Florida Banking February/March 2026

Capitol Day + Capitol Night Florida Bankers Make an Impact in Tallahassee

and partners for an evening of networking and relationship building at the beautiful Goodwood Museum & Gardens. The events were a great opportunity to strengthen connections and continue important discussions inside and outside the Capitol halls. Many thanks to our sponsors, and to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s Capitol Day + Capitol Night a success for Florida banking!

Florida bankers made a strong impact in Tallahassee yesterday during Capitol Day + Capitol Night, where FBA members from across the state came together to advocate for our industry and connect with lawmakers. During Capitol Day, bankers met with legislators to discuss key issues affecting Florida’s financial institutions and the communities we serve. The event concluded with Capitol Night, bringing together bankers, elected officials

Kickoff Networking: the FBEF Welcome Reception

The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) Welcome Reception, hosted at Table 23, set the tone for a powerful week in Tallahassee by bringing Florida bankers together the evening before Capitol Day + Capitol Night. Thanks to the generous donations of our attendees and sponsors, as well as our Friends of the Foundation — David Key, Flagship Bank; Keith Hagen, ICI Consulting; and Robb Trott, First National Bankers Bank — this year’s Welcome Reception raised over $8,000 for scholarships! We appreciate your support of the Foundation’s mission to advance careers in banking through education.

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