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Agenda 05/10/2016 Item # 5A5/10/2016 5.A. n The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce• /-1 Collier County Business of the Month Nomination Form Each month, The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Collier County Commissioners recognize an organization that has enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active involvement in organizations and programs that assist in creating a better quality of life for all citizens in Collier County. The honoree is presented with a commemorative plaque at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. A photo and news release is distributed to all Southwest Florida media and Chamber members, as well as featured in Chamber ConnectTm, the Chamber's website, and promoted through social media. Please email the completed nomination form below to Kristi Bartlett at kristi(a)-napleschamber.org. Business Name: First Florida Integrity Bank Owner/Executive Name: Gary L. Tice — Chairman and C.E.O. Email: heathertice@ffibank.com Phone: 239-3253-750 Business Description (50 words or less): A Naples based full-service community bank serving the local banking needs of individuals and business owners. Our commitment is to provide you with quality banking products while upholding the highest standards of customer service, Year Founded: 2009 How has the organization enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active involvement in organizations and programs? (500 words or less): First Florida Integrity Bank views our community duties as expansions of our commitment to abiding by.:the Golden Rule. -Embedded in our culture is,a genuine sense of mission o make our - cor umu*i+e>s bethmbecauawwe are there. Asan organization, =sperm tua �iecaUfits and charities and collectively, our team members volunteer many hours of community service. In addition, we support efforts to spur economic development in distressed communities by providing specific training on financial literacy and special programs for home ownership. 1—IN 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210, Naples, Fl. 34103 239.262.6376 1239.262.8374 www.napieschamber.org Packet Page -16- 5/10/2016 5.A. Since our inception in 2009, First Florida Integrity Bank has planned, hosted and underwritten its own golf tournament to benefit two different local children's charities each year. So far, the organization has been able to raise over $485,000 for these Local organizations. Benefitting organizations have included the Ricky King Children's Fund, Blessings in a Backpack of SWFL, Naples Equestrian Challenge, Friends of Foster Children Forever, PACE Center for Girls, Grace Place, Voices for Kids of SWFL, Laces of Love, Eden Autism Services, Quest, Special Needs Children's Fund and Youth Haven. First Florida Integrity Bank also developed a Community Reinvestment Team that participates in local volunteer events every month. The employees of the bank built a group they have named Project Donation. Each Friday, employees may "dress down" for a contribution of $1 each week. That money is then allocated to needy and deserving families in our local community that are in desperate need of assistance. 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210, Naples, FL 34103 239.262.6376 1239.262.8374 www.napieschamber.org Packet .Page -17- W COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 5.5.A. 5/10/2016 5.A. Item Summary: Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month for May 2016 to First Florida Integrity Bank. To be accepted by Gary L. Tice, Chairman and CEO, First Florida Integrity Bank; Holly Burghardt, Vice President -Branch Manager, First Florida Integrity Bank; Michael Dalby, President and CEO, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce; Kristi Bartlett, Vice President, Economic Development, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce; and Ashley Porraro, Account Executive, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Meeting Date: 5/10/2016 Prepared By Name: BrownleeMichael Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner, 4/29/2016 10:11:48 AM Submitted by Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner, Name: BrownleeMichael 4/29/2016 10:11:50 AM Approved By Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager -Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division Date: 5/2/2016 9:59:51 AM Name: CasalanguidaNick Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 5/2/2016 11:03:32 AM Packet Page -18-