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Tiger Concrete & Screed has seen rapid growth and success over the past decade. Read the story of how its Owner and President, Willie Aceves got started – and how he’s worked with Bank of Central Florida to finance his business’ success on our blog.

"When the opportunity presented itself, it just seemed like the next piece to the puzzle," stated Margaret Krause, local Lakeland business owner of the recently opened Monkee's boutique. Monkee's is a nationally franchised boutique that sells high-quality clothing and accessories. 

From teacher to entrepreneur, read more about Margaret’s journey into becoming a local business owner.

Entrepreneurs often face a variety of challenges and pivots in their journey building a business. Drew Barthle, owner of A1 CDL, has kept a growth mindset when facing all his new business challenges.

More than ten years ago, Drew Barthle was running a mortgage firm. When the recession hit, he decided to pivot.

Catapult opened an account with Bank of Central Florida in 2013. Since then, they’ve grown from a small business in a basement to a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center in the heart of Lakeland. Hear from Catapult president Christin Strawbridge on the business' experience at Bank of Central Florida.

When Sandra Shorter was a little girl, she wanted to own a cookie shop. After years of working hard to make her dream a reality, our team at Bank of Central Florida helped her get her first storefront. Read more about Sandra’s story, and why she chose us to help transform her business from a passion to her full-time gig.

When Professional Banking client Elsie Augenblick experienced life changes, our Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager Jennifer Adams walked alongside her to help her achieve her goals.

When SUN ‘n FUN faced financial challenges in 2011, John “Lites” Leenhouts reached out to Bank of Central Florida for help.