GREAT FLORIDA BANK 
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CONTACT: Barbara Mersel
Marketing
305-756-2305 bmersel@greatfloridabank.com
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*Additional hi-resolution photos available upon request.
Pictured: 880AM The Biz's Pete De La Torre, joined by Barbara Mersel, Roberto Ramos , Stephanie Pavolini, and Leslie Pantin, prepares to interview Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado live from CubaOcho Art and Cultural Center o n May 31.
MIAMI LAKES, FL (June 4, 2013) - Great Florida Bank's weekly segment on the Pete De La Torre Business Program - The Entrepreneur Hour -- received a little extra star power during a live broadcast from Little Havana, when many of the neighborhood's most celebrated entrepreneurs joined the show, including Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado.
Broadcasting live from inside Little Havana's celebrated CubaOcho Art and Research Center on SW 8th Street, owner Roberto Ramos; Pablo Canton, Neighborhood Enhancement Team Administrator of City of Miami Little Havana Service Center, Yvonne McKinley, Executive Director of the Foundation For Human Rights In Cuba; Carol Anne Taylor, owner of Miami To Go; Leslie Pantin, Founder Kiwanis Club of Little Havana; Aimee Mir-Ariola, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for Big Brothers Big Sisters; Stephanie Pavolini, Business Specialist for
the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund; Rick Beasley, Executive Director of South Florida Workforce, and Jorge Miranda, Founder of Misura Giorgio's Fine Custom Clothing for Men; joined Mayor Regalado and Great Florida Bank executives on air to discuss the past, present and future of the Little Havana community.
Obdulio Piedra, Miami-Dade Market President for Great Florida Bank, says the remote showcased how deep Little Havana's community ties run. "The guests we received on our radio show are a testament to how the neighborhood of Little Havana truly bands together to support one another," said Piedra. "Great Florida Bank is proud to be a part of such a vibrant and passionate neighborhood."
Great Florida Bank is a sponsor of the Entrepreneur Hour, part of the Pete De La Torre Business Program, airing W ednesday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00pm on 880 AM The Biz, the only all business radio station in South Florida. To listen to the interviews from the Little Havana live remote, visit www.880thebiz.com.
ABOUT GREAT FLORIDA BANK
Great Florida Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank, established on June 30, 2004 and headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. Great Florida Bank has been recognized for its outstanding community service by the South Florida Business Journal's Excellence in Banking
and Finance Award. Great Florida Bank is committed to providing ideas and solutions to its
customers' financial needs by offering personalized "concierge-style" service, all in a relaxed environment, through 24 Solution Center locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. As a courtesy to the Bank's customers, there are no ATM fees and no debit - card fees. Use any ATM nationwide and you will automatically be reimbursed for fees charged by other banks. For more information, visit http://www.greatfloridabank.com, or call 1-866-514-
6900. Member FDIC.
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