First Green Bank “Grand Green Opening” to unveil 1.25 percent, 24 month Hybrid Flex CD, 1.9 percent loans for Green Cars

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – When Lake County’s First Green Bank hosts its official grand opening Saturday, Feb 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bank officials plan to showcase more than its new LEED Platinum certified 12,000 square foot headquarters facility at 18251 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Mount Dora.

Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said First Green Bank is introducing special offers for bank customers, including 1.9 percent APR automobile loans on cars that rate higher than 30 mile per gallon fuel efficiency EPA combined minimum standard and a new 24 month Hybrid Flex CD that generates 1.25 percent average percentage yield (APY). These offers are effective starting Dec. 26.

LaRoe said the new 24 month Hybrid Flex CD is available to customers who open a new checking account.

The “Grand Green Opening Celebration” will include tours of the award winning facility that meets U.S. Green Building Council’s Platinum LEED standards for energy efficiency, environmental quality and durability.

LaRoe said bank employees are planning a host of other surprises at the First Green Bank opening event including an Audubon Society’s Birds of Prey Exhibit, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Posse, a live band, balloon artist, face painting for children and promotional giveaways as well as plenty of food and beverages.