Posted on 5/15/2023 8:30 AM By Angela d9z2
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.
Posted on 4/11/2023 4:33 AM By Angela d9z2
"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.
Posted on 2/20/2023 10:31 AM By Angela d9z2
When was the last time you saw your banker, aka relationship manager? Most business owners don't remember the last time they spoke with their relationship manager: no phone calls, no emails, and no check-ins to facilitate essential business goal planning. At Bank of Central Florida, we see a gap between local business owners receiving guidance from banking professionals in the community. As the population increases in Florida, Business owners could significantly benefit from having a local relationship manager that knows their local marketplace.
Posted on 1/5/2023 10:55 AM By Angela d9z2
Tampa natives, the commute time to your local community bank just became a fraction shorter. Bank of Central Florida — founded in Lakeland in 2007 — has expanded into the bay area on the first floor at 1 North Dale Mabry Hwy to now include a full service lobby, and offices.
Led by Tampa Bay Market Executive (and local) Lauren Fernandez, Bank of Central Florida is excited to offer Tampa residents client-focused, innovative, and entrepreneurial service.
Posted on 10/14/2022 4:29 AM By Angela d9z2
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.
Posted on 8/5/2022 9:07 AM By Angela d9z2
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.
Posted on 2/16/2022 9:12 AM By Angela d9z2
When SUN ‘n FUN faced financial challenges in 2011, John “Lites” Leenhouts reached out to Bank of Central Florida for help.