MONTREAL, Jan. 6, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank is delighted to signal the launch of the ski season,
marked by the kick-off of competitions being organized by Ski Québec alpin. The Bank has been actively supporting Ski Québec alpin for the past six years and is proud to offer young people an
environment that fosters the development of excellence, training, and
programs and a calendar of competitions being held on the different
circuits of the Fédération québécoise.
TANGIBLE SUPPORT FOR UP-AND-COMERS
As a prestige partner, the Bank supports the organization of U16
regional circuit competitions held in the Laurentians, Lanaudière,
Estrie, Québec City and Outaouais regions. The Bank also lends its name
to the CANAM U14 and serves as the principal sponsor of the Laurentian
Bank Alpine Challenge, which is for young skiers between the ages of 6
and 12.
The first competitions supported by the Bank were held at Mont Ste-Anne,
Mont Garceau and Mont St-Sauveur on January 4 and 5. Laurentian Bank is
particularly proud of the active involvement of numerous of its
employees, who collaborate with the organization on a volunteer basis
each year during these competitions.
"Ski Québec alpin does a wonderful job for young Québec competitors, and we are extremely
pleased to be lending our support to this organization to help it
fulfill its mandate," underlines Gladys Caron, Laurentian Bank's
Vice-President of Public Affairs, Communications and Investor
Relations. "With the start of the Sotchi Olympic Games just a few weeks
away, we can really appreciate the importance of developing young
competitors. Indeed, it is up to the current generation to guide and
inspire those striving to follow in their footsteps — the enthusiastic
young people we are delighting to be supporting through our partnership
with Ski Québec alpin."
"The Laurentian Bank U16 circuit is a veritable breeding-ground for
developing elite skiers," adds Daniel Lavallée, Executive Director of Ski Québec alpin. "It enables promising young athletes aged 14 and 15 to refine their
skills on a regional level in view of qualifying for the Criterium
Intersport presented by Laurentian Bank. Our organization is truly
privileged to have the Bank's support in order to assure the
development of the new wave of competitive young skiers."
About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution whose activities
extend across Canada. Recognized for its excellent service, proximity
and simplicity, the Bank serves one and a half million clients
throughout the country. Founded in 1846, it employs some 4,000 people
whose talent and dedication has made it a major player in numerous
market segments. The institution has $34 billion in balance sheet
assets and more than $37 billion in assets under administration.
Laurentian Bank distinguishes itself through the excellence of its
execution and its agility. Catering to the needs of retail clients via
its extensive branch network and constantly evolving virtual offerings,
the Bank has also earned a solid reputation among SMEs, larger
businesses and real estate developers thanks to its growing presence
across Canada and its specialized teams in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and
British Columbia. For its part, the organization's B2B Bank subsidiary
is a Canadian leader in providing banking and investment products and
services to financial advisors and brokers, while Laurentian Bank
Securities is an integrated broker that is also widely known for its
expert and effective services nationwide.
SOURCE Laurentian Bank of Canada
