Upcoming Events in October
Next Luncheon: October 27th, featuring Eddy Arriola
Join us as we welcome Eddy Arriola, Founder & CEO of Arriola & Co.,
to the FBF stage.
Eddy Arriola is a banker, entrepreneur, corporate director, author, and former bank CEO with more than three decades of experience building, leading, and governing financial institutions. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Seacoast Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Bankers Association and completed two terms on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Miami Branch.
Eddy is the founder, former Chairman, and CEO of Apollo Bank, which he launched during the Great Recession. Under his leadership, Apollo grew into one of South Florida’s respected community banks before its successful acquisition by Seacoast Bank in 2022.
In addition to his banking leadership, Eddy has served on the boards of private and public companies across fintech, healthcare, real estate, and financial services. He is also the author of It’s All About Relationships: Mastering the Art of Relational Leadership.
Women Shaping Tomorrow: October 21st, featuring Dr. Clauida Uribe
Join us as we welcome Dr. Claudia Uribe, Senior Development & Engagement of Miami-Dade County Fair Exposition, Inc.,
to the FBF stage.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Uribe will share her personal journey of strength and survival, as well as the experiences that have shaped her commitment to leadership and community service.
With more than 20 years of experience in community engagement, fundraising, consulting, and nonprofit work, Dr. Uribe has built a career centered on bringing people together and creating a meaningful impact. Her story is a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to face life’s greatest challenges while continuing to lead and serve others.
Executive Night - Miami Heat
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Bacardi Ocho Lounge, located on the 200-Suite Level of Kaseya Center, where the FBF community comes together for an unforgettable night of networking, conversation, food, drinks, and Miami HEAT basketball.
This season brings a new level of excitement to the arena, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Bam Adebayo alongside newcomers Klay Thompson, Bobby Portis, and Tim Hardaway Jr. The revamped HEAT has made Kaseya Center the hottest ticket in the city. Come for the connections, stay for the game, and experience a premier setting where relationship-building meets championship ambition.
The Power of Connection
The Florida Banking Forum occupies a distinctive place in the state's financial services landscape, serving as the connective tissue between the executives, lenders, and industry partners who shape how capital moves through Florida's communities.
Through its monthly luncheons and featured speaker programs, FBF creates something increasingly rare: a consistent, in person setting where senior banking leaders can exchange candid perspectives on credit conditions, regulatory shifts, deposit competition, and talent development without the filter of a formal conference stage. That regular cadence matters.
Relationships built over a shared table become the referral networks, participation partnerships, and peer counsel that institutions rely on when markets tighten. Just as importantly, FBF elevates the voices of those doing the work bringing chief banking officers, presidents, and rising leaders forward to share hard won insight with an audience that can immediately apply it.
In an industry where trust is the underlying product, the Forum strengthens the professional fabric that allows Florida's banks to compete, collaborate, and serve their markets with confidence.
LET'S NETWORK
The Florida Banking Forum is a premier platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and building strong professional relationships. Enabling leaders to expand their influence and grow through collaborative engagement.
LET'S GET INFORMED
Progress is fueled by the collective efforts of leaders who not only share knowledge and experience, but also bring the determination and influence needed to shape a better future. We are more than just an event for exchanging handshakes—we are a platform for those who are committed to making a real difference in their industries and communities.
WHERE DO WE MEET?
Join us for the Florida Banking Forum monthly luncheon at Perry's Steakhouse and Grille, located in the culturally rich city of Coral Gables. Sponsored by New Edge Associates, this event offers a valuable platform for professional networking and meaningful dialogue.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Our network brings together a wide range of professionals—including those in banking, finance, law, accounting, community development, nonprofit leadership, and small business. We are committed to fostering a strategic platform where influential leaders from across sectors collaborate to deliver timely knowledge and actionable skills that empower our audience to adapt and excel in a fast-paced world.
Community Outreach: Lending a Helping Hand
The Florida Banking Forum is proud to use its platform to make a positive impact beyond the banking industry. At each of our luncheon events, we invite nonprofit organizations to take the stage and share their mission with an audience of bank presidents, CEOs, senior executives, business owners, and other influential leaders from across South Florida.
These organizations have the opportunity to share their story, highlight the important work they do, and inspire support through donations, partnerships, volunteerism, and community involvement. We believe that meaningful conversations create lasting connections and positive change. By bringing together leaders who are passionate about serving others, we help strengthen the communities we all call home.
