Hard at Work in Florida

Bank of America began serving Florida more than 130 years ago. William Barnett founded the Bank of Jacksonville in 1877, and it remained under family control for three generations. The Barnetts established one of the first bank holding companies in 1929 and succeeded in keeping their firm open during the Depression, during which more than 200 Florida banks failed. The bank became part of the Bank of America family in 1997 when NationsBank acquired it. Today, Bank of America is one of the nation’s largest financial institutions and provides services to half of all American households.

At Regions, we always look for opportunities to help make our communities better. This is the heart of our business, and it's a common vision we share with the customers, friends and neighbors who live and work alongside us each day. By joining forces with others who are focused on small business growth, job creation and economic development, financial literacy, safe and affordable housing, and a host of other initiatives, we're making a positive impact. Join us as we celebrate some of the many passionate people, great ideas and resources that have come together for something better.