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Business Checking

Manage your finances effectively with Community First Business Checking Account. Plus, get up to a $200 cash bonus* when you open a new account! 

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Community First Business Checking Account

Empower your enterprise with a Community First Checking Account for Business and earn up to $200 cash*! Whether you're looking to streamline your finances with competitive rates, or access essential banking tools such as Remote Deposit Capture, we offer a range of features to enhance your banking experience so you can focus on what you do best—running your business. Fill out the contact form below to get started!

exclusive benefits

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Special Cash Bonus

A special checking account with up to a $200 cash bonus*

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Save Time

Take advantage of our Remote Deposit Capture service

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Reliability

Pay your vendors, employees, and invoices same day with ACH/Wire Transfers

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Consistency

Pay your employees easier using electronic ACH Payroll services


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Or call us at 904-900-2662 Ext. 4Biz (4249)


Business checking options

CLASSIC BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT
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Our Classic Business Checking Account is perfect if you're just looking for a way to manage transactions without all the bells and whistles. 

Plus, get a $50 account credit* given upon account opening!

PREMIER BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT
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Our Premier Business Checking Account is great for mid-size businesses looking for more robust tools to help manage their increased revenue. 

Plus, get a $100 account credit* given upon account opening! 

CONNECTIONS BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT
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Our Connections Business Checking Account offers additional benefits for having higher deposit balances or having a business loan with us. 

Plus, get a $200 account credit* upon account opening! 

Meet the team

Michele Godfrey

Michele godfrey

VP Commercial Services & Treasury Services
GodfreM@c1cufl.org

Mitch Orapello

Mitch Orapello

Treasury Services Relationship Manager
Orapellom@c1cufl.org

Lisa Ashworth

Lisa Ashworth

Sr. Commercial Services Relationship Manager
LisaA@c1cufl.org

 
Victoria Zagar

Victoria Zagar

Sr. Commercial Services Relationship Manager
Zagarv@c1cufl.org

Jonathan Leysath

Jonathan Leysath

Sr. Commercial Services Relationship Manager
Leysathj@c1cufl.org

Courtney Porter

courtney Porter

Commercial Services Relationship Manager
Porterc@c1cufl.org

Mannye Franklin

Mannye Franklin

Commercial Services Specialist
FrankliM@c1cufl.org

Bonita Jones

Bonita Jones

Commercial Services Specialist
Jonesb@c1cufl.org

small business spotlight

At Community First, we understand how vital local businesses are in enhancing our community. That's why we are committed to showcasing them through our Small Business Spotlight. Want your business to be featured? Click below to find out more and request a spotlight.**

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Helpful resources

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Why Opening a Business Bank Account Can Help Protect Your Company

Opening a business bank account can help improve your financial processes and, more importantly, protect you, your employees, and your customers. Read our blog to learn more benefits of a business bank account.

Opening an Account for a Small Business

Ready to open your business checking account? Read our helpful blog on what you should consider when searching for a bank or credit union.

Federally Insured by NCUA. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in one of the following counties: Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, or Volusia. Membership is also open to any relative of an existing or eligible Community First Credit Union of Florida member. We also offer membership to Select Employer Groups, including all employees of Brooks Rehabilitation, miller Electric, and Web.com. New members must open a share account with a minimum $5 initial deposit (share account is required for membership).All offers may end at any time without notice.

*$200 account credit given upon opening a new Connections Business Checking account. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. 300 free items valid with Connections Checking account. Requirements: $19.95 monthly fee waived with 25 monthly debit card transactions; or a combined average of $10,000 in business deposit balances (shares, money markets, CDs); or have a combined business loan of at least $50,000, $0.25 each additional item (after the 300 free, only charge on checks written and deposited). $100 account credit given upon opening Premier Business Checking account. Premier Business Checking requires a $12.95 monthly fee. Must maintain a $5,000 average monthly balance to avoid monthly fee, $0.25 additional items over the 150 free per month. $50 account credit given upon opening Classic Business Checking account.

**Must be a Community First local business member. Each submitted business has an equal chance of being featured in our Small Business Spotlight.