WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC.
WAMU made its first investment in the Loan Fund in 1999, introducing a new and important investment vehicle to Florida through an investment called an equity equivalent or EQ2, specific to Community Development Financial Institutions. While banks and CDFI's in other states had done a handful of equity equivalent investments, Washington Mutual was the first bank and the Florida Community Loan Fund the first CDFI, to bring the EQ2 model to Florida.
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BANK OF AMERICA
Building strong neighborhoods is what Community Development Banking is all about. Bank of America provided one of FCLF's founding board members in 1996, and the two organizations have partnered since that time in community development throughout Florida.Bank of America believes that creating economic opportunities in underserved communities depends on finding the right partners to help. We do too.
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CITIGROUP
Citibank, N.A. is one the first banks to have supported FCLF with essential equity capital. FCLF is proud to be a partner with both Citibank, N.A. and the Citigroup Foundation. Mrs. Barbara Romani, Vice President, has been active with FCLF since its inception.
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WACHOVIA BANK
Wachovia holds three investments in FCLF. The Wachovia Foundation has also provided critical multi-year support toward lending activities. From the earliest days of the Loan Fund's history, Wachovia has provided extraordinary leadership in founding and growing the Loan Fund. Officers of the bank have served on the Loan Fund's Board of Directors since inception and chaired the institution through its start-up and initial capitalization.
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NORTHERN TRUST BANK
Northern Trust Bank is a $1,000,000 investor in the Loan Fund. As one of the world's leading banking institutions, Northern Trust's confidence in FCLF means a great deal. Established in 1889, it has stood as a symbol of strength and stability in an ever-changing environment for over a century. Northern Trust made its first investment in the Loan Fund in FY 2000 and has been a strong partner ever since. Mr. Carlos Noble, Senior Vice President of Northern Trust in Miami also serves as Treasurer of FCLF's Board of Directors.
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SUNTRUST BANK
SunTrust Bank has supported FCLF statewide with debt capital investments and operating support contributions. The partnership has extended to FCLF's Board of Directors, with a representative from SunTrust on the board every year since 2004.
Through lending, investing and services, SunTrust continues to adhere to the principle, “Build your community and you build your bank.”
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--- 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT SPONSORS ---
Washington Mutual is Platinum Sponsor of FCLF's 10th Anniversary Event
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