BankAtlantic’s Chuck Mohr Receives Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Chair’s Award

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – February 12, 2010 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today that Mr. Chuck Mohr, BankAtlantic’s South Florida President and Regional Executive for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, is the 2010 recipient of the Chair’s Award presented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (GFLCC).

The Chair’s Award is in recognition and appreciation of Mr. Mohr’s outstanding leadership and dedicated volunteerism within the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

“For one hundred years, the GFLCC has been committed to serving the community and helping to promote future economic growth and development, and today’s recognition is a testament of Mr. Mohr’s commitment to the Chamber’s mission, and to the people and business community of Fort Lauderdale,” commented Mr. Sidney Calloway, the 2009 Chairman of the GFLCC’s Board of Directors.

“Chuck Mohr is a native Floridian, born and raised in Broward County, with over twenty-six years of banking experience," stated Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. “When it comes to the people and business community of South Florida, Chuck has clearly ‘walked the walk,’ and we at BankAtlantic applaud him for this well deserved recognition, and the GFLCC for their great accomplishments including their upcoming 100th anniversary,” he added.

About the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (“GFLCC”) has been committed to serving the business community and helping to promote future economic growth and development since 1910. Community, trade, industry growth, and providing members with networking opportunities are the utmost importance and the core of GFLCC. To learn more about GFLCC, please call (954) 462-6000, write to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, or visit http://www.ftlchamber.com . The GFLCC- Where Meeting GOOD People Is GOOD For Business!

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.
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