Tampa-Based Central Bank Opens New Branch In Suwanee

 CENTRAL BANK, a community bank headquartered in Tampa, Florida, recently opened a new branch in Suwanee. Heading up the new branch will be Vice President and Branch Manager Darryl Workman. As manager, he will be responsible for managing the branch staff as well as promoting the bank, engaging in the community, and growing the branch through the development of commercial and personal accounts. He will be working with Sagar Patel, who will serve as the Atlanta/Georgia Market President.

“We believe there is a gap in the banking industry when it comes to having true community banks serving the local population,” said

Local Teens Create Apparel Brand

 TKO IS a women’s and girl’s athletic apparel organization founded by Lanier Middle School students Taylor Kate and Olivia Kate, with the goal to bring more attention to women’s sports. Both girls play locally for North Gwinnett Senior Select and hatched the idea after noticing a lack of vendors at their lacrosse tournaments. They were frustrated because the men’s selections were so vast compared to what they saw for the women. That was June 2023 and by October the girls already had their first event.

"We were playing lacrosse at a tournament in Panama City Beach," the girls say. "At the tournament, there was only one vendor. We saw this was significantly different when we went to tournaments where boys were playing. The options available to the boys far

John Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Bank. “We started Central Bank in North Tampa in 2007. We then identified markets in Winter Park and St. Augustine and created new branches there. The response from those communities has been great and we have seen financial success in each market. We think the Suwanee community is a place where our personal banking service will work well, both for individual banking accounts and for the area’s small businesses.” outweighed what we had access to. Oftentimes we had to also settle for unisex styles. As a result of our frustration, we formed TKO. We aim to design and select fun, fashionforward athleisure for girls, teens and women."

⊲ Central Bank is located at 3893 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. For more information call 770-762-0040 or visit CentralBankfl.com.

The name

TKO is a play on both the girls' names, but also hits on the general term “total knockout.”

"We want girls, teens and women to feel beauty in their muscles, head space, strength, and courage to play sports," the girls say. "It’s really about creating a culture of inclusivity among women in sports."

➜ To learn more about TKO or to make a purchase, visit tko-usa. square.site

New Food Delivery Service: Boxete Kitchen Opens in Suwanee

 ARE YOU tired of ordering the same old takeout? Do you want to try something new and exciting for your next meal? Look no further than Boxete Kitchen , the virtual kitchen that is changing the way we experience cuisine. Located in the heart of Suwanee, Boxete is quickly becoming a favorite among foodies and locals alike.

Boxete Kitchen is a revolutionary food delivery service that partners with various restaurants and chefs to bring you an extensive selection of cuisines from around the world. With a few clicks on their website, you can choose from a wide variety of cuisines from Korea, Mexico, Japan, and America. Dishes range from sushi and tacos to fried chicken, burgers and more, all prepared by talented chefs who are passionate about their craft. But what sets Boxete Kitchen apart from other food delivery services is their commitment to quality. Boxete Kitchen uses only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. Boxete Kitchen is also incredibly convenient. You can order from Boxete.com and your meal will be delivered right to your doorstep in no time, or you can choose to have it ready for pickup. And with their easy-to-use self-ordering kiosk, you can easily place your order at the Boxete Kitchen facility located at 1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 2110 in Suwanee. Whether you're looking for a door delivery, pickup, or dine in, you can trust that your meal will be delicious and satisfying.

But perhaps the best thing about Boxete Kitchen is their commitment to supporting local businesses. By partnering with small restaurants and chefs, they help to promote the local food scene and provide opportunities for talented chefs to showcase their skills. Learn more at Boxete.com.