum for business and community leaders to gain insight and expert commentary on where Greater Washington's economy is headed in the coming year. Dr. Stephen S. Fuller, of George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis, spearheads the conference each year, and will provide a foundation of research and data analysis to use as predictive indicators for 2014.

"We are delighted to continue our partnership with George Mason University to present such an economic forum," said Bernard H. Clineburg, Cardinal Chairman and CEO. "This year's impressive line-up of industry experts will offer research and commentary on the regional economic and industry trends, and the expected impact on Greater Washington's economy for 2014 and beyond."

Other distinguished conference speakers and industry experts include: Barbara Lang, President & CEO, DC Chamber of Commerce; Peter Coy, Economics Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek; Ray Bjorklund, President, BirchGrove Consulting; and a notable slate of regional experts that will participate in the panel discussion: Wildcards Expected to Impact the 2014 Forecast. Topics covered will include Obamacare, the office market, rising interest rates, and the outlook for new homes construction. Alex Orfinger, Washington Business Journal, will moderate the panel.

Please contact Cardinal Bank for any additional information. To view the full conference agenda, or to pre-register, visit www.cardinalbank.com.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 29 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.

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F. Kevin Reynolds, President
Bernard H. Clineburg, Chairman
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