Joanne Gaines, Business and Community Leader

With every entity, whether it be a business, a not for profit organization, or a country for that matter, requires a vision of a Founder or an Organizer. Organizations keep their organizers content as they are the fabric of the organization. After the United States of America was founded, the country held them in high esteem and in fact most of them had the opportunity in becoming President of Our Nation.   Marc Gagnon moved to Florida in 1997 after he was severed by Fleet National Bank after 14 1/2 years of employment. Fleet consumed banks like Bank of New England, Shawmut, Bank of Boston, and Natwest. Gagnon was part of 16,000 people that were laid off.  Gagnon met Joanne Gaines at First Western Bank in 1998. He worked for her for almost 2 years and then went to Floridian Community Bank in 2004. Joanne Gaines organized the bank including the raising of capital as well as assembling the employees as well as the bank site. The bank's first organization meeting was on 9/11/01, the day the Terrorists attacked NYC and Washington DC. Gaines assembled a bank that is pretty much on the top of its game in the area which ranks #2 for bank closures in the country. As a former government employee that oversaw institutions, this is indeed impressive. This section of the site is dedicated to her work at Floridian Community Bank which commits to deliver strong personal service while others concentrate in only transactions.

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Joanne Gaines Attends Keynote Speech by Jeff Taylor, Founder of Monster.com

Posted on June 24, 2011 by BCGM Advisory Partners

Joanne Gaines attented Jeff Taylor’s keynote speech at the Florida Bankers Association Annual Meeting on June 21st.  Jeff Taylor is the founder of Monster.com, a website with 30 million visitors a month,  which changed the way which people search for jobs and is the CEO of Eons.com which is a media company that challenges the Baby Boomer Generation and seniors to live life to its fullest potential.   Jeff Taylor is a visionary innovator with his eye on the future which made him an excellent keynote speaker for this year’s Florida Bankers Association meeting.

Joanne Gaines Attends 123rd Annual Florida Bankers Association Meeting

Joanne Gaines attended the 123rd Annual Florida Bankers Association meeting in Orlando, Florida from June 19th- June 22nd, 2011.   Many important issues facing the banking industry were discussed in different forums at the meeting.   The workshops highlighted trends and strategies for the future.   The Keynote Speakers were Jeff Taylor, the Founder of Monster.com and Herman Boone who was a football coach and is now a motivational speaker.

Joanne Gaines Attends 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon

Joanne Gaines attended the 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon benefitting the American Diabetes Association on May 11th, 2011.    The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.   Money was raised for the cause at the silent auction and awards were given to those who have worked hard for the cause.

Joanne Gaines and Floridian Community Bank Sponsor Roads & Rodeo at the Old Davie School Historical Museum

Joanne Gaines and   Floridian Community Bank sponsored and attended "Roads and Rodeo" at The  Old Davie School Historical Museum .  The event honoring the Weekley Brothers was held on Saturday, May 7th.  The event featured a collage of cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment.   Marc Gagnon was also in attendance.   Proceeds benefitted the  Davie School Foundation  which aims to preserve Davie history for future generations.

Joanne Gaines Attends 6th Annual Hats and Handbags for Starlight Childrens' Foundation

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank attended the 6th Annual Hats & Handbags Classic English Tea Fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation   on May 1st, 2011.  The Tea Fundraiser  featured  boutique shopping where guests can choose from a pleathora of unique quality iems, and accessories which included handbags, jewelry, shoes, and home goods.  Proceeds benefitted Starlight .

After the shopping, guests were treated to a classic English Tea service featuring tea sandwiches, scones, treats, and tea.  The eventl also included live youth entertainment as well as guest speakers who have been touched by Starlight .  

Starlight Children's Foundation   is an organization that benefits seriously ill children.   Starlight offers many programs  to benefit seriously ill children and families and there are many thankful Families willing to share their stories on oh Starlight benefitted them in their time of need.

