Celebrating Small Business Month 2025
At U.S. Century Bank, small businesses are the heart of our community and the foundation of our success. Every day, we see firsthand how entrepreneurs fuel innovation, create jobs, and make our neighborhoods stronger, more vibrant places to live and work.
That’s why we’re proud to celebrate Small Business Month throughout May by highlighting the incredible journeys of some of the small business owners we’re honored to support. Their stories remind us that personalized service, trusted partnerships, and a true commitment to community make all the difference.
Empowering Dreams, One Smile at a Time
For Dr. Lawrence Lesperance of South Gables Dental, providing beautiful smiles to his patients has been a lifelong mission. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lesperance understands the importance of dependable partners, and he credits U.S. Century Bank with enabling him to focus on what matters most: his patients.
“The service is better than any other bank I’ve ever worked with,” Dr. Lesperance shared. "It’s comforting to know that whenever we need help, U.S. Century Bank is just a call away." Watch the South Gables Dental video here.
Supporting Growth and Balance
As the founder of Tejeda Law Group, Roxana Tejeda understands the challenges of managing a growing law practice while maintaining a strong connection to her family. Thanks to her close relationship with her U.S. Century Bank team, she’s able to confidently manage her business and personal life.
“I can't function as a small business owner without them. They are genuinely lifesavers,” Roxana said. “They take care of my business—and my family.” Watch the Tejeda Law Group video here.
Personalized Banking That Powers Expansion
For Marietta Marrero, owner of AMJ Health Consulting, the decision to work with U.S. Century Bank was about more than banking—it was about building a relationship based on trust and personalized service.
“We realized we’re not just one more—they actually know us,” Marietta explained. When she needed urgent support from overseas to secure a property purchase, her U.S. Century Bank team made it happen seamlessly. Watch the AMJ Health Consulting video here.
Strengthening Communities, One Property at a Time
Ana Sanchez Rivero, co-founder of Allied Property Group, built her company to help homeowners associations and communities thrive across Florida. With U.S. Century Bank by her side, Ana was able to compete against much larger companies and offer better services to her clients.
“Choosing a community bank like U.S. Century Bank made a tremendous difference for our business,” Ana said. "They care about you, your future, and your growth." Watch the Allied Property Group video here.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
For Ani Miller, founder of Ani Miller Services, starting a business came from a deeply personal experience. She knew others needed a trusted source for tax, real estate, and insurance services—and she built her company to be that source. U.S. Century Bank has been a trusted partner from the beginning, helping her secure critical resources and offering support every step of the way.
“They were always there to support me—even outside of business hours,” Ani shared. “U.S. Century Bank helped us take the important step of buying our own office space.” Watch the Ani Miller Services video here.
Small Businesses, Big Impact
Each of these stories reminds us why Small Business Month matters. At U.S. Century Bank, we believe that when small businesses succeed, our entire community succeeds. We are proud to stand behind the dreamers, doers, and innovators who shape our neighborhoods and our future.
This month—and every month—we celebrate you.
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