VERO BEACH — Seacoast National Bank was named “Company of the Year” for a business with 25 to 50 employees by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s 2012 Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon.
The Company of the Year award recognizes local businesses that stimulate the Indian River County economy, make contributions back to the community, provide quality year-round employment, and have an overall positive impact on our county.
“Seacoast National Bank exemplifies the spirit of the Company of the Year recognition award,” explained Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce.
“They provide quality employment opportunities and invest in our community not only from a financial perspective but also through their volunteerism and talent, which is infused in many of our area nonprofit organizations,” Caseltine added.
Seacoast was recognized for its great work environment with medical, life insurance, and 401K benefits for employees.
Seacoast Bank contributes to the quality of life in Indian River County by conducting continuing education seminars for area professionals and hosting special events for the community. Recently, Seacoast presented Fraud Prevention and Credit Counseling seminars to business owners and their employees.
Seacoast believes in giving back to the community. Over the past year, the company has provided financial and volunteer support for many area non-profits plus had 100% employee participation in the United Way campaign.
A few of the many organizations in which Seacoast employees are involved include: Mental Health Association, American Cancer Society, Exchange Club of IRC, March of Dimes, Samaritan Center, Indian River County and Sebastian Area Chambers of Commerce, Harvest Food & Outreach Center, Homeless Family Center, Indian River Land Trust, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Habitat for Humanity, and Boys & Girls Club.
Seacoast National Bank is the operating arm of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF). With over $2 billion in assets and 38 branches from Orlando to Palm Beach Gardens and south central Florida, it is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Florida.
For more information, please visit their website at www.SeacoastNational.com.