Joanne Gaines Attends Celebration for the New Jim and Jan Moran Family Center

Joanne Gaines, Founding Member of   Floridian Community Bank   attended attended the celebration for the new Jim and Jan Moran Family Center on April 11th, 2011.  She was invited to the event by Women In Distress  of Broward County, an organization which she has supported.

Joanne Gaines Attends "Cirque du Maverique"

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank   attended the 8th Annual "Cirque du Maverique" on Sunday, February 27th, 2011.  The event was to benefit the Archbishop McCarthy High School  Student and Performing Arts Center.

Joanne Gaines Sponsors and Attends Heroes in Action: A Night of Boxing

Joanne Gaines sponsored and attended the Heroes in Action: A Night of Boxing.  The event which has police officers boxing against firefighters benefitted the Police Athletic League.

Joanne Gaines: Member of Women in Distress Board of Trustees for 2009-2010 Year

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of   Floridian Community Bank  was a Member of the Women In Distress Board of Trustees for the 2009-2010 year.  Ms.  Gaines is proud of the work that Women In Distress has done in the community in the past year.

Joanne Gaines Attends and Sponsors the Women in Distress 4th Annual Starfish Luncheon

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank   attended and sponsored the Women In Distress , 4th Annual Starfish Luncheon on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010.  Ms. Gaines is a trustee for Women In Distress .

Joanne Gaines Attends and Sponsors the 30th Annual Installation Dinner for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank   attended and sponsored the 30th Annual Installation Dinner for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County  on January 21st, 2010.  Ms. Gaines is proud of the work that the group does on behalf of the elderly and disabled in the South Florida community.

Joanne Gaines Wishes Edith Lederberg a Happy 80th Birthday

Joanne Gaines wishes Edith Lederberg a happy 80th birthday.  Gaines is proud of her work that she has done on behalf the elderly and the disabled in the South Florida community.

Joanne Gaines Attends the Third Annual Women in Distress Starfish Luncheon

Joanne Gaines attended the Third Annual Women In Distress  Starfish Luncheon on Wednesday May 13th, 2009.  Ms. Gaines is a Member of the Board of Trustees for Women In Distress .  Floridian Community Bank  was a Table Sponsor for the event.

Joanne Gaines Attends "Northern Lights" Dinner, Dance, and Auction

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank  attended the Northern Lights  Dinner, Dance, and Auction on March 21st, 2009.  Everyone experienced one the most beautiful and stunning wonders of the world, the Alaskan skies.  This event benefitted Archbishop McCarthy High School.

Joanne Gaines Attends Women in Distress 2009 Annual Meeting

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank   attended the 2009 Women In Distress  Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 29th, 2009.  Accomplishments for the organization were reviewed and plans for the next year were discussed.  Ms. Gaines is proud of the work the organization has done throughout the last year to improve the community and hopes that Women In Distress  has another successful year in 2009.

Joanne Gaines: Women in Distress Trustee for 2007-2008

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank   was a Women In Distress  Trustee for the 2007-2008 year.  Ms. Gaines is proud of the work that Women In Distress  has done throughout the community.

Joanne Gaines Attends the Second Annual Women in Distress Starfish Luncheon

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of   Floridian Community Bank  attended the Second Annual Women In Distress  Starfish Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008.   Ms. Gaines is a member of the Board of Trustees for Women In Distress .   Gaines is proud of the organization's committment to improving the South Florida Community.

Joanne Gaines Attends "A Night In Havana"

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank  attended A Night in Havana , the 5th Annual Dinner, Dance, and Auction for Archbishop McCarthy High School on March 15th, 2008.   The glorious days of Old Havana were celebrated and a good time was had by all.

Joanne Gaines Sponsors 90th Anniversary Celebration of the "Old Davie School"

Joanne Gaines sponsorsed the 90th Anniversary Celebration for the Old Davie School on March 8th-9th, 2008.  The Old Davie School has been in existance since 1918 and is an important part of history in the Town of Davie.   Ms. Gaines believes that it is important to preserve history for future generations.