Banking on Peace of Mind
In a struggling economy that has recently witnessed a jittery stock market, the subprime mortgage meltdown
and the bail-out of iconic investment banking firm Bear Sterns, consumers and businesses across the country
are understandably skittish about securing their nest eggs. Just how safe is your money? It depends.
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FBC Success Story: Jim Ekbatani
When it comes to banking, Jim “Ek” Ekbatani believes that relationships are everything.
With the help of Van Firios and the FBC team, the East Orlando entrepreneur succeeded in building and selling his medical business. And now, FBC is backing his vision to develop more
than 700,000 square feet of medical facilities near Lake Nona's burgeoning medical district.
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Florida Bank of Commerce Opens a New Branch in Lake Mary
Lake Mary, Fla. — Florida Bank of Commerce (FBC) recently celebrated the grand opening of its Lake Mary branch with a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony. More than 170 Central Florida business executives and community leaders gathered at the new branch located at 1190 Business Center Drive. Click here to read more.

Employee Spotlight: Evie Serrano
Evie Serrano's history with FBC begins with the bank's establishment. As one of FBC's
eight founding members, Evie knew she wanted to be part of a “real” community bank.
“We started with a wonderful group of people who were focused on founding a bank that
caters to the needs of our neighbors,” says Evie, who now serves as manager of the Kissimmee branch. “With personal attention as our goal, I knew we would succeed.”
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