Ocean Bank has received the 2016 Banking and Finance Industry award from the Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s public-private economic development partnership.
The award, presented to CEO A. Alfonso Macedo at the Hilton Miami Downtown, recognizes business leaders and organizations that strengthen the Miami-Dade Economy. Ocean Bank, established more than 30 years ago, has financed numerous projects in Miami-Dade and is recognized as the premier bank for real estate development.
“Being honored by Miami-Dade’s top business organization is particularly gratifying, since we have concentrated our banking products and services to meet the needs of Miami’s top job creators – the developers and other local businesses that drive our economy,” Macedo said.
The award is the latest in a long string of recognitions for Ocean Bank. Earlier this year, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFHCC) named Macedo as Banker of the Year. The United Negro College Fund gave Ocean Bank its “MASKED Award” for the bank’s efforts in providing financial aid to students at Florida Memorial University.
In 2012, the SFHCC had honored Ocean Bank with the Hispanic Leadership Award. The Latin Builders Association and CAMACOL also have named Mr. Macedo Banker of the Year. In 2014, the South Florida Business Journal recognized Ocean Bank with Turnaround of the Year for 2014 for its CFO awards.
Ocean Bank received the “Top Hispanic Business-Community Involvement Award” from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for its dedication to the community in 1995, 2000 and 2002.
About Ocean Bank
Ocean Bank is the largest independent, state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Florida, with $3.28 billion in assets. Chartered in 1982, Ocean Bank operates its branch network throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The community bank has received numerous awards and accolades from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, The Beacon Council and the Florida Department of Education, among others, for its support of our South Florida communities. For more information, log on to http://www.oceanbank.com.
