Lakeland Bank announces summer events

| 29 Jul 2016 | 02:37

Lakeland Bank is sponsoring and participating in several events, fundraisers and celebrations taking place throughout New Jersey this summer. As a community focused financial institution, Lakeland Bank and its employees commit their support and resources to organizations and events that bring people in the community together and help improve the quality of life in these neighborhoods.
“Our colleagues not only work in the communities Lakeland Bank serves, but they also live in them as well,” said Thomas J. Shara, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeland Bank. “Lakeland believes in giving back to our communities and encourages our staff to seek new and creative ways to be involved. The events we’re participating in this summer offer wonderful opportunities for the Lakeland Bank team to connect and collaborate with local residents, businesses and organizations.”
The bank held its annual Sussex County Golf Classic. Since its inception in 1982, this event has raised over $900,000 for nonprofit organizations serving Sussex County and the surrounding communities. Held at the Newton Country Club on June 21, this year’s Golf Classic was sold out.
On September 17, NORWESCAP will celebrate 50 years of meeting their mission to improve the lives of low income individuals and families in need in Northwest New Jersey primarily by offering, referring or collaborating with others to provide programs and education which help foster self-sufficiency. Lakeland Bank has been a long-time supporter of NORWESCAP and is proud to be a Benefactor Sponsor for this special milestone event.
Lakeland Bank will be the exclusive Mobile App sponsor of the New Jersey State Fair taking place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14.
Lakeland Bank will be a sponsor of northern New Jersey’s largest farmers’ market. Located at the Sparta Health & Wellness Center at 89 Sparta Ave, the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 29 and features over 25 local farmers and artisans, live music and cooking demonstrations.