Santiago Quintana Elected to Serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – December 2, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today that Mr. Santiago Quintana, BankAtlantic’s Senior Vice President and Regional Executive, was unanimously elected to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (“SFLHCC”). Mr. Quintana’s three-year term will begin in June 2010 when the 16th Installation of the new Board takes place. “I really would like to thank Santiago and BankAtlantic for the support it provides the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. BankAtlantic has been a Trustee Member for eight years, and we are grateful and proud to see the support it gives to minority organizations”, commented Liliam M. Lopez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

About the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded on July 21, 1994, with the mission of promoting the continued growth and development of the business community and the tourism industry of Miami-Dade County. SFLHCC helps its members expand their business opportunities, encourage mutual beneficial ties with the public and private sectors and serve as an active, strong and visible advocate of the Hispanic business community. To learn more about SFLHCC, please call (305) 534-1903, email at info@sflhcc.com, or write to the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 333 Arthur Godfrey Road., Suite 410, Miami Beach, FL 33140.

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