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Orano ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today appoints Marilyn Waite to the Board of Directors (pending regulatory approval), and welcomes Eric Hollar as VP and Branch Manager for the St. Petersburg location.
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today appoints Marilyn Waite to the Board of Directors (pending regulatory approval), and welcomes Eric Hollar as VP and Branch Manager for the St. Petersburg location.
- Waite is Managing Director at the Climate Finance Fund where she mobilizes capital across the United States, China and the European Union for climate solutions.
- Now, as its newest board member, Waite will use her wealth of knowledge and experience to guide Climate First Bank’s growth and environmental impact.
- So far, the bank has welcomed four interns across different departments of the bank, including marketing, digital banking and cyber security.
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Central Florida ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, marks its two-year anniversary with the release of its 2022 Impact Report .
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, marks its two-year anniversary with the release of its 2022 Impact Report .
- Committed to its mission and accountability as a leader in values-based banking, Climate First Bank’s impact report measures the bank’s impact on the climate and community.
- Highlights from the 2022 Impact Report include:
Outstanding Growth – In 2022, Climate First Bank grew its assets by 127% and total deposits by 167%.
- B Corp Certification – Throughout 2022, Climate First Bank, OneEthos and Climate First Bancorp worked toward becoming B Corp Certified.
The values-based bank remains dedicated to creating positive change, preserving the environment and uplifting the communities it serves through its philanthropic efforts and specialized banking services.
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- The values-based bank remains dedicated to creating positive change, preserving the environment and uplifting the communities it serves through its philanthropic efforts and specialized banking services.
- “Climate First Bank is committed to being a force for good and upholding the values promised to its shareholders, depositors and stakeholders,” said CEO and founder Ken LaRoe.
- The bank also provides specialized commercial financing solutions to address the damaging effects of climate change in Florida.
- For more information on Climate First Bank’s dedication to being a force for good, please visit www.climatefirstbank.com .
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Central Florida ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured commercial bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today welcomes a new board member (pending regulatory approval), Jarred Fayson, and five new leadership team members to support Florida’s rising interest in sustainable banking.
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the world’s first FDIC-insured commercial bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today welcomes a new board member (pending regulatory approval), Jarred Fayson, and five new leadership team members to support Florida’s rising interest in sustainable banking.
- Fayson joins Climate First Bank’s board with a passion for change and a can-do attitude.
- His driven leadership closely aligns with Climate First Bank’s mission as a values-based bank, and I can’t imagine a better addition to our board,” said Climate First Bank CEO and Founder Ken LaRoe.
- Frank Sypniewski, Senior Vice President of Residential Operations – With extensive experience and a previous bank owner himself, Sypniewski now supervises the residential operations team at Climate First Bank.
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Mobile phone ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank – the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis – today announces new accessible and sustainable banking options.
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank – the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis – today announces new accessible and sustainable banking options.
- Climate First Bank has rolled out an improved mobile banking application for account holders.
- For those seeking desktop banking or more information, the update now includes redesigned pages for personal and commercial banking and sustainable lending options.
- “We are enhancing the online banking experience and working to make ethical and sustainable banking more accessible for Americans,” said CEO and Founder Ken LaRoe.
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Central Florida Since opening the branch in 2022, Climate First Bank devoted $900,000 on specialized renovations to the existing 3,620-square-foot building.
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- Since opening the branch in 2022, Climate First Bank devoted $900,000 on specialized renovations to the existing 3,620-square-foot building.
- Climate First Bank hosted a Values Night for customers, sponsors and stakeholders on February 2, 2023, to celebrate.
- Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Hill previously served as CFO for floridacentral Credit Union, AtlasBanc Holdings Corp. and Anderen Bank.
- She now brings a combined 40 years of financial accounting experience to Climate First Bank.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank – the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis – today announces its newest Pride Banking partner, The Center Orlando .
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank – the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis – today announces its newest Pride Banking partner, The Center Orlando .
- The Pride Checking account features:
“As a mission-driven bank devoted to doing what’s right for the planet and its people, we are proud to partner with The Center Orlando,” said Director of Client and Mission Partnerships at Climate First Bank Lauren Dubé.
- The Center Orlando promotes the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ community through access to quality programs and services.
- We are incredibly glad for the support of Climate First Bank and its customers as we work together to champion a greener future and an inclusive world,” said George Wallace, CEO of The Center Orlando.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Central Florida The two new additions signify growth as Climate First Bank builds out its team and expands across Florida and the Southeast.
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- The two new additions signify growth as Climate First Bank builds out its team and expands across Florida and the Southeast.
- “Rachel’s dedication to sustainability fits in perfectly with our mission at Climate First Bank.
- Camacho first connected with LaRoe when he served as a Director of LaRoe’s first bank, Florida Choice Bank.
- Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank offering a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the worlds first bank dedicated to fighting the climate crisis, today announces its second Central Florida location is now open at 2755 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726.
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- ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bank , the worlds first bank dedicated to fighting the climate crisis, today announces its second Central Florida location is now open at 2755 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726.
- Led by Branch Manager Kaina Norelia, the temporary location will allow customers to conveniently make deposits and withdrawals, access cash, open bank accounts and apply for loans.
- The Mount Dora location makes it easier for people to drop in to do simple banking transactions, and protect the environment while doing so, Norelia, who will manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, said.
- Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank offering a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bancorp the holding company for Climate First Bank , the nations leading full-service, FDIC-insured commercial bank focused on environmental sustainability today announces the purchase of the climate and social justice fintech platform developed by the startup Ecountabl .
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- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climate First Bancorp the holding company for Climate First Bank , the nations leading full-service, FDIC-insured commercial bank focused on environmental sustainability today announces the purchase of the climate and social justice fintech platform developed by the startup Ecountabl .
- The purchase, which closed on Oct. 31, 2022, will accelerate growth and strengthen the core capabilities of OneEthos , the digital banking fintech under the Climate First Bancorp umbrella.
- OneEthos is in the process of integrating Ecountabl technologies into its core platform for use by Climate First Bank customers in 2023.
- The award-winning platform developed by Ecountabl is the future of sustainable digital banking, said Marcio deOliveira, co-founder and CEO of OneEthos.
