Agenda 07/12/2022 Item # 5A (Collier County Business of the Month for July 2022 - Wintrust Banking Center)5.A
07/12/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.A
Item Summary: Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month for July 2022 to
Wintrust Banking Center. The award will be accepted by Tara Fedorko, Senior Vice President. Also
present is Bethany Sawyer, Vice President of Membership, The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting Date: 07/12/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
06/30/2022 4:00 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
06/30/2022 4:00 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Division Review Completed
Completed 07/05/2022 8:22 AM
Completed 07/05/2022 9:27 AM
07/12/2022 9:00 AM
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Each month, the Greater Naples Chamber and the Board of Collier
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� N A P L E s County Commissioners recognize an organization that has enhanced
the community through financial, volunteer and active involvement
C H A M B E R 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 communications, the Chamber's website and promoted through social media.
Please email the completed nomination form below to Bethany Sawyer at Bethany@napleschamber.org
Business Name: 1wintrust Banking Center
Owner/Executive Name: ITara Fedorko SVP
Email: Tfedorko@wintrust.com
Phone: 239-687-5201 # of Employees: 12 N
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Year Founded: 12019 in Naples Florida 3:
Business Description (50 words or less):
Wintrust is a finacial services company headquartered in the Chicago area. We began 30 years ago
with a small storefront location in a northern Chicago suburb. Since then, we've grown into a
substantial financial institution and publicy traded company. We're made up of more than 150
Wintrust Community Bank locations and a number of companies and divisions focused on offering a
variety of financial solutions. Our first Florida location was opened in Naples in March 2019 and we
are growing with a new location slated to open in Bonita Springs in Fall of 2022.
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Tell us your story, how has your organization or company given back to the community?
Provide an example.
Our customers always come first. Wintrust Community Banks are banks that value each and every
relationship. We create banking solutions that we know will truly benefit you; host free events just so
we can get to know you; give back and get involved with organizations such as the Naples Children
Education Foundation NCEF. We offer value added services, like Platinum Adventures,our travel
and social club. We volunteer and provide finacial literacy for many non-profit organizations in
SWFL.
What makes your company a great place to work?
Describe your culture and accomplishments.
We have an inclusive work culture that fosters team along with individual development and career
goals. We are proud that our original retail team has had several promotions into new roles and still
call Wintrust Banking Center their employer!
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