The Porsche 911: The Icon That Refused to Change (and Changed Everything) In the chaotic, fast-moving world of supercars, the Porsche 911 stands alone. For over six decades, it has maintained a silhouette so specific, so instantly recognizable, that a five-year-old’s sketch can capture its essence. It’s not a car built on fashion; it’s built on formula. But here is …

You know the shape. It’s not angular, it’s not aggressive, and it certainly isn’t fast. It looks, quite frankly, like a large, shiny black beetle that has somehow learned to drive. And yet, this goofy, humble car—the Volkswagen Beetle—is perhaps the only vehicle in history that feels less like a piece of machinery and more like a member of the …

More Than a Car: The Dawn of Mass Automobility The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, is arguably the most important car in history. Nicknamed the “Tin Lizzie” for its simple, durable build, it wasn’t the fastest or the most luxurious car, but it was the first affordable car for the masses. Henry Ford’s singular vision was to build a …

Our Profile: Growth and Commitment Since 1971 Ameris Bank is the banking subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), a publicly traded financial holding company.1 Originally founded in 1971 as American Banking Company in Moultrie, Georgia, the bank has grown significantly through a strategy of organic growth and over 35 strategic mergers and acquisitions.2 The company adopted the Ameris Bank brand …

Our Profile: Rebirth and Regional Strength Since 2009 BankUnited, N.A. is the national bank subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), a publicly traded financial services holding company. While the original BankUnited entity was founded in 1984, the modern institution was organized in 2009 following the acquisition of the failed BankUnited, FSB, by a management team led by John A. Kanas …

Our Profile: A Legacy of Conservative, Family-Led Banking Farmers and Merchants Bank (F&M Bank) is a privately-held commercial bank that is the oldest and one of the largest independent banks headquartered in Southern California. Founded in 1907 by Charles J. Walker, the bank has remained continuously owned and managed by the Walker family for four generations.3 Headquartered in Long Beach, …