Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 26, 2008, Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it had received preliminary approval to participate in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program. Under the Capital Purchase Program the Company is eligible to sell up to $71million of preferred stock to the Treasury, and issue related warrants to purchase up to approximately $10.65 million of the Company's common stock. The press release announcing the receipt of preliminary approval for participation in the Capital Purchase Program is included as Exhibit 99 to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.

(c) Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

99 Press Release dated November 26, 2008

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