MONCTON, NB, June 11, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, Ian Cunningham, Chief Operating Officer of
Tangerine and Adam Bienenstock, CEO
and Principal Designer of Bienenstock Playgrounds were joined by
Moncton Mayor George H.
LeBlanc for a one-day build in Centennial Park to provide a natural
playground and community gathering space for local children and
families. Over 150 employees and community volunteers participated
in the build, which is a part of Tangerine's newly launched
sponsorship and community investment platform, #BrightWayForward,
which supports programs across the country that inspire
self-esteem, teamwork and leadership and encourage a sense of
belonging and acceptance.
"Moncton is home to more than
130 Tangerine employees so this park build is particularly
meaningful for my team and me," said Ian
Cunningham, Chief Operating Officer, Tangerine. "I am
pleased to be here today, alongside our friends at Bienenstock, the
City of Moncton and 150 employees
and community members, to create a safe, fun environment that will
benefit local children and families for years to come."
Since 2009, Tangerine and Bienenstock Playgrounds have worked
together to build natural playgrounds and revitalize community
spaces across Canada. The
Moncton build is Tangerine's fifth
park build with Bienenstock, having previously completed projects
in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. The natural playground and outdoor
space was jointly funded by a $75,000
investment from Tangerine and a contribution of $80,000 in goods and services from the
City of Moncton. The park features
an amphitheater, musical instruments, granite boulders, and an
embankment slide among other features to beautify the space.
In 2011, Tangerine opened its Moncton Contact Centre which
currently employs 135 Tangerine team members who help bring to the
life the award-winning client service that Tangerine is known
for.
About Tangerine
Tangerine is a direct bank that
delivers simplified everyday banking to Canadians. With more than
1.9 million clients and close to $38 billion in total
assets, we are Canada's leading direct bank. Tangerine
offers banking that is flexible and accessible, products and
services that are innovative, fair fees, and award-winning client
service. From no-fee daily chequing and high-interest savings
accounts, GICs, RSPs, TFSAs, mortgages and mutual funds, Tangerine
has the everyday banking products Canadians need. With over 1,000
employees in Canada, our presence extends beyond our website
and Mobile Banking app to our 24/7 Contact Centres, Café locations
and our Pop-Up locations. Tangerine was launched as ING DIRECT
Canada in 1997. In 2012 it was acquired by Scotiabank, and operates
independently as a wholly-owned subsidiary. For more information,
visit tangerine.ca
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About Bienenstock Playgrounds
Since 1984, Bienenstock
has been building better parks and playgrounds that celebrate
nature. A weird mix of landscapers, artists, teachers, technicians,
and facilitators, they look at logs, landforms, boulders and trees
as a perfect palette for play. Bienenstock's unique approach to
community engagement, child development, and youth empowerment has
earned them a worldwide following. Their natural playgrounds
consistently rank most popular in the communities where they work.
At Bienenstock, our work is all play!
Follow us on Twitter @bienenstock
About the City of
Moncton
The City of
Moncton is the economic and commercial centre of
Atlantic Canada, with a number of
key qualities that make it one of the best places in the region to
live, work and do business. Moncton is consistently recognized as a sports
tourism hub for Atlantic Canada as
well as one of the best places in Canada to do business. It is Moncton's overall drive to succeed, commitment
to excellence, desire to move forward, and total quality of life
that makes this city what it is.
Situated at the geographic centre of the Maritimes, nine of
New Brunswick's top tourist
destinations are within an easy 1.5 hours commute from the
city. Excellent beaches, with the warmest waters east of the
Carolinas and world-class national parks are only a short drive
away. But Moncton has much to offer on its own, with a rich
blend of English and Acadian tradition that gives the city a unique
cultural flair. The city's vibrant downtown, variety of
festivals and great restaurants make it a great place to visit—even
if you don't leave the city.
For more information, visit moncton.ca.
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facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton
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