TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is pleased to announce that Vincent “Vinny” Muratore has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director and Vice President for the Treasure Coast and South Florida Region.
His primary focus will be assisting lending partners and small business owners with Florida First Capital’s main financing product, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program, which provides long-term, fixed interest rate capital for the purchase of owner-occupied commercial real estate and/or heavy duty machinery and equipment.
Muratore brings more than 40 years of commercial and SBA financing experience to Florida First Capital. He most recently served as Regional Director for Zions Bank for the State of Florida and Mid-Atlantic Region. He also was a Founding Director of Flagler Bank, a former Director of GulfCoast Business Finance and a former Vice President of SBA Lending at Comerica bank.
“Vinny brings a wealth of small business lending experience along with a solid reputation and proven track record to Florida First Capital,” said Deborah Petrell, Florida First Capital Senior Vice President and Sales & Marketing Manager. “We are very excited Vinny has joined our team and are positive his vast marketing knowledge will enable us to grow to new levels and expand our client base in the region with unparalleled service,” she said.
Muratore is responsible for six Treasure Coast and South Florida counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. He is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and may be contacted at (954) 298-6989 or by email at vinny@ffcfc.com.
Florida First Capital is a statewide, non-profit SBA certified development company that promotes economic development and job creation throughout Florida. It works with the SBA and private-sector lenders to ensure that Florida small businesses have access to the affordable capital they need to grow and expand. Florida First Capital lends under the SBA 504 Loan Program as well as the State of Florida Recycling Loan Program and other small business assistance programs.
For more information about SBA 504 loans in Florida, visit www.ffcfc.com or call FFCFC at 888-320-5504.