--Business& community leaders from Miami and Puerto Rico joined together to revel in longevity, growth and great relationships --
FirstBank Florida, a full-service commercial bank based in Miami,hosted its annual Gathering of Friends on April 11th at the The Wharf Miami in honor of its 70th year anniversary. More than 400 of South Florida’s top businesses and community representatives were in attendance at Miami’s hottest new venue to celebrate this enormous milestone.
“Our annual Gathering of Friends allows us to celebrate the success we’ve had throughout the year with those who have made it possible,” said Calixto Garcia-Velez, Regional Executive and Executive Vice President of FirstBank Florida. “While it is always nice to celebrate our growth with friends, celebrating our 70th anniversary amongst our most valued clients made it that much more special.”
FirstBank originally opened its doors in 1948, becoming the first Savings and Loan Institution in Puerto Rico. Since it’s inception, FirstBank has been committed to helping improve the lives of the community it serves. The Gathering of Friends is an opportunity for the FirstBank team to say thank you to those who have helped the bank grow and thrive over the past seven decades.
“We are incredibly grateful to our clients, partners, political leaders, and community representativesthat have supported our growth since FirstBank first opened in South Florida 14 years ago,” adds Garcia-Velez. “It is with their support that we look to the future to make the next 70 years of FirstBank even better than the last!”
FirstBank Florida currently has 11 branches in Dade and Broward Counties. To find out more about FirstBank Florida’s personal and commercial banking services, please visit https://www.1firstbank.com/fl/en or call 305.577.6000.
About FirstBank Florida
Established in 1948, FirstBank has operated continuously for 70 years and has grown to more than $13 billion in assets. The second largest bank headquartered in Puerto Rico and the largest bank serving the Virgin Islands, FirstBank operates as a full-service commercial bank, with regional headquarters in Miami and a network of strategically placed FirstBank Florida branch locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The bank’s strategic plans are focused on continued growth and client relationships, offering flexible and creative financial solutions through customized personal service. For more information, contact FirstBank Florida at (305) 577-6000 or www.1firstbank.com.
