Category Archives: Financial Industry

Loftin to Lead Community Southern Bank in East Polk

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Michael A. Micallef, Jr, President & CEO of Community Southern Bank has announced that Robert A. Loftin has joined the team as East Polk County President. His appointment is effective immediately. “I am thrilled to be part of a very … Continue reading →

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Dole Foods Acquires Haven Company’s Stock

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that it has acquired all of the capital stock of the parent of SunnyRidge Farm, Inc., one of the top fresh blueberry companies in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Vaughn McAshan Retires After 40 Years in Banking

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

It is rare that anyone stays with an employer for 40 years and in many ways Vaughn McAshan had several different employers … but he never left the same location. In fact, the only reason he’s not in the original … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Financial Industry, General Announcements | 26 Comments

Brandon May: Polk Emerging Leader

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Brandon May is most proud of the fact that he became a Chief Financial Officer at the age of 30! When he was younger and in middle school, a career aptitude test had shown he would do well in either … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Industry, Success Stories, Young Professionals | 1 Comment

Florida Traditions Bank Opens New Facilities

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Florida Traditions Bank has opened their new location at 1606 First Street South here in Winter Haven. The building is a 4900 sq. ft. facility . Congratulations to Senior Vice President Paul Colee and the Florida Traditions staff on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, Economic Development, Financial Industry | 1 Comment

Haven Company Ranks Second in State for Best Companies …

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Cross, Fernandez & Riley (C/F/R), LLP (with offices in Winter Haven) has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For ranking number two in the Best Midsized Companies category.  In 2010, C/F/R was ranked number seven on the midsized … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Business Practices, Financial Industry, Success Stories | 3 Comments

Economic Summit: Forecast is Cautious Optimism

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Bob Gernert

More than 140 business leaders and Polk State students joined together today to hear both a national and local speaker discuss the economic outlook for 2011.  Both James Kochan and Dr. Carl Brown agree that the housing construction nosedive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Education, Financial Industry, Real Estate, Technology | 3 Comments

Herbert Joins 6/10 Investment Banking Firm

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL October 12, 2010 – The 6/10 Corporation, a Winter Haven based investment company, has announced that John W. Herbert, Jr. has joined the company as the Managing Director of 6/10 Capital Advisors, LLC, a wholly-owned commercial real … Continue reading →

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CenterState Bank Acquires all Deposits of Two Banks

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Community National Bank At Bartow, Bartow, Florida, and Independent National Bank, Ocala, Florida, were closed Friday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which then appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver for the two banks. … Continue reading →

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Long Time Local Banker Joins CenterState

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Debbie Harsh, with Colonial/BB&T has accepted a position as Vice President for CenterState Bank. She will begin her duties on Monday, September 28, 2009. Harsh was with Colonial Bank for more than 19 years and has more than 33 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Industry | 24 Comments