October 13: Gulf Coast Business Bank Brings Its Community Banking Approach to Naples
On October 13, Gulf Coast Business Bank (GCBB) will officially open the doors to its new Naples branch, bringing its locally focused approach to banking to the heart of Collier County.
The October 13 opening marks the next chapter for a bank that was created specifically to bring something different to Southwest Florida banking: local decision-making, personal relationships and a genuine commitment to the communities it serves.
“There's a lot of excitement around this opening,” said William Blevins, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Business Bank. “But for us, opening a branch isn't simply about putting another sign on a building. It's about putting people in a community who are ready to listen, ready to help and ready to make decisions locally. Since First Florida Integrity Bank was purchased by First Foundation / Sun Flower, there are no locally owned community banks in Naples.”
Since opening in 2022, GCBB has grown from a newly chartered community bank into an established Southwest Florida financial institution serving businesses and individuals throughout the region. The bank has built its reputation around personalized service and a strong emphasis on commercial banking and lending, while continuing to expand its personal banking offerings.
Now, GCBB is bringing that same approach to Naples.
“We are thrilled to officially announce that Gulf Coast Business Bank is growing our coast right here into Collier County. Southwest Florida’s economic landscape is thriving, yet many business owners feel lost in the shuffle of larger institutions. Our new Naples presence allows us to deliver the sophisticated commercial lending capabilities local businesses need, combined with the agile, relationship-driven service they deserve. Big things happen one relationship at a time, and we look forward to fueling the next chapter of Naples’ business growth,” said Tom Robinson, Collier County Market President.
Banking Built Around Relationships
For business owners, GCBB offers financing solutions ranging from lines of credit and commercial real estate lending to construction, business acquisition and SBA financing. The bank's commercial lenders bring an average of more than two decades of commercial banking experience to the table.
For individuals and families, GCBB offers checking, money market and CD products, along with online and mobile banking services designed to make everyday banking convenient.
But the bank says its biggest differentiator isn't a particular product or rate.
It's the relationship.
“We want people to walk through our doors and be confident that the people they are meeting with know Naples, know Southwest Florida and understand the businesses and families who live here,” said Blevins. “That's the privilege of being a community bank.”
GCBB has also made community involvement a central part of its culture, supporting organizations and initiatives throughout Lee and Collier counties and encouraging its colleagues to be actively involved in the communities where they live and work.
The bank's Naples team is already a part of that community, building relationships with local businesses, organizations and residents ahead of the opening.
October 13: Naples, stop by and meet our colleagues, Holly, Oana and Latricia.
Gulf Coast Business Bank's Naples branch will officially open on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3200 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34103.
The bank invites Naples-area business owners, residents, community leaders and prospective clients to stop by, meet the team and discover a different kind of banking relationship.
“We're excited to officially become part of the community,” said Blevins. “We're here to build relationships for the long term — and we're just getting started.”
Gulf Coast Business Bank — Growing Our Coast. Expanding our footprint. Strengthening our communities.
For more information, visit gcbbswfl.com or call Fort Myers Office: 239-345-BANK (2265); Naples Office: 239-221-1232