MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and formerly in Eustis, has opened the doors at its unique new headquarters facility at 18251 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Mount Dora and is now open for business every day except Sunday.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the 12,000 square foot building is one of the greenest in Central Florida.
“Our new facility is designed to exceed the LEED Platinum Standard for energy efficiency, environmental quality, water conservation and sustainable building materials set by the U.S. Green Building Council, LaRoe said.
Platinum is the highest LEED standard the U.S. Green Building Council has established for its Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design program.
LaRoe said First Green Bank opened its doors on Nov. 14. The bank is open six days a week starting from 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and staying open until 6 p.m. on Fridays.
Lobby banking hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Drive-up tellers are open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
LaRoe said the new bank headquarters is a model for environmentally responsible commercial facilities.
“A great deal of time and energy went into the design standards,” LaRoe said. Using recycled and sustainable building materials and the highest efficiency lighting, windows, electrical, plumbing and interior treatments, First Green Bank was designed and built to minimize environmental impact over the long term,” LaRoe said.
“Our goal was to fuse form and function to create a facility that will assure the safety, security and comfort of our workers, customers, and our community,” LaRoe explained.
LaRoe said First Green Bank plans to host an official grand opening for the public on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, with food, refreshments and live entertainment.
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