BankAtlantic Receives Certificate of Recognition At the American Bankers Association’s Community Bank Award Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – February 23, 2010 -- BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today that it has been nationally recognized for its contributions to the community at the American Bankers Association (“ABA”) National Conference for Community Bankers held in Hollywood, Florida today.
BankAtlantic was awarded the Certificate of Recognition for its spirit of volunteerism, and efforts to support and contribute to the residents and communities it serves through local educational, health, cultural, environmental conservation and historic preservation organizations.
The award was given to the entire BankAtlantic team for the positive impact their volunteer program has had on the community.
"Being a community bank is more than just delivering products and services that enhance the financial needs of a community. At BankAtlantic, it is a commitment to the people, families and businesses of the communities throughout Florida,” stated Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. “We are honored to receive the American Bankers Association recognition for our community leadership and congratulate BankAtlantic’s colleagues for their passion and longstanding commitment of giving back to our community.”
Through the ABA Community Bank Award Program, ABA honors institutions that have taken an innovative, creative and effective approach to making a difference in their community.
About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.
About the BankAtlantic Foundation: Through the BankAtlantic Foundation, BankAtlantic has helped support children in need, helped families obtain affordable housing, provided arts and cultural exposure to the broader community and is deeply committed to education. BankAtlantic is particularly proud of its employees who each year has contributed thousands of volunteer hours to a wide scope of charitable causes in support of our community.
To learn more about the BankAtlantic Foundation, visit us at https://www.bankatlantic.com/BAFoundation
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, Contact Info:
Media Relations:
Sharon Lyn Telephone: 954-940-6383
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Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info:
Leo Hinkley, Media and Investor Relations Officer
Telephone: (954) 940-5300
Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
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