WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Florida Community Bank N.A. (“FCB”) announced an expansion of its ongoing investment in its team members that serve the Florida community. As the largest community banking company and the second largest independent bank in Florida, FCB places great emphasis on enhancing the communities where its customers and employees live and work. Consistent with this community and employee centric philosophy, FCB is happy to pledge the following action starting January 1, 2018:

Raising minimum hourly pay rate for its team members to $15 per hour

“I feel privileged to be part of a great company with such talented and committed people. Our employees are the face of our Company and are the foundation of our strength in serving our growing client base with exceptional dedication and care,” said Kent S. Ellert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Florida Community Bank. “It is their constant dedication to quality service delivery that has enabled FCB to become a premier Florida-based, Florida-focused banking franchise that is uniquely committed to serving our local Florida businesses and entrepreneurs.”

FCB is proud of its team members who represent the foundation of the Company’s philanthropic vision. FCB associates take pride in supporting community organizations and collectively volunteered over 19,000 hours to community development efforts, including youth development programs, affordable housing activities, economic development, job creation, neighborhood revitalization and other community-based projects since the company’s inception. As a result, FCB was recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 2017 Community Commitment Awards for FCB’s “Year of the Child” initiative.

In addition to the hands-on efforts of its associates, FCB donated more than $1 million to over 500 community and business organizations throughout the state, showing increased dedication to supporting the community as FCB expands in asset size and footprint. For more information on FCB, please visit FloridaCommunityBank.com.

About FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FCB) is the largest community banking company and the second largest Florida-based independent bank, and among the most highly capitalized banks in the state. Awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial™, FCB assets are more than $10 billion, with capital ratios that exceed regulatory standards. Since its founding in 2010, FCB has been steadfast in its commitment to delivering personalized service, innovation, and products and services equal to those offered by the national banks. Similarly, FCB recognizes the importance of community, fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee volunteerism at all levels, while supporting community-based programs and partnerships that help promote greater financial independence and improved quality of life for families. FCB serves individuals, businesses and communities across the state with 46 full-service banking centers from east to west, and from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade. For more information, visit FloridaCommunityBank.com., Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.