WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced that it has broken ground on a stand-alone branch in Ocean View, Delaware. The new banking office is expected to open in late spring 2009.

Prior to breaking ground, WSFS Bank allowed the Millville Volunteer Fire Company access to the building to run drills and practices throughout the site to hone their skills as firefighters. The firefighters practiced in the evenings, gaining valuable experience in fire safety.

"WSFS was happy to collaborate with the fire company. Anytime the Bank can assist a community organization, we try to do everything in our power to accommodate them," said Richard M. Wright, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking for WSFS Bank. "We are excited for the opportunity to grow our presence in Sussex County and to demonstrate our commitment to the residents and businesses of southern Delaware," he said.

WSFS will move forward on building a state-of-the-art banking office for the residents of Ocean View that will include a drive-thru, community conference room and coffee bar. The Ocean View banking office will join Rehoboth, Lewes, Long Neck and Selbyville as the fifth banking office serving Sussex County. In addition, there are more than 300 WSFS ATMs in and around Delaware providing greater convenience and access for WSFS customers.

About WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS Financial Corporation is a $3.3 billion financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS Bank), operates 35 retail banking offices located in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as well as three loan production offices in Dover, Delaware; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and Annandale, Virginia. WSFS Bank provides comprehensive financial services including personal trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries include WSFS Investment Group, Inc., Montchanin Capital Management, Inc. and 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC. Founded in 1832, WSFS is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit the Bank's website at www.wsfsbank.com.

SOURCE WSFS Financial Corporation